Customer Ratings & Reviews

In terms of the star rating, this review started at four stars. After some adjustments, it goes up to four and a half—but since we can’t do half stars, I’ll still round it down to four. With that out of the way, here we go! When it comes to fitness trackers, I have tried many: Fitbit, Withings, Whoop, Google trackers, Samsung watches, Mio, Fuse, etc. While they all boast cutting-edge features, the experience often falls short for someone who takes physical activity seriously. Most of the fitness trackers I’ve used in the past are geared more toward people starting their fitness journey or those who treat it as a chore rather than a lifestyle. Not to say there’s anything wrong with that, but if you’re serious about fitness, you often lose interest after your tracker requires more information and input than it provides on its own. This is my first Oura Ring, and after using it for a bit, I rank it above the other trackers I’ve used. The tools it provides are genuinely useful and beneficial for getting the most out of an active lifestyle. While there are some shortcomings (which I’ll touch on later), it’s truly been one of the better experiences I’ve had with a fitness tracker. To make things easy, I’ll go over the good and bad in bullet points below. --- Aesthetics and Durability One of the issues that kept me away from past fitness rings was their finish and tendency to scratch easily. I am not gentle with my devices—when I own them, I use them to the fullest extent and don’t take much time to be delicate. Oura claims that the ceramic ring is much more durable than its metal counterpart, and thus far, that has proven true. Any marks that have appeared have easily buffed out, and I’m feeling more confident just wearing it around. I may still add a silicone cover, but I don’t worry much about it being destroyed without one. That’s a plus. In terms of aesthetics, the Midnight Blue color looks really, really cool. The glossy finish is eye-catching, and it doesn’t look out of place when worn as a ring. --- Activity Tracking This is one of those categories where the rating started low but went up slightly over time. When you first start wearing the ring, it lets you know that it needs some time to calibrate to your activities and lifestyle. At first, the ring did a terrible job tracking my activities. I’m very active—working out six to seven days a week with different intervals—so logging everything can become tedious. But I must admit, after using it for several days, the activity tracking has improved vastly. I recently tested it to see if it would log a run, and it did so right away, recording distance, speed, and estimated calories burned. In these instances, it’s very impressive. Where it’s still lacking is strength training. With all the sensors and metrics this ring can capture and display, it’s baffling that strength training isn’t recognized or prioritized. Many trackers are built primarily for cardiovascular activities, but in today’s world, we know strength training is equally important for building muscle and bone density. Having fitness trackers still overlook that is a missed opportunity. To be fair, no tracker currently does a great job of accurately logging strength training. I understand that with wrist trackers, grip and movement can interfere with heart rate readings, but with a ring, I’d hope for more progress. Since strength training is a big part of my weekly routine, this remains a sore spot. --- Comfort Now here’s a category where the ring shines. I have sensitive skin, and with all my previous wrist trackers—no matter what band I used—there was always some kind of irritation, either from the sensors or the band itself. Even after washing thoroughly, changing bands, or switching wrists, the issue persisted. Because the Oura Ring’s sensors are recessed, I’ve had no skin irritation. The ring itself is very comfortable and doesn’t get in the way of any daily activities. I only remove it during heavy deadlifts or presses—not for comfort’s sake, but to avoid crushing it under weight. Otherwise, it stays on comfortably all day. A note about sizing: when I received the sizing kit, size 11 was too small and got stuck on my finger, size 12 was just right, and size 13 was slightly large. Oura suggests going with the smaller size if you’re between two, so I chose 12. Now that I have the ring, I think maybe I should’ve gone with 11. There’s a noticeable difference between the plastic sizing rings and the actual ring when it comes to liquids (soap, water, etc.)—the real ring slides off more easily. Just something to keep in mind: go for a snug fit. --- The App and Overall Experience This is the bread and butter—and I’ll admit, it’s quite robust. The more I explored, the more value I found. One standout feature is the meal tracker. It works by taking a picture of your meal and breaking down several factors: processed foods, carbs, fats, proteins, etc. At first, not seeing actual calorie numbers was off-putting, but I came to appreciate it. It focuses on nutrient quality and how your meals affect recovery and well-being, rather than just calories. This helps you make better choices overall. Oura also includes an AI advisor that guides you toward healthier habits—something that would typically cost much more if purchased separately. Combined with the readiness and sleep scores, the app does a great job of helping you understand how rest and recovery affect performance. I also like that they’re expanding the health profile to include glucose management (through an add-on product) and lab-based blood work. While these come at an extra cost, they could be worthwhile for a complete health picture. Now for the downside: integration. My favorite heart rate monitor is MyZone, but it isn’t compatible with the Oura app. This is partly due to Google’s new Health Connect restrictions, so I can’t blame Oura entirely—but I still wish it were more open to other data sources. Initially, I questioned whether the subscription was worth it, but with features like the AI advisor, meal logging, and personalized insights, I can see the value. --- Big Negative These rings are pricey, and I noticed that the Android version does not have a “Find My Ring” feature, even though it exists on iOS. That’s astonishing. This is a major oversight because my ring once slipped off, and I only found it because my phone could connect to it—but it couldn’t give me a location. Only after reading the fine print did I realize that feature isn’t available on Android. That needs to be fixed ASAP. --- Final Thoughts After a few days of use, my opinion has changed significantly. At first, I wasn’t sure I’d recommend it to serious athletes or anyone deep into fitness—but as the days have gone by and the ring has adapted to my lifestyle, I have to say yes, I would recommend it. I’d also recommend it to anyone starting their health journey or just looking to improve their well-being. Oura has built something accessible for everyone. My biggest gripe remains the lack of attention to strength training—but until someone figures that out, I’ll just log it manually. All in all, I contend that this is the best fitness tracker I’ve used in terms of metrics, usability, and app features. For the most part, it truly lives up to the hype.

