I walked over 5,000 steps with the Helio Ring vs. Garmin Forerunner 165 — here's the winner

The Amazfit Helio Ring and Garmin Forerunner 165 on a user's wrist /finger against a green foliage background.

I've been testing the new Amazfit Helio Ring for about a week — read my first impressions — and wanted to see how well it stacks up against a traditional wrist-based wearable when it comes to keeping tabs on daily walking goals. 

The Garmin Forerunner 165 has been my go-to for monitoring hikes and other outdoor adventures, so it was a natural choice to compete against the Helio Ring in a battle of step-count accuracy.