I bought the BKWAT smart ring, which surprised me. It has extraordinary performance and exquisite appearance at half the price. I wore it at night to test my sleep and it was great.
Well-guarded? Every smart ring comparison review has this as their first downside when it comes to Oura. They might not embellish it on their website, but they are are open about what you get and what you don't get without an active subscription. I was very happy with Gen2, but when it broke didn't switch to Gen3 due to the subscription model. For those that still have theirs, the data you get access to regarding Gen2 is still impeccable. That's something you don't find as much info online, because there aren't many articles that talk about buying used rings from the last gen.
i agree. companies need to make money in order to give you some features, like stuff going on on servers, and continuing app development, but basic stuff could be done without a server. part of the issue may be that they do not sell a lot of these, and so the cost per sale is a lot, and the other problem is greed, because who would not like to have thousands of people sending them several dollars per month?
Hay, thanks for that STRIGHT FORWARD, honesty. I was undecided.kinda makes me think what to buy.....thanks once again. A new follower. You do more on these items, please......thanks.
Although I like watches more, I find your review interesting, and I agree with your perspective: I might be interested in a ring, but def wouldn’t pay a monthly subscription for it. But I hope they would improve the design of the superhuman ring: it looks a little too thick and « plastic-like » for me.
Thank you. I’m holding off (to see what the future brings ). Monthly fees DO add up. Appreciate your clear advice and summary of these two. I have the watch now.
That was excellent! I've been wondering if I should wait for Samsung or just get the Aura. Your explanation was quick moving You didn't drag it out, and you gave all the necessary information. It was very helpful, thank you!
Thanks - Im not really interested in getting the ring but this is an excellent review. I'll stick with my Garmin instead of paying monthly for my own data.
Tidbit about the Oura ring, it only takes your temperature while you are sleeping not throughout the day, so a shower would not effect the reading. Also It gives you an above or below reading of the temperature, not the actual degree. I am unsure about the ultrahuman. I got the oura ring for fertility tracking and specifically the temperature reading.
Amazed I only found this video now: my wife recently upgraded her Fitbit to a newer model, and I inherited her old one (which, happily, came with a one-year Premium membership when I re-registered it in my name). Like you, I double-wrist it with one of my watches daily, and that's gotten old PDQ. The Oura didn't quite appeal, and the Ultrahuman is close-but-no-cigar. *But* , my hopes are currently hanging on Samsung's Ring, partly on account of having a Samsung phone, and also because of the possibility of NFC capability being part of the package. (Imagine: using OMNY on the subway of bus in Gotham gets that much easier than whipping a phone out.) Time will tell. Thanks for this!
Nice that one ring is chosen over the other, but what im missing is the accuracy of the measurements with science (compared to specially made medical devices) to see how they really perform.
First day wearing my Ultrahuman Air Ring. Excited about this. Wearable junkie here, Apple 8 on left wrist. Ultrahuman left pointer finger with a older Fitbit Charge 4 above my right ankle for steps and miles. Over 10k most days.
I bought the ring based on your recommendation but sent it back after 1 month and switched to Oura. Oura is far better and even more comfortable in my opinion.
@@jishnujishnu1467 The product is just better in every way, including accuracy and usability of the scores. By the way, I just bought the Oura 4 and returned it because it's not much better than the Oura 3 Horizon. The Oura 3 Horizon is also a great product for a good price.
Not knowing anything about smart rings before, this video was a really good introduction. I didn't even know Whoop charged a $30 pm membership. That's mad. I'm perfectly happy with Apple Watch tracking my workouts etc, the only thing I'm missing is sleep tracking. I just can't bear to wear the watch during sleep hence looking into smart rings.
I bought ultra human because of no subscription. Problem though is their customer service is horrible and we have issues with their app and they're not getting back to us after several days. We've tried five ways of reaching them and they haven't responded. Not amused.
Apple and Garmin can kill the aura of oura. Looking forward to that day. Thanks for the great review! The six dollar fee a month was a dealbreaker because I see it as an ongoing rip off.
