I’ve spent more than a month using the Circular Ring Slim daily.
It’s comfortable, comes in a range of sizes, and looks decent enough.
Furthermore, issues with battery life and connectivity can make using the Circular Ring Slim problematic.
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There, I’ve said it.
At least, it is for me, especially compared to my wedding band, which is very slim.
Still, the Circular Ring Slim has to hide its extensive array of tech somewhere.
The Circular Ring Slim packs heaps of tech into a ring-sized package, allowing you to track your vitals, activities, and more. It’s comfortable, comes in a range of sizes, and looks decent enough. The Circular app provides heaps of data and insight into your health, fitness, and sleep, though is a bit cluttered. Furthermore, issues with battery life and connectivity can make using the Circular Ring Slim problematic.
It comes in standard ring sizes 6-13, which you select during the purchase process.
On the underside of the ring is a larger, flatter protrusion that houses the battery and other sensors.
The Ring Slim is only available in black.
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The combination is strong.
All in all, it feels extremely well-built.
I didn’t find this accurate in either of its two battery modes, Performance and Eco.
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As you might expect, you connect to the Ring Slim using Bluetooth.
The connection process is simple enough, but there are issues around connectivity once you get going.
It’s just not very good.
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It’s a similar range to other smart rings (and other smart tracking devices).
I saw differences of thousands of steps between my watch and the Ring Slim.
The data tracking for your activities is also just that: tracking.
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It’ll measure your steps in general, but it is frustrating without a specific setting for tracking exercise.
As the Ring Slim has no interface, you’ll spend a decent amount of time here.
On that, the number of overall notifications from Circular is too high, especially as they’re repetitive.
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So, repetitiveandpointless; the winning combo.
There are numerous positive sides to the Circular Ring Slim.
It’s comfortable, fits well, and looks pretty good.
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