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Close-up of the flagship Ultrahuman Ring Pro, a direct rival to the Oura Ring 5
I just went hands-on with the Ultrahuman Ring Pro — 7 things to know about this subscription-free Oura rival

By Dan Bracaglia Published

I've been wearing the flagship Ultrahuman Ring Pro for just a few days, but I already think it’s a seriously strong competitor to the Oura Ring 5.

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I ditched alcohol for 30 days — and my Oura Ring 5 showed one surprising change

By Sam Hopes Published

I quit drinking alcohol, then tracked metrics on my Oura Ring 5, and I'm surprised by one change.

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We've tested the best Oura Ring alternatives and there's one I'd recommend over all the rest right now

By James Frew last updated

These are the best subscription-free Oura Ring alternatives in 2026, from budget models to direct competitors.

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Close-up of the Oura Ring 4 shining in the sunlight in a user's hand with blue skies and clouds behind it
I've tested the best smart rings for tracking your health — and these are my favorites

By Dan Bracaglia last updated

Unlock insights into your sleep quality, workout routines, and overall health with one of the best smart rings in 2026, tested and beloved by the editors at Tom's Guide.

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A close up of the Oura Ring 5 on a woman's hand. To the left, screenshots of sleep scores from the same night are shown. One is from Apple Watch Ultra's Health App and the other is from the Oura app.
My Oura Ring 5 said my sleep score was much worse than what my Apple Watch was showing me — until I made this simple change

By Frances Daniels Published

I noticed big discrepancies between my Apple Watch Ultra and Oura Ring 5 sleep scores. Turns out I'd made a common mistake with the Oura. Here's how I fixed it fast...

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A close up of a woman lying in bed sleeping while wearing an Oura Ring. In the right hand side is a screenshot of the Oura app showing sleep tracking data
Is my Oura Ring 100% accurate? No, and I wouldn't expect it to be — here's why I'll keep using it to track my sleep

By Ruth Jones last updated

A lawsuit alleges the Oura Ring 5 lacks the capability to measure your sleep stages. But how much accuracy do we need from our sleep trackers?

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Close-up of the Circular Ring 3 Pro and Slim at the IFA show in Berlin, Germany
I just went hands-on with the new Circular Ring 3 — and it beats the Oura Ring 5 in 3 big ways

By Dan Bracaglia Published

Circular just launched an even smarter smart ring, and it beats the Oura Ring 5 (and other top smart rings) in three major ways.

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Circular just announced two new smart rings at IFA 2026: I sat down with their CEO to find out more

By Jane McGuire Published

I sat down with Circular's CEO to find out more about the new rings.

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Garmin looks to be developing a smart ring: Here’s what we know so far

By Jane McGuire Published

After the launch of its Qirqa screenless fitness tracker, Garmin could be preparing to launch its own smart ring. Here's what we know so far.

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Images of the Oura Ring 5 and a woman sleeping with a smile on her face.
My sleep went from 6 hours to 7 using the Oura Ring — 3 key features that helped me gain an extra hour

By Frances Daniels last updated

The Oura Ring doesn't just track my sleep stages, it optimized my bedtime routine and helped me go from 6 to 7 hours of sleep thanks to these 3 key features

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