I was going to buy the RingConn, but I am a little uncomfortable buying a ring from a company who still needs to do kickstarter on its second gen ring? That tells you they don’t have any or enough investors and not enough customers. Also, as of a couple days ago it would take until about the end of November to get it, apparently they do not have enough stock of the sizers and rings.
I'm lucky that I took an Oura ring right from the beginning when it wasn't very good. As such, I managed to be one of the niche users that get a lifetime free membership, therefore no fees to be paid.
@@colleensmith3374 pre Feb 26th, 2024 that wasn't an option; and you still need a letter of medical necessity through my HSA. But oura didn't. I wanted the ultrahuman more but unfortunately I couldn't get it covered under my HSA at the time of purchase.
Thanks for the video. I understand the frustration with the monthly fee, but I decided to go with Oura because they are the leading company in this market, they offer a good product, have a robust large team of researchers, who seek to innovative using science based studies, and it’s is well liked by its users. No disrespect to others, but one’s health is certainly worth $5 dollars a month. How many of those who are complaining about the monthly fee, have more than one streaming service such as Netflix, Hulu etc, or buy a coffee everyday or every other day etc.? Again I was hesitant as well because of the fee, but they are a well established company, and I am willing to cut back on a non-essential item/habit in my daily life that charges a fee in order to try to improve my overall health.
Dude thanks for the video it's a good look at both rings and what they do and what they don't do I just started using the aura ring and I like it but like you said the Ultraman ring is it better deal
I’m curious, did you do any testing on index finger vs ring or middle finger? (This ring or the oura or any other rings?) I was wondering if you did, if you discovered any variability. Thanks!
There’s probably some truth in that, but like mentioned, in the beginning of the video, smart rings are targeted towards people like me who don’t wear a smart watch all the time 🤷🏻♂️
Why would we want a subscription model when all the data is held on the device and processed there? Honestly companies need to relax on charging if they can and do more should they charge
I paid for both with my own $ and got a deal with Ultrahuman to do affiliate link afterwards, but I get it and no worries if you choose neither. I may still opt for another smart ring if Apple or Samsung comes out with one!
I stumbled upon your video because I want to wear a wearable that is not a watch / wrist band. I like my classic analog watch and I am not going to wear another watch on my other wrist 😂 Thanks for the helpful information. A ring is indeed another good choice. Uktahuman looks good, but maybe waiting for Samsung or Apple to enter the market is a good idea.
I am looking at buying one of these things currently and the symptom/lab thing Oura is doing is very intriguing, although only for iOS users currently for some reason. Any thoughts on this area of the offering/functionality?
What is the sampling rate for heart beat, blood oxygen, HRV, temperature etc. for the Ultrahuman ring ?? If the sampling rate is 1 time every 15 minutes, it is nearly useless. I believe that a sample rate of 1 time every 30 seconds is the minimum for accurate data.
If you’re a watch guy like he is then the real watch is like a piece of jewelry worn for style. Smart watches are theee for functional benefit beyond just telling time. Which is why he got the ring in the first place so that he could ditch the smart watch
Hello, thank you for the thorough presentation. I am a complete novice when it comes to smartwatches or rings. However, I am interested to know if you are familiar with or have tested the AMAZFIT HELIO RING, and what would you choose between the ULTRAHUMAN RING and it? Are both usable and adjustable to EU sizes?
I hate the idea of paying for my own data. I started with Oura before they started with the subscription. When my ring died I chose not to continue w/Oura. Thanks for your review. I now feel more confident of replacing my Oura with Ultrahuman.
I'm coming to the Oura ring from a Garmin Venu Sq2 and I'm thoroughly unimpressed. - The front page of the app isn't as modifiable as the Garmin Connect app. - Front page doesn't have calories burned, or heart rate. - Because of the above, you have to "click thru" to get more info. - A bunch of junk on the front page (this appears to be a pattern) with meditation, timelines, "what's new", etc. No way the Oura ring is worth a subscription with such a horrible app. I'm going to order the Ultrahuman and try to test it out before my trial period with the Oura ends.
