Hey! I somewhat luckily qualified for a free lifetime subscription to Oura when I purchased the early Generation 3 launch back in 2021.

My Oura Ring 3 has been broken for over a year (won’t charge), and is well past any free replacement date… I wonder now, 5 years since buying my Oura Ring 3, is it worth me buying an Oura 4 or 5, as I don’t have to pay the subscription fee? Or are there other Smart Rings that would be a better option now?

Hihi! So I am currently in the process of figuring out my health. Positive ANA - getting into a rheumatologist in September for autoimmune diagnosis (lupus runs rampant in my family). Also have dysautonomia with occasional episodes of SVT.

I already have an apple watch series 8. I mainly use it for my heart and sleep stats. I will say, when comparing with my heart monitor results, the stats were pretty much identical. I honestly expected a little bit of inaccuracy from the watch but I am really surprised, so I know I can rely on this for heart health. I can’t say anything about sleep though, because I have nothing to compare it to. I also don’t know if it’s worth it to upgrade my apple watch yet or if I should wait a few more years. So if anyone has a quick suggestion on that, lmk.

I do have some issues with the watch. The first being irritation. When I am in a flare up of some kind, my skin becomes super sensitive and wearing the watch will cause me to break out into hives, develop a red itchy rash, etc. I did change the original band to a different material and it did help a little bit, but not that much. My other issue is the battery life. It is so difficult for me to remember when to charge it, and it dies in 19-24 hours.

I’ve been contemplating a ring for awhile now. I’m not sure how it will do with my skin, tbh. Regardless, here’s what I’m prioritizing:

Accuracy - this one is most important to me.
Something that can pinpoint flare ups - I want a heads up before I feel sick so I can plan accordingly and not push myself. Sometimes I second guess myself and end up more sick.
Good sleep data - Accurate and detailed sleep data would be great because I suspect my sleep plays a big part in my flare ups.
Long battery life - From what I understand, most rings already check this box so this probably won’t be that much of an issue.

I’m leaning mostly towards Oura 5. Thought a little about Ringconn, but I’m not sure. I’m open to other suggestions, too. Price isn’t that much of a concern to me, and I’m aware that Oura charges a subscription.

Thank you so much in advance!!

I absolutely love my Oura Ring and the app, but I’m honestly getting really frustrated with how short-lived my rings seem to be.

I got my first Oura Ring less than two years ago, and after less than a year of use, the battery started getting really bad. Oura replaced it for me under warranty, which I really appreciated. But now, less than a year later, I’ve been having connection issues for about a month.

It’s so disappointing because these rings are expensive especially when you’re also paying for a subscription, and I feel like I shouldn’t be having major issues after only a year of use. I’m also no longer under warranty, so I’ll have to decide soon whether I want to invest in another Oura Ring or switch to a different brand.

Am I the only one whose Oura Ring doesn’t seem to last? Has anyone else experienced battery or connection issues this early?

And if you did switch from Oura, what are you using now, and are you happy with the switch? I love tracking my sleep and my cycle with natural cycle. I just love the oura app in general.

I’m such an Oura girl, so I’m honestly really sad about this 😭💔

I've never been the type of person who sticks with fitness gadgets for long, usually I buy something, use it every day for a month, and then it ends up sitting in a drawer.

The difference with a smart ring has been that it doesn't really interrupt my day. I don't have to remember to wear a watch, charge it constantly, or take it off for certain activities.

I've been using a circul ring and the adjustable sizing is probably the biggest reason I've kept wearing it. My fingers change slightly throughout the day (especially with temperature and workouts), so being able to move it between fingers has been surprisingly useful.

It's obviously not a "buy once and never replace" item like a good tool or backpack, but for a piece of everyday tech, I think the comfort factor is what makes something last.

I’ve been thinking of purchasing the oura ring 5. Does anyone have a referral link they can spare? Pls DM me!!

I've got Vocci delivered last week, enjoyed it for 2 days, and suddenly dead... It can still charge but nothing else.

Reached out to support by email, and got a response saying they will replace immediately if I want but they don't give any further response to my reply requesting replacement.

This is the worst product and service I've ever had. Unless you want same bad experience, recommend not to buy this....

I have been following up this subreddit since I starting looking up for RingConn gen 2 Kickstarter.

Wasn't able to get the ring delivered in my country.

But then I ordered Galaxy ring.

1. It lasted 6-7 months before completely stopped being charged.

2. Was under warranty, got it replaced.

It has been another 9 months now, treated the charge cycle with caution and now it the charge has reduced to 3-4 days now from 8-9 days.

I know it is the physical limitation of the battery to hold the charge and keep going for so many charge cycles, but this should have been communicated to use before by the companies.

Are you guys going to buy your second smart rings?

