i've had the oura ring for over a week now... here are my honest thoughts
if you follow my instagram stories, you probably remember i was on the fence with my new oura ring for the first few days. but quite a few of you wanted an honest review before shelling out the kind of money (reasonable af lol)… so we gave it a chance!
after having it for almost two weeks, it’s really grown on me & i’ve been enjoying the insights that my apple watch misses the mark on. but i dislike a long, drawn out intro as much as the next person so let’s get straight to the point with some pros & cons…
cons :
upfront cost - the rings are pricey
month-to-month cost - i hate that you have to pay a monthly subscription to use their app, especially when the upfront cost is so much
overall size of the ring - let’s just be honest… the ring itself is BIG. i started to like the look of it more when i started wearing it on my thumb. i hated the way it felt on my index & middle fingers
if you want to compare it to the apple watch - for the price, it overall does less. so think about what’s important to you with what it is tracking & how you're going to use it
pros:
i love how in-depth everything is in the app. from sleep, body temperature to overall readiness - i find these insights highly educational & that is really what i was looking for in the ring.
it tracks sleep in much more detail than the apple watch - bonus points for the fact i dont like sleeping with my watch on
the charge lasts days! + it charges very quickly. this is a huge plus! compare this to the apple watch, the Oura ring wins that round
overall it gives so much more detail on health insights than my apple watch.
i purchased mine at best buy : its currently on sale for $429, instead of $499.
i purchased online & picked up in a locker, which i loved. + you can exchange for another size if need be!
link to the exact ring i purchased : OURA RING
i hope this helps you make your own decision in whether or not an Oura ring would be beneficial for you too!
love it on the thumb! definitely more aesthetic if you have thicker fingers like me.