Does the ultra human app require Wi-Fi or cell service? Like will it work in the middle of a large isolated forest with no service with nothing but a Bluetooth connection between the ring and your phone?
For sleep and the basic tracking it shouldn’t require wifi, I’ve worn it on plane rides and tracked my sleep fine. There might be additional features that use WiFi but from my knowledge the basic ones (sleep, steps) don’t
Only reason I keep my Oura is I was an original backer and get lifetime subscription for free. If they can top samsung's new ring, then I'll likely get a new oura. If not, then it's goodbye until they make a better ring. By the way, I still have the gen 2 ring and it's battery only lasts 2-3 days. Can't really justify spending another 300+ dollars on the new one when it only has a better battery and nothing else.
Oura was great until it stops keeping the charge right after the expiry of the warranty (one week after the warranty expiry). The customer service didn’t propose a replacement, but just a pretty low discount for a new ring… Honestly I would not recommend it.
I, too, encountered this issue and there is no way I'm going to spend so much money on the same model as a replacement. I got a free lifetime sub to oura, so might wait for the new model, but I'm considering alternatives.
So you pay up to $549 for that ring, but without the subscription, which might increase in price. the ring is pretty much useless? Why would anyone do that? The can charge $9.99 next year and $12.99 the year after that and there is nothing you can do about it. How does the app know that you have paid? Do you need an account? That would be a privacy nightmare.
I would like to know if anyone changed his behavior to optimize and felt better. I assume tracking does not change anything but creates big data. Still my inner nerd wants one😅
wow that's... way too fucking expensive for a smart ring, getting biometrics isn't that difficult. i thought maybe a ring would be a cheap and efficient alternative to a watch, but i guess not.
Big warning to everyone! I ordered about 2 months ago and haven't received my sizing kit...I tried to cancel my order and request a refund (no ring has been shipped, as mentioned not even the sizing kit has arrived) and they refuse! Horrible customer service!
I also replaced my Oura with the Ultrahuman - sadly I am not happy at all. So as my girlfriend has a Ringconn and this device is really great, I am changing to ringconn......
@@MinuteMon First is the battery - I have to charge my Ultrahuman every 5 days, my girlfriend's ringconn charges after 7-8 days (and it is much smaller.....). Ringconn has a great portable case/charger which you can have with you on travels without needing a charger and lastly, I weared all three (ringconn on the small finger) and 3 nights in a row the ringconn and oura where almost on par where ultrahuman measured sleep when I was still awake or awake time in the night where the others had light sleep. To be clear, I am explaining to you detailed because you asked. This is a personal choice and I had the opportunity to test all 3 simultaneously which lead me to the ringconn (if it would not be for the subscription, I would choose the Oura).
I think the index finger concept is BS - the company uses a very smart marketing technique recommending Index Finger use as it is the 'most noticeable finger' during gestures.
Membership fees allow Oura to develop the software product without having to release "new" hardware every year. This is a far better approach imho. Oura gen 3 hardware has been around since 2021 but is *still* getting new features.
@@ashtonwhitcomb3217 that’s a fair point, but if Apple were to do it, I think it would be something like iPad versus MacBook. They would market it as a recovery ring as a separate wearable product offering.
I bought the BKWAT smart ring, which surprised me. It has extraordinary performance and exquisite appearance at half the price. I wore it at night to test my sleep and it was great.
These seems like a lot of wasted money and switching between devices just to be able to wear your mechanical watch. I've got my Apple watch, that gives me everything these smart rings give and does so with no additional cost.
My Oura ring is essentially dead. Won’t hold a charge and the company won’t or can’t do anything. So that’s a $300 plus mistake for something that is now sitting collecting dust. Never again
I had a similar problem with my gen 3. I contacted them, they checked the upload info from the ring and sent me a new one. I started with gen 2 so I have the app free for life. That to say I'm a happy customer and am now considering upgrading to gen 4 which will still retain the free app.
