This Huge $120 off Oura Ring Deal Is Selling Out Fast — Why Labor Day Could Be Your Last Chance To Get One of the Year’s Best Sleep Trackers for Just $199

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I've spent the past eight months testing sleep trackers from the biggest names in wearable tech including Apple, Garmin, and Whoop. But the Oura Ring 3 is the one I keep recommending to friends wanting to learn more about their sleep. And this Labor Day the Ring 3 Tracker is down to $199 (was from $299) at Oura.

I hardly ever see the Oura Ring discounted, and to me a top-rated sleep tracker for under $200 is worth a look when shopping this year's Labor Day mattress and sleep deals. The Oura Ring 3 isn't the newest model, but I think it's the best value for money as it offers a lot of the same functionality as the more expensive Ring 4 (see our Oura Ring 4 review for more).

Here's what you need to know...

Oura Ring 3: from $299 from $199 at Oura
The Oura Ring keeps tabs on everything from your heart rate, HRV, sleep cycles, sleep timing and sleep latency (how long it takes you to fall asleep). This data is visible in the Oura app, where you can also find tips on how to improve your sleep. The Oura Ring 3 may not be the newest smart ring on the block but it is the best value right now. The fact that it's been discounted for a while and how there are limited colors and sizes left suggests this is a closeout sale on the previous gen model. With a $100 discount the Oura Ring 3 Heritage is down to $199, while the Horizon design is down to $229 from $349 (be prepared to pay a monthly $5.99 subscription fee). I rarely see this one on sale, so I recommend snapping it up now instead of waiting as it's already starting to sell out.

Our review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (4,200+ reviews)

Is the Oura Ring a reliable sleep tracker?

The Oura Ring 3 has proved itself as a reliable health tracker among Tom's Guide's testing panel. It helped one of our team detect sleep apnea and, in terms of sleep tracking, I'd even place it above the $399 Apple Watch 10.

Its sleep reports are thorough, including total sleep time, sleep efficiency, restfulness, sleep stages and latency, as well as oxygen saturation and heart rate information.

Although this sounds like a lot of data to absorb in the morning, the app is digestible and easy to navigate.

While testing the Oura Ring 3, I've found the metrics it gives me accurately reflect my night's sleep and how I felt upon waking. And as well as measuring your sleep, you can find helpful tips on how to improve it.

A woman's hand with pink nails wearing a silver Oura Ring on index finger surrounded by screenshots from Oura app of sleep tracking prompts — (Image credit: Future)

Don't just take my word for it: a sleep-tracking study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital took the Oura Ring Gen 3, Apple Watch Series 8 and Fitbit Sense 2 to the lab to compare them against polysomnography testing (that is, the "gold standard" of sleep assessment).

The researchers concluded that the Oura Ring Gen 3 performs the best with up to 10% greater accuracy, especially when it comes to differentiating sleep stages.

Smaller budget? Try this instead...

Uaunega Smart Ring: was $55.99 now $44.99 at Amazon
Yes, there's a great deal on the Oura Ring, but if you're looking for a budget sleep tracking ring without a subscription, this 4.8-star rated Uaunega smart ring promises to monitor your sleep time and sleep quality for less. There's 20% off at Amazon this Labor Day, reducing the price to just $44.99 (was $55.99) and it'll be delivered for free. Customers say it's "comfortable", "precise" and has a great battery life.

User score: ★★★★½ (80+ reviews)

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Eve is a PPA-accredited journalist with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. She is a Sleep Staff Writer at Tom’s Guide and has four years’ experience writing health features and news. She is particularly interested in the relationship between good sleep and overall health. At Tom’s Guide Eve is responsible for coverage and reviews of sleep tech and is our smart and cooling mattress specialist, focussing on brands such as Eight Sleep and Sleep Number. She also covers general mattress reviews, seeks out the best deals to produce tried-and-tested buyer's guides for sleep accessories and enjoys writing in-depth features about sleep health. She has been involved in rigorous testing procedures for mattress reviews in our Sleep Studio and has interviewed experts including sleep doctors and psychologists. When not covering sleep at Tom's Guide, Eve enjoys writing about health and fitness, food and culture.

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