Many people are making more of an effort to look into their health and wellbeing, as well as what factors are having a negative impact. However, with so many pieces of technology claiming to be the most accurate, it can be hard to decide what to invest in.
One of the latest bits of tech to rise in popularity is the Oura Smart Ring. With the release of the latest model, the slightly older version has been given a generous discount on Amazon.
The Oura Gen3 Smart Ring normally retails for £249, but bargain hunters can now purchase it for £199 – a £50 saving. This smart ring comes in in two shapes – the Horizon has a seamless rounded design, whereas the Heritage edition comes with a flattened edge. There are also a range of colours to choose from.
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The Oura Gen3 is designed as a ring not only for subtlety, but also because your finger is the most accurate location for pulse reading, thus making your health data and insights more personalised and accurate for you. To guarantee precision, the ring features sensors which monitor over 20 biometric indicators.
This “revolutionary” smart ring has the ability to track your sleep, activity, stress, heart rate and much more. You will need to subscribe to the Oura Membership, but for as little as £5.99 a month you will be receiving the most accurate and current insights into your health through the app.
You won’t be barred for your preferred phone brand either, as the Oura Gen 3 Ring is compatible with both iOS and Android devices and can be linked to over 40 apps to link your fitness and health together.
The smart ring is made of titanium and is also non-allergenic and water resistant. It is recommended that you first purchase the Oura Ring Sizing Kit from Amazon (£10) to find the perfect size for you, and in return you will receive a £10 credit from Amazon to go towards the purchase of your new smart ring.
As a ring that can be worn during a hard gym session or stylishly on a night out, many shoppers have been amazed by the results from the Oura Gen3 Smart Ring. With a 4.2 star rating, one happy shopper wrote: “I’ve been wearing this ring since a few days ago and this has impressed me more than I expected.
“Not only is it comfortable to wear all day/night, but the Oura Ring app is the real star of the show! The app is simple, intuitive and informative. It can track your heart rate, stress levels, blood oxygen levels and your quality of sleep to name just a few.”
Another shopper added: “Gives a lot of health information. I’ve been learning and understanding how my lifestyle choices affect my body. Good battery, needs to be charged just once a week. Goes with every look, from the gym to the party and swimming. I never need to take mine off.”
While a third five-star reviewer said: “So much info on hand. And consciously making an effort now to walk more and sleep better. Also surprised at some of the things that stress me out.”
A fourth concluded: “I am very impressed with the quality and ease of setting up the app. Brilliant information on the app. I had flu last week and the ring detected my fever and health radar for two days showed extreme. The sleep data is accurate compared to my pixel 2 watch. Highly recommended.”
However, not everyone was as impressed with the smart ring, as one disappointed shopper wrote: “We have had this item for a couple of weeks now and bitterly disappointed over its reliability. Either the ring itself or the app that causes the two items to constantly lose the connection with each other.
“The only remedy we have found that works is to reboot the phone.(android) To do this several times a day is pure tedium. Granted once they do connect all data appears to be present but when the connection dies so does the data along with our enthusiasm.”
If you are happy to splurge a bit of cash in order to efficiently track your health and wellbeing, you can click HERE to buy the Oura Gen3 Smart Ring.
For those you who are happy to spend a bit more, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Ring for £399 or £16.63 per month on the Samsung website. Alternatively, you can get the RingConn Smart Ring from Amazon for £289.