Oura’s sleep tracking is great, but after I used it for a month straight my results were steady with the occasional late night outs so I got the hang of how to have better sleeping habits
Use this code MINUTES10 for 10% off Ultrahuman Ring Air!
Lmk if you have any thoughts if you’ve tried either!
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Hey @MinuteMon, thanks for sharing - however your affiliation link does not give any discount at the end. Is it ended? Limited?
Dr. Attia is suing Oura ring
thanks for the review!!
as a mechanical watch fan, I did give oura ring a thought and it is good to know more
I bought the BKWAT smart ring, which surprised me. It has extraordinary performance and exquisite appearance at half the price. I wore it at night to test my sleep and it was great.
Thanks for covering the no-membership features of oura (basically none), seems this info is well guarded!!... ultrahuman for me !!
Well-guarded?
Every smart ring comparison review has this as their first downside when it comes to Oura.
They might not embellish it on their website, but they are are open about what you get and what you don't get without an active subscription.
I was very happy with Gen2, but when it broke didn't switch to Gen3 due to the subscription model.
For those that still have theirs, the data you get access to regarding Gen2 is still impeccable.
That's something you don't find as much info online, because there aren't many articles that talk about buying used rings from the last gen.
these subscription trends need to end.
Don’t worry, anything that makes big companies more money is here to stay forever
@@psycho_chef
hahahaha yeah
yeah...
Agree
i agree. companies need to make money in order to give you some features, like stuff going on on servers, and continuing app development, but basic stuff could be done without a server. part of the issue may be that they do not sell a lot of these, and so the cost per sale is a lot, and the other problem is greed, because who would not like to have thousands of people sending them several dollars per month?
More people will reject the Oura in time because of subscriptions.
Both rings do the same and cost about the same.
Good video - im fine with more videos about the smart ring as this is something I have been considering.
Hay, thanks for that STRIGHT FORWARD, honesty. I was undecided.kinda makes me think what to buy.....thanks once again. A new follower. You do more on these items, please......thanks.
Glad to help!
Although I like watches more, I find your review interesting, and I agree with your perspective: I might be interested in a ring, but def wouldn’t pay a monthly subscription for it. But I hope they would improve the design of the superhuman ring: it looks a little too thick and « plastic-like » for me.
Thank you. I’m holding off (to see what the future brings ). Monthly fees DO add up. Appreciate your clear advice and summary of these two. I have the watch now.
As Ultrahuman ring user since 2 years... It is amazing and the customer service is the best.... Would always recommend 👍
That was excellent! I've been wondering if I should wait for Samsung or just get the Aura. Your explanation was quick moving You didn't drag it out, and you gave all the necessary information. It was very helpful, thank you!
Thanks - Im not really interested in getting the ring but this is an excellent review. I'll stick with my Garmin instead of paying monthly for my own data.
Good honest review 👍🏽
Tidbit about the Oura ring, it only takes your temperature while you are sleeping not throughout the day, so a shower would not effect the reading. Also It gives you an above or below reading of the temperature, not the actual degree. I am unsure about the ultrahuman. I got the oura ring for fertility tracking and specifically the temperature reading.
Amazed I only found this video now: my wife recently upgraded her Fitbit to a newer model, and I inherited her old one (which, happily, came with a one-year Premium membership when I re-registered it in my name). Like you, I double-wrist it with one of my watches daily, and that's gotten old PDQ. The Oura didn't quite appeal, and the Ultrahuman is close-but-no-cigar. *But* , my hopes are currently hanging on Samsung's Ring, partly on account of having a Samsung phone, and also because of the possibility of NFC capability being part of the package. (Imagine: using OMNY on the subway of bus in Gotham gets that much easier than whipping a phone out.) Time will tell. Thanks for this!
If Samsung ring can work with Apple devices, I’ll be intrigued
Update: Samsung Ring doesn't work with Apple, and doesn't have NFC, booo. Hopefully the Apple Ring will be amazing
Thanks for your comprehensive research!
