Last week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Ring at its annual Unpacked event. At the same time, pre-orders for the new smart ring opened, and it’s expected to hit the market in late July.
But it seems that demand for the Galaxy Ring has taken Samsung by surprise, and the official store has temporarily suspended orders (as noted TechRadar). Luckily, you can still pre-order the Galaxy Ring on Amazon, which sounds convenient, but there’s a catch.
Before you can put the ring on your finger, you’ll need to figure out what size you need. Like Oura, Samsung’s main smart ring competitor, the company can send you a sizing kit so you can take measurements and find the right edition for your finger.
If you order directly from Samsung, the Galaxy Ring costs $399 and you’ll get a free sizing kit delivered to your door. Simply determine what size you need, let the company know, and your new Galaxy Ring will be on its way.
However, order from Amazon and the setup is a little different. The Galaxy Ring is still $399 on Amazonbut you will have to pay $10 for the sizing kit. If you continue with your purchase, you will get a $10 discount on the price of the Galaxy Ring.
This isn’t a big deal if you’re sure you want the Galaxy Ring and don’t mind spending $10 knowing that it’ll be deducted from the price of your new smart ring. But it can be a sore point if you’re trying to decide between the Galaxy Ring and the Oura Ring.
THE Oura Ring Gen-3 is also available on Amazon for $349but you’ll also have to shell out $10 for the sizing kit (which will be returned to you as a $10 rebate when you purchase the Oura ring), but that could leave you $10 or $20 out of pocket.
However, if you order directly from Oura, the sizing kit is free. At first glance, it seems like buying your smart ring from the brand itself is the better deal, but you actually have to place an order to get the sizing kit.
There is a solution for the Oura ring, though. The company has partnered with Best Buy, so you can go to select stores and try on their sizing kits on the spot. You won’t be able to wear the ring for as long, but it can give you a good idea of how it fits.