This is a fantastic product! I’ve worn it for about a week now and it’s given me fantastic insight into a variety of my health concerns including sleep quality and stress levels. Setup was super easy and charging takes a few minutes for 4-5 days worth of data collecting. The ring is insanely comfortable, and I’ve had several compliments on its look even in the first week of ownership. I was concerned about a ceramic ring’s durability, but that concern was not needed. This is built like a tank and hasn’t shown a single scratch despite banging into doorknobs, doing dishes, or even yardwork. Comparing its data to that collected by my Apple Watch over the same time period, the two are roughly within 5% of each other, so I’m reassured about the accuracy of the readings, and this lets me keep my watch recharging at night without fear of losing crucial health data. Setting up the ring and the app was super simple. It pairs in seconds and the rest is just typical sign-up info like any other new account. Easy for anyone of any age to set up and start their journey to a healthier lifestyle. Strongly recommend!!!!!!

First of all the setup with pretty straight forward via the app. I charged it on the base prior to setup. The base looks cool and does not take up a lot of space which is something I appreciate. I have been using fitness trackers for the last 12 years, so I have established a baseline for the data that is provided. I must say data is very good and now I am starting to question the accuracy of my previous tracker, especially when it comes to sleep. Note that this ring has to be worn for a month for everything to be calibrated. I'm looking forward to this. The biggest complaint about this ring is that it is too bulky. During daily activities I can feel the ring squeezing against my other fingers. Also, it is uncomfortable when I am weight lifting. Very annoying when I am bench pressing. My other complaint is the color choices. I wished there was a black color or colors that look like actual jewelry, but I guess that might be difficult with ceramic. Outside of my two complaints, I do like this ceramic ring and I think the app is very good and provides very good data.

There are some really neat things about this full offering from Oura that help to balance out some of the annoyances, but in the end, I don't think it's for me. Or you. Or most people. Oura's approach to sizing notwithstanding (read the annoyingly separate reviews of their sizing kit), overall 'startup' in Oura's ecosystem is pretty straightforward. Get the ring, pair it to your device, set up an account, and you're on your way. And it's nice, because the battery lasts basically forever (not really, but far longer than a smartphone or smartwatch), and as long as you can get over its physical size, it's pretty easy to forget you're wearing it. But you won't forget: you'll notice, quite a bit in fact. It's not a big ring, necessarily, in fact it is noticeably smaller than some earlier generation smart rings. But, it is far from a 'normal' ring when it comes to overall girth. I'm used to wearing one ring, my wedding ring, and the Oura ring takes some extra getting used to due to its size…but I also think most people would expect this out of the gate. Given its size, it is surprisingly light, and the 'midnight' color I got is gorgeous. I actually really enjoyed fidgeting with it, frequently poking at it with my thumb. This was a necessary tactic, as there is a small divot that is supposed to stay centered plam-side, so the fidgeting ended up being a useful tick. Some of the 'cool factor' stuff comes with the ecosystem itself, experienced within the Oura app. The ring will automatically sense sleep and workouts, which can be accessed within the app. I don't love the user interface overall--navigation is somewhat confusing and it's difficult to remember where to go to access certain information. And, like many third-party health apps (and by third-party, I mean not Google, Samsung or Apple's integrated health apps), integration with the big players isn't always there. I'm a current Samsung Watch and former Apple Watch user. I use these devices to track workouts (however sparing they may be), sleep (however sparing it may be), and receive/act on notifications. I routinely buy the cellular model of smart watches because I want to do these things while away from my phone; in many ways, the smartwatch is a perfect companion device for me. Oura's ring is not. It's not bad… but the lack of full integration and data synchronization with Samsung's health app makes this at best a tertiary (and very unnecessary) data collector. That said, arguably my very favorite thing about the whole ring experience is Oura's approach to snack and meal tracking. It's not over-the-top granular the way MyFitnessPal is, with macro and micro nutrient tracking, but the ability to take pictures of your food and auto populate a food diary is pretty cool (and it worked surprisingly well). The app also has a very nice way of urging you to eat healthier without shaming you (even though I assume all AI is mostly passive-aggressive). But then there's the rub: the price. This ring is $500, more expensive than my Samsung smart watch, and only $20 less than a cellular 46mm Apple Watch that can do so much more. If I had to choose, I'd take the watch every time, and that's coming from someone who loves to frivolously spend money on tech I don't really need. But of course, that's not all: Oura also charges you $6/month or $70/year for their service. Dump the cellular on the Apple Watch and the Apple product becomes the cheaper option, which is unusual to say the least. So it's clearly not for me--and given the adoption of smart watches over the last several years, I don't really think it's an overall good product given the extremely high cost of entry.