Got my Ultrahuman yesterday and like you I'm glad I no longer have to double wrist a mechanical watch and an Apple Watch 😅
Nice that one ring is chosen over the other, but what im missing is the accuracy of the measurements with science (compared to specially made medical devices) to see how they really perform.
Quantified Scientist has tons of scientific data on Oura ring.
Sorry I didn’t cover enough of the accuracy of measurements, I’m a very casual user of the tech
First day wearing my Ultrahuman Air Ring. Excited about this.
Wearable junkie here, Apple 8 on left wrist. Ultrahuman left pointer finger
with a older Fitbit Charge 4 above my right ankle for steps and miles. Over
10k most days.
UPDATE one month : wearing weight lifting gloves while in the gym
has preserved my ring so far from said scratches.
Great review, thank you!
Very helpful review! Used the code mentioned on the video and it worked! :)
I bought the ring based on your recommendation but sent it back after 1 month and switched to Oura.
Oura is far better and even more comfortable in my opinion.
@@optimiertes why
Why
@@jishnujishnu1467 The product is just better in every way, including accuracy and usability of the scores.
By the way, I just bought the Oura 4 and returned it because it's not much better than the Oura 3 Horizon.
The Oura 3 Horizon is also a great product for a good price.
This is why I wear my Apple watch as a choker, I just feel more comfortable with daddy Federighi wrapped tightly around my neck
I double wrist it and have a oura ring because it tracks some things better then my Apple Watch and I hate sleeping with my Apple Watch.
Yeah, it’s much easier to sleep with the ring
@@molarrr why would you ”double wrist? It’s in the name, Apple WATCH, for Christ’s sake.
@@Moodo76because I like traditional watches? The Apple Watch isn’t a watch for me. My real watches are my watches.
Not knowing anything about smart rings before, this video was a really good introduction. I didn't even know Whoop charged a $30 pm membership. That's mad. I'm perfectly happy with Apple Watch tracking my workouts etc, the only thing I'm missing is sleep tracking. I just can't bear to wear the watch during sleep hence looking into smart rings.
Good analysis.. thank you. I am going for ultrahuman!
Hope you like it! It’s not perfect but better than paying monthly
Can you try muse ring one? From muse wearables? I think it's now accurate..
I’ll look into it!
I bought ultra human because of no subscription. Problem though is their customer service is horrible and we have issues with their app and they're not getting back to us after several days. We've tried five ways of reaching them and they haven't responded. Not amused.
Apple and Garmin can kill the aura of oura. Looking forward to that day. Thanks for the great review! The six dollar fee a month was a dealbreaker because I see it as an ongoing rip off.
I was going to buy the RingConn, but I am a little uncomfortable buying a ring from a company who still needs to do kickstarter on its second gen ring? That tells you they don’t have any or enough investors and not enough customers. Also, as of a couple days ago it would take until about the end of November to get it, apparently they do not have enough stock of the sizers and rings.
For the ultra human does it have settings for people who work overnight? The circadian rhythm part obviously doesn’t work for us
I'm lucky that I took an Oura ring right from the beginning when it wasn't very good. As such, I managed to be one of the niche users that get a lifetime free membership, therefore no fees to be paid.
Lucky!
@@snazmeister yep, me too
Good review ! Yes the extra cost Is not attractive
Thank you for sharing now I've decided which one
Buy.👍
Glad I could help
Got the Oura 3 due to HSA covering it. Otherwise, ultrahuman would have been the pick.
That’s true too, forgot to mention HSA/FSA eligibility on Oura
Used HSA for ultrahuman
@@colleensmith3374 pre Feb 26th, 2024 that wasn't an option; and you still need a letter of medical necessity through my HSA. But oura didn't. I wanted the ultrahuman more but unfortunately I couldn't get it covered under my HSA at the time of purchase.
