What features are important to you?
Can this help? Covers three important areas: Sleep, Steps, Illness detection:
https://www.lordofthesmartrings.com/tag/best-smart-ring/

And another perspective, that should compliment what Snoo provided.

https://medium.com/r-smartrings/top-smart-rings-of-2025-comparison-6f1f9f9021f9

I have an Oura ring and it’s been really great for monitoring my sleep and my menstrual cycle. It does have an activity tracker that I use daily for tracking walking, dancing, yoga, etc. Some people say it’s not very accurate but it’s seemed pretty good to me. Also I don’t like to wear it while lifting because it hurts my finger.

I don't exercise with jewelry on, so a ring seems impractical for lifting weights. I won't even pay for Apple Music or Spotify, so a monthly subscription made me immediately say no to Oura even though I had leftover FSA money to buy one. My sister has something similar to a garmin and I'm debating buying that one. I'll edit this comment with the name when I get it from her!

Hello, 4 month Oura owner with major buyer’s remorse here 👋 

As you mentioned the subscription is bullshit  but it gets worse from there. It’s really not an activity tracker, which is something I’d be wary of for all rings but I didn’t do enough research so idk. 

I think it’s more for someone who is maybe on stage 1 of their fitness/wellbeing journey. It’s primarily a sleep tracker. It is not a sub for Apple Watch in that it doesn’t accurately track steps and it’s pretty useless for tracking any kind of outdoor activity. 

I was wearing my Apple Watch for any exercise and then the oura for the rest of the day but at this point the stupidity of the oura has cured me of my addiction to tracking, so that’s a plus I guess? I just put it on at night to track bbt bc I’m trying to get pregnant but other than that if you have literally any awareness of your body I think it’s a waste of money. 

Felt good to get that off my chest, thank you 🤣

i have both an apple watch and an oura ring and my oura ring is nowhere near as accurate as my apple watch for actual workouts, but it's still decent for other things (sleep, cycle tracking, stress levels, walking/steps). my biggest problem with it is there is no lifting option, and the calories are pretty off with workouts.

I just switched from Oura to the UltraHuman + i LOVE it. The ring itself is cheaper than the Oura + there’s no monthly subscription. It has a lot more data than Oura- caffeine window suggestions, circadian rhythm, etc. You should definitely look into it!

I’ve been using the Oura Ring for a few months now and honestly love it. Super comfortable, I forget it’s even on. Battery lasts about 5-6 days, and the sleep tracking feels way more accurate than my old smartwatch. Feels good not having a screen buzzing on my wrist all day. 😅

Yeah I switched to an Oura super comfy,no constant buzzing and battery lasts almost a week..Feels way more chill than a smartwatch..

I didn't bought one, but I’ve heard people say that the Oura Ring is accurate and polished, especially for sleep tracking and that it lasts long but needs a subscription. The Ultrahuman Ring Air is lighter, cheaper,and has no subscription, but some users reported low accuracy and app bugs. Both looks comfy, so it depends on whether you prioritize accuracy or saving on ongoing costs

i never had a watch i thought they were dumb.

I have an Aura, its life changing, literally.

I almost dropped my Fitbit for Oura but I have too much data with Fitbit and want the 7+ years of history.

I wear both and I like to compare data. Sometimes they are dead on for night time tracking.

If I was forced to pick between the two, I think the Oura ring is less obtrusive and durable.

Hard to find non-biased advice in a product specific sub.

That said, I have an Ōura ring and wear it daily for years (not the same ring, but the same account and I really do enjoy wearing it). Because I am happy with my purchase, I have not sought options and know nothing about competing rings.

I have an Oura ring, I use Lose It and I have a peloton. Lose it and the Peloton do not connect directly with Oura but it does work via Apple Health so you’ll be able to see all of that within the Oura app. Oura also tracks calories burned throughout the day in addition to active calories. I like the Oura ring however I DO NOT like the subscription… I don’t see the purpose of it. Without the subscription the ring, in my opinion, is junk. Oura ring was a gift and if I had a choice I would have gone with a different brand that didn’t include a subscription. I don’t love the ring because of that and because of how the ring looks over time. I got the silver one and it has a bunch of small scratches from daily wear.

It's only an "alternative" if it can go on my finger. There's a reason I chose not to wear anything on my wrists.

I would buy the Oura

I did a lot of research which started as definitely not getting an oura out of principle with the whole subscription thing.... Well. My Oura is arriving in the next couple of days so, there's that.

While I appreciate the perspective, u/BroadcastNW, the linked "review" has inaccurate specs and comparison charts, hidden affiliate links (breaks rule #5), as well as recommendations for alternate rings that are on SmartRings' "Do Not Buy" list. It does not serve the community well to do this.

Remove the unapproved hyperlink, and I will let your post stand. Otherwise...

I got a Qalo QRNT. Sent it back within two days.

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If you want a ring with an app that keeps guiding you and actively tells you to exercise or do other things then Oura is probably better suited for you.

If you can read the metrics yourself and change your behaviour accordingly then Ringconn will give you better hardware. It’s super convenient to have a portable charging case, makes travelling so much easier. The battery life itself is also nearly double.

Im hesitating between ringconn and ultrahuman too. Dont want Oura because of the subscription unless its so much better but apparently its not.

Main issue for me is that I cant get the ringconn size kit from amazon.

Don’t even THINK about getting an Ultrahuman. Clap out after 2 or 3 months. Have to be recharged every 3 days. Not even accurate. When they quit retrieving data, the support email line ghosts you. Need I go on??

If I had a dollar for every time this question is asked weekly in this sub I'd have enough to buy every brand of fitness ring, lol.

I’m just hoping Apple makes a ring

atm ringcoon gen 2

Check out wuzutech they have a “smart” ring that is surprisingly good. And the price is very reasonable. I have been wearing it and one from QALO with similar readings as far as step and sleep timing for about 2-3 months. 5-7 day battery life at less than $100.

You might want to check out our ring The Ultrahuman Ring AIR. It’s a solid alternative,no subscription, and it gives you detailed, reliable data across sleep, movement, recovery, metabolic health, etc. Plus, it’s a lot more discreet and lightweight, which sounds like something you’d really appreciate.

RingConn Gen 2 (not Gen 2 Air) is the thinnest and lightest smart ring available right now. Overall it is the most accurate (in my experience) and has the longest battery life.

What size are you with Oura? What finger are you wearing it on?

Yeah after my research I’ve decided to try RingConn. It’s the same like the UH and cost a lot less. Also I think the heart rate tracking is more accurate than the UH ring.

I'm sporty as well, and even though I've had some software issues in the initial couple of weeks with UH, my research indicated the UH without subscription was a great option. I'm giving the company a last opportunity, but when things work, the ring works quite well and provides interesting insights and tips to improve several aspects of your health that impacts how you do sports as well.

Find out which ones have the features you want. Get the cheapest.

I saw a Ringconn in a shop a few weeks ago and bought it on a whim. It does the job.

The only problem with rings is if you do exercises involving your hands. The ring presses into your fingers when you get metal bars.

Something on your wrist is better in this situation.

Much prefer RingConn over UltraHuman for the UI of the app alone.

I have had Oura, RingConn and Ultrahuman and RingConn is the best for me. Best app hands down