• If you’re trying to improve your health habits this year, a smart ring could be a good way to do this. • As CNET’s resident fitness expert, I’ve spent years testing fitness trackers and smartwatches, so I was curious to see if the new smart ring trend is actually worth the hype. • I spent several months testing three devices on my fingers and one outperformed the rest as the best smart ring for tracking sleep, stress levels and more. • Our Picks The Oura Ring was my favorite smart ring because its app was easy to understand and I liked some of the newer features from its latest software update. • At the steep price of $349, this smart ring is made up of aerospace-grade titanium – one of the strongest materials on earth, according to the site – and now the brand offers more colorful ceramic options. • Before I received my Oura Ring, I was sent a ring sizer to figure out my ring size.
Article Summaries:
- CNET fitness expert tested three smart rings and concluded that the Oura Ring is the best option for tracking sleep, stress, and overall health. Priced at $349, the ring is made of aerospace‑grade titanium and now comes in ceramic colors. Its companion app offers clear sleep, readiness, heart‑rate, and menstrual cycle insights, and the device auto‑tracks movement and can detect illness onset. Cons include a high price, limited fitness‑tracking depth, and potential scratches on the exterior. The article also notes that the Ultrahuman Ring Air was banned in the U.S. after a lawsuit by Oura, and it lists current discount deals for smart rings.
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