Thanks for the video. I understand the frustration with the monthly fee, but I decided to go with Oura because they are the leading company in this market, they offer a good product, have a robust large team of researchers, who seek to innovative using science based studies, and it’s is well liked by its users. No disrespect to others, but one’s health is certainly worth $5 dollars a month. How many of those who are complaining about the monthly fee, have more than one streaming service such as Netflix, Hulu etc, or buy a coffee everyday or every other day etc.? Again I was hesitant as well because of the fee, but they are a well established company, and I am willing to cut back on a non-essential item/habit in my daily life that charges a fee in order to try to improve my overall health.
Dude thanks for the video it's a good look at both rings and what they do and what they don't do I just started using the aura ring and I like it but like you said the Ultraman ring is it better deal
I’m curious, did you do any testing on index finger vs ring or middle finger? (This ring or the oura or any other rings?) I was wondering if you did, if you discovered any variability. Thanks!
great video, - thank you !!
I have a Ringconn fitness ring but if I scratch it, Oh well! I'm not going to change the way I grip doorknobs. LOL!
I’d advise everyone to read the privacy policies of both companies and determine if $6/mo is worth it.
Every review I've seen on the topic today indicates Smart watches with metrics are most sensible cost and practicality wise.
There’s probably some truth in that, but like mentioned, in the beginning of the video, smart rings are targeted towards people like me who don’t wear a smart watch all the time 🤷🏻♂️
How about individuals like myself who wear a mechanical watch..remember those? A smart ring is perfect.
Why would we want a subscription model when all the data is held on the device and processed there? Honestly companies need to relax on charging if they can and do more should they charge
It is not a good choice to do a placement for ultrahuman, if you compare these two rings imo, although your review still seems to be fair and honest.
I paid for both with my own $ and got a deal with Ultrahuman to do affiliate link afterwards, but I get it and no worries if you choose neither. I may still opt for another smart ring if Apple or Samsung comes out with one!
thanks for this vid :)!
this point with "two watches".... is so so so true!
Which will you suggest
Specially accuracy is most important
Hi do you have any information on Apple coming out with a ring later this year? Thanks for the video 👍🏾
I don’t! I’ve only heard of the Samsung Galaxy Ring, but maybe Apple will do one!
I stumbled upon your video because I want to wear a wearable that is not a watch / wrist band.
I like my classic analog watch and I am not going to wear another watch on my other wrist 😂
Thanks for the helpful information. A ring is indeed another good choice. Uktahuman looks good, but maybe waiting for Samsung or Apple to enter the market is a good idea.
I am looking at buying one of these things currently and the symptom/lab thing Oura is doing is very intriguing, although only for iOS users currently for some reason. Any thoughts on this area of the offering/functionality?
can you please look at Luna ring and see how that compares?
What is the sampling rate for heart beat, blood oxygen, HRV, temperature etc. for the Ultrahuman ring ?? If the sampling rate is 1 time every 15 minutes, it is nearly useless. I believe that a sample rate of 1 time every 30 seconds is the minimum for accurate data.
...why would you wear 2 watches??
Two sources of information is better than one. Keeps time more accurate.
If you’re a watch guy like he is then the real watch is like a piece of jewelry worn for style. Smart watches are theee for functional benefit beyond just telling time. Which is why he got the ring in the first place so that he could ditch the smart watch
Hello, thank you for the thorough presentation. I am a complete novice when it comes to smartwatches or rings. However, I am interested to know if you are familiar with or have tested the AMAZFIT HELIO RING, and what would you choose between the ULTRAHUMAN RING and it? Are both usable and adjustable to EU sizes?
I love❤my Oura ring but if Apple comes out with one I would purchase
And hopefully, no monthly subscription!
@@MinuteMon absolutely
Same, I like my Oura ring but i hope Apple does release a ring .
Does the ring love you back? Don’t waste your money on this piece of crap.
Well Apple just this past week, confirmed they are Not going to release a fitness ring.
I hate the idea of paying for my own data. I started with Oura before they started with the subscription. When my ring died I chose not to continue w/Oura. Thanks for your review. I now feel more confident of replacing my Oura with Ultrahuman.