Looking for input on which ring people prefer. For context, I’ve had the Oura 4 for two years. My original one had a very poor battery (lasting 1-2 days) after one year. I was then sent a second under warranty, and once again after less than a year the battery isn’t even lasting 48 hours. I struggle with spending so much on a ring when I barely get a year out of it.
I do really like it for cycle tracking, paired with natural cycles, and many of the other features. Just wondering if people have better luck with the Ultrahuman or not.

I know this may have been asked but I can't find it anywhere so forgive me.

For the new ring 5... I'm planning on wearing it on my middle finger, but im stuck between which size to get. I have tried the ring size guide for over 24 hours with both the 6 and the 7.

Here is the "problem"..

The 6 after a full day of Texas heat where my finger would technically be at its "fattest" it is hard to remove, not impossible but hard to get over the knuckle.

The 7 is easy to remove even when finger is at its "fattest", which then makes me wonder if the sensors would work correctly or not when my finger isn't swollen from the heat.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I had four tabs open and a comparison note with rows for price, battery, sleep score, daily flow and monthly fees.

Then it hit me that my note said nothing about what happens if i stop paying or switch devices.

my budget is $200–$450. no subscription and a clear way to export later matter most, but i also want sleep data i would actually check. i do not need workout coaching or training-load features.

Circul was one of the rings on my list. it has no subscription, and the data can be exported through the website, just not directly from the app. that feels more important than i expected. with a subscription setup, it can start to feel like i am renting access to the useful version of my own health history.

still, web-only export is exactly the kind of detail i almost missed. no subscription removes the monthly-payment part of that concern, but i would still want to know what the download includes and whether the file is useful anywhere else.

when you compare wearables, do you care more about the features you use day to day, or whether the history can leave with you later?

I’m looking for an affordable smart ring that’s stylish.
Has to be accurate with sleep tracking
Has to be accurate with heart rate, HRV, and AFIB detection.
Possibly arrhythmia detection as well
(Currently have Apple Watch SE2)
I am stuck between oura and Ringconn while both are reputable brands I do not want to pay for a subscription when I already own the product, but I also don’t want to spend money on something that’s inaccurate compared to my watch. The reason for the switch is because I wanna wear my seiko lol. Lastly I see a flair for contactless payment? Is that a thing with these smart rings? As always thank you for your time!

I've gotten pretty used to checking sleep and recovery data from my own wearable and it made me curious about what's available for dogs.

Most of the collars I've found seem heavily focused on GPS or basically counting activity. Is there a pet health wearable that's more focused on actual health trends over time? Doesn't need GPS at all.

Hey everyone! I’m looking to buy my first smart ring and need some community perspective. I want something elegant in a gold finish that is not bulky

My main tracking priorities are:

• Detailed sleep tracking
• Heart rate monitoring
• Menstrual cycle/period forecasting and tracking.
• Illness detection (catching skin temperature spikes before symptoms hit).
• Basic daily movement (steps/calories).

I've been researching the main players but every single one seems to have a catch:

1. RingConn Gen 2 (Royal Gold): On paper, this seems like the best "bang for your buck." It's incredibly thin (2mm) and has no subscription fees. But since I don't know a ton about the brand, I want to know if people actually like it long-term. I read some people complain about the battery.
2. Oura Ring: I know it's highly accurate, but paying a huge upfront hardware cost plus a permanent monthly subscription just to look at my own heart rate or cycle data feels totally dystopian to me. Is it really worth the lifetime paywall over the competition?
3. Ultrahuman (AIR or Pro): I was initially looking closely at Ultrahuman, but a mix of bad user reviews and massive shipping backlog/delays for their new Pro model completely discouraged me. Are the bad reviews exaggerated, or am I right to leave them out of the running?

If you own any of these in gold, how has the finish held up against scratches? Does it feel chunky on your finger? Which one actually gives you the most value for your money?

Thanks in advance for helping me figure this out!

TL;DR: First-time buyer looking for a slim, gold smart ring to track sleep, periods, illness, and movement. RingConn Gen 2 seems like the best value, but I want to know if it's reliable. Oura's monthly fee feels dystopian, and Ultrahuman's bad reviews/shipping delays scared me off. Which one should I get?

My first smart ring, and I quickly got used to wearing it — now I don’t even feel it on my hand. One big advantage, in my opinion, is its expandability in terms of fit. I can wear it on 6 out of 8 fingers, which no other ring can do.
The basic parameter stats look good. The ring reliably detects workouts and sleep. With daily tracking of exercise and apnea, the battery lasts just under 3 days; without apnea tracking, up to 4 days. I expected a bit more, but on the other hand, charging is very fast.
What I’d appreciate as additional features: 1. A selection of more types of sports activities; 2. Automatic blood pressure monitoring, for example during the night, not just on demand
I hope those will be added via a software update; if so, I’ll definitely buy the new version.

My Oura ring indicates that I’m stressed for 3 to 6 hours every day. I’m beginning to suspect that it might be a glitch, as I do experience anxiety, but it doesn’t affect me constantly. Has anyone else encountered this issue?