How long did the battery last? Did it really die or is the battery just down to few hours a day?
Wondering how comfortable these would be with motorcycle gloves.. as it's my main mode of transport
I do like the idea of not using both a watch and a smart watch
Same here, I'm not into rings so this seem like the perfect fit to experience the benefits of a smart watch while keeping analog watches on my wrist.
Same, I much prefer my mechanical watches, so I gave up on the idea of health tracking, so glad to come across this review.
Do all of these smart watches have to be worn on index finger?
I like how it cuts out at the end 😂
to finish his point "that suck" lol
I'm coming to the Oura ring from a Garmin Venu Sq2 and I'm thoroughly unimpressed.
- The front page of the app isn't as modifiable as the Garmin Connect app.
- Front page doesn't have calories burned, or heart rate.
- Because of the above, you have to "click thru" to get more info.
- A bunch of junk on the front page (this appears to be a pattern) with meditation, timelines, "what's new", etc.
No way the Oura ring is worth a subscription with such a horrible app.
I'm going to order the Ultrahuman and try to test it out before my trial period with the Oura ends.
Does the ultra human app require Wi-Fi or cell service? Like will it work in the middle of a large isolated forest with no service with nothing but a Bluetooth connection between the ring and your phone?
For sleep and the basic tracking it shouldn’t require wifi, I’ve worn it on plane rides and tracked my sleep fine. There might be additional features that use WiFi but from my knowledge the basic ones (sleep, steps) don’t
You did the right thing. Megan if it sounds salty/petty. Sometimes you gotta do it
Only reason I keep my Oura is I was an original backer and get lifetime subscription for free. If they can top samsung's new ring, then I'll likely get a new oura. If not, then it's goodbye until they make a better ring. By the way, I still have the gen 2 ring and it's battery only lasts 2-3 days. Can't really justify spending another 300+ dollars on the new one when it only has a better battery and nothing else.
It must be great to be grandfathered in!
I’m getting the Ultrahuman Ring then
Hope you enjoy it!
Can you explain the calorie information which seems very low (300) for the target calorie burn a day for Oura?
Oura was great until it stops keeping the charge right after the expiry of the warranty (one week after the warranty expiry). The customer service didn’t propose a replacement, but just a pretty low discount for a new ring… Honestly I would not recommend it.
I, too, encountered this issue and there is no way I'm going to spend so much money on the same model as a replacement. I got a free lifetime sub to oura, so might wait for the new model, but I'm considering alternatives.
What about Ringconn?
I haven’t tried Ringconn! I’m at the “if it’s not broke don’t replace it” mindset now with Ultrahuman.
I did not buy oura because of their subscription modell.
why would you ever need two watches? i just use my Samsung galaxy watch 4 never worried about the battery last all day/night
So you pay up to $549 for that ring, but without the subscription, which might increase in price. the ring is pretty much useless? Why would anyone do that? The can charge $9.99 next year and $12.99 the year after that and there is nothing you can do about it.
How does the app know that you have paid? Do you need an account? That would be a privacy nightmare.
Oura’s app knows you paid because you connect an account to the app
@@MinuteMon That's what I thought. A sleep and health tracking app should not know my name and personal details.
@@skyscraperfan womp womp
So Oura is better but it costs money?
It’s only $6 a month
+ the 300€+ cost of the oura ring
I would like to know if anyone changed his behavior to optimize and felt better. I assume tracking does not change anything but creates big data. Still my inner nerd wants one😅
wow that's... way too fucking expensive for a smart ring, getting biometrics isn't that difficult. i thought maybe a ring would be a cheap and efficient alternative to a watch, but i guess not.
Oura Ring 4 is a waste for me as they just want my money, so I returned it and got the Samsung Ring, best decision ever over the oura ring
You don't need to use an apple watch and a mechanical watch at the same time, the apple watch ca do the exact same function as your mechanical watch
Big warning to everyone! I ordered about 2 months ago and haven't received my sizing kit...I tried to cancel my order and request a refund (no ring has been shipped, as mentioned not even the sizing kit has arrived) and they refuse!
Horrible customer service!
How do you lift weights with this without destroying it?
Don’t wear it while lifting weights! You’ll scratch up the ring or worse you’ll adjust your grip to accommodate the ring which will be dangerous
I also replaced my Oura with the Ultrahuman - sadly I am not happy at all. So as my girlfriend has a Ringconn and this device is really great, I am changing to ringconn......
I’ve considered Ringconn & Circular but I’m ok with my Ultrahuman. What makes Ringconn more attractive to you
@@MinuteMon First is the battery - I have to charge my Ultrahuman every 5 days, my girlfriend's ringconn charges after 7-8 days (and it is much smaller.....). Ringconn has a great portable case/charger which you can have with you on travels without needing a charger and lastly, I weared all three (ringconn on the small finger) and 3 nights in a row the ringconn and oura where almost on par where ultrahuman measured sleep when I was still awake or awake time in the night where the others had light sleep. To be clear, I am explaining to you detailed because you asked. This is a personal choice and I had the opportunity to test all 3 simultaneously which lead me to the ringconn (if it would not be for the subscription, I would choose the Oura).
Did you have issues with receiving a refund from oura?
Nope! Oura refunded no problem since it was still part of their 30 day trial
Love oura!
I think the index finger concept is BS - the company uses a very smart marketing technique recommending Index Finger use as it is the 'most noticeable finger' during gestures.
@@anooptitus6945 kool
They all start with a free subscription to lure you in and then start charging you a while later.
How did the two different rings you had, have such a huge size difference? 8 to a 9?
anyone having sizing issues? I cant decided between 8 vs 9,,,, 8 feels to small vs 9 is feels to loose
no lee la glucosa?
Membership fees allow Oura to develop the software product without having to release "new" hardware every year. This is a far better approach imho. Oura gen 3 hardware has been around since 2021 but is *still* getting new features.
I'll wait for the Amazfit Helio.
Subscription sucks.. that keeps me from going for Oura.. well for some people, having a sub, is part of the ‘ status symbol’ .. but not for me..
This sounds so not worth it. What happened to self control?
Size 15 finger rules these out!
Wait until Galaxy ring comes out!!!
Yeah! We shall see what that is about, I wouldn’t be surprised if Apple or another company tries to buy Oura
@@MinuteMon apple will not compete against itself. why buy an apple watch if you can get the apple ring
@@ashtonwhitcomb3217 that’s a fair point, but if Apple were to do it, I think it would be something like iPad versus MacBook. They would market it as a recovery ring as a separate wearable product offering.
What's the obsession over not scratching it??!!
can you wear the ring as a necklace?
As a accessory yes, but the features would not work since it needs your pulse
An activity tracker that you can’t wear during workouts… gotcha
We know it as a recovery ring, not activity ring
I bought the BKWAT smart ring, which surprised me. It has extraordinary performance and exquisite appearance at half the price. I wore it at night to test my sleep and it was great.
These seems like a lot of wasted money and switching between devices just to be able to wear your mechanical watch. I've got my Apple watch, that gives me everything these smart rings give and does so with no additional cost.
Both are less powerful than apple watch without monthly payments.
My Oura ring is essentially dead. Won’t hold a charge and the company won’t or can’t do anything. So that’s a $300 plus mistake for something that is now sitting collecting dust. Never again
How long have you had it?
I had a similar problem with my gen 3. I contacted them, they checked the upload info from the ring and sent me a new one. I started with gen 2 so I have the app free for life. That to say I'm a happy customer and am now considering upgrading to gen 4 which will still retain the free app.
RingConn gen2!
Oura is unmatched for sleep tracking, coming from someone who tried Apple Watch, whoop and Garmin
Oura’s sleep tracking is great, but after I used it for a month straight my results were steady with the occasional late night outs so I got the hang of how to have better sleeping habits
Don’t waste your money on this piece of crap.
Looks like a car part