Seems like a cool piece of tech, it being able to pick up on you being sick before even you know. The thing that kills it for me is having to pay monthly to use it, especially for the $400 price tag.
I've noticed that if I'm behind in sleep my body will be put into more deep sleep when I'm sleep versus REM sleep then the sleep percentage flips when I catch back up on sleep in general. I think this supports that not getting enough sleep literally means your body has built up need to repair itself. Sleep is muy importante
I like the idea of using a ring to track your sleep because I can't sleep with a watch on. But for that price, I might as well get the Apple watch ultra.
@@sdrawkcabmiay that’s just fishing at this point. If a company charges a subscription for a product, then the company should take the hit on the cost on the product to get people to subscribe to the product…
Yeah but if you’re not gonna wear it because you don’t like to sleep with it then it’s pretty pointless. Just get the one that you’re likely to use. Also investing in your health is worth so much more than a couple hundred dollars
@@KirilDobrev good point, but I don't have any sleeping problems, I just love cool tech. Maybe if sleep tracking is that important then the ring is probably a good idea for someone who won't wear a watch in bed.
@@sdrawkcabmiay its so unnatural to manage sleep tho. I think it’s less healthy to try and get your sleep perfect compared to just going to sleep at a set time and wake up at set time
What's crazy is how much technology is actually old but new to us, the military get to play with prototypes and experiment with all kinds of advanced tech that we don't get to see for many years.
Obviously new prototypes won’t be released for the public. Imagine how many of them aren’t working properly or have unwanted malfunctions. The amount of returns would crazy high. So I’m fine with not having the craziest tech right from the get-go so that they can polish the tech and make it suitable for the public.
Yep, the fingerprint sensors on most phones have been out for at least a decade. I remember using the sensors for authentication on certain devices when I first got in.
The military is using insanely old technology. They have a stupidly high budget because as every governmental branch, if they don't use the whole budget, it gets reduced. (Awful incentives on the government, who would have guessed?) So they spend ludicrous amounts of money very inefficiently on private contractors that can develop a couple of cool technologies from time to time. Not that they really have to deliver, it just needs to look good on paper to justify the budget and all the money that was stolen from the tax payers. Under the hood, the military and government in general is a bunch of very old tech, very poorly optimized and synced with each other.
That’s honestly not that bad, most people are probably subscribed to multiple entertainment apps that are about $10 so stop 2 of them and you’re at $20, and this is more helpful and important than some tv shows and movies
@@sdrawkcabmiay welcome to the world of companies trying to make money, Fitbit and whoop both have a subscription and apple fitness+ has one too, it’s not really anything new and unless you’re gonna complain about all subscriptions don’t complain about just one
@@sdrawkcabmiay I mean the whoop only tracks and some fitbits only track, only one that does FAR more in all the watches is Apple Watch which is more expensive
More videos like this, please. Actually wearing and trying out the products for some time so we know if there a good buy or if they sound great, but suck.
@@flavioa6351 this one and the one he did with the Apple Watch for a day I personally think we're pretty good videos and better than his lack luster 30,0000 phone unboxing video. It's a change, it was much needed.
I just brought the ring a week ago and love it. I have been sick for the past two days and on Monday it knew something was wrong bc of sleep patterns and heart rate.. One of my favorite new techs
Out of curiosity did you purposely neglect to mention that this product requires a monthly subscription; or did I just miss it throughout the entire video. I'm only asking under the assumption that those viewing this video; may not know that it does require a monthly subscription fee for the software after purchasing the product. That is also assuming that they have not gone back to a 1 time fee
It’s really cool, especially if you like wearing a regular watch, but $350+ purchase price, PLUS $5.99 a month for a subscription? Yea right… massive F IMO.
What would be amazing is if the ring could act like a mouse for the technical device you’re using. Similar to like a mouse scroller for apps like TikTok, RU-vid, and Instagram
Unfortunately this was the only option I had. I have sleeves and any smartwatch on the market is not accurate due to the sensors not being able to pass through the ink. The ring is a viable option. I really enjoy it, I like not having to take it off frequently and it’s sleek.
That's what's interesting about it, it detects illness before you feel anything. Plus it's more comfortable than smart watches and the battery life is really awesome! It tackles a more holistic and wellness approach compared to smart watches that tracks activity and fitness. You can actually protect its beauty without sacrificing biometrics and comfort with an OSleeve.
I work shift work and it has I believe forever effected my sleep habits, having one of these could be informative/helpful... hopefully they become more affordable
I just bought the gold gen 3 and I wear it as a wedding band and it truly is amazing. I’m a tech head and I needed a new wedding band so I killed 2 birds with 1 stone👌🏾
@@nccapone344 no it also does blood oxygen levels, breathing rate, calorie count, steps, activity scoring, readiness scoring which is very detailed, period tracking if you’re a chick lol, and other things on the app with meditation, how caffeine effects your day, alcohol before bed, things like that and the battery life is great. Not bad for a wedding ring lol
I love the design of the Oura. It's the only type of wearable I'd be able to tolerate, especially while sleeping. However, the forced subscription model is an absolute deal breaker for me. I am truly infuriated and disgusted by this push toward ongoing subscription fees ro access your own damn data. It's happening across all industries, even in cars, so it's becoming more difficult to avoid. Not only do they extort this monthly fee out of you for access to your own data, but they also will sell your data to other their corporate partners for additional profit and you will have absolutely no control over that. Data mining is becoming the core business model in just about every industry and, in many cases, you are paying a fee for the privilege of being a product for them to sell. As much as I love its form factor, the Oura is off the table for me.
2.:55 I recently bought a Huawei Band 7, and it breaks down the data to the same level. I have a Amazfit gtr 2 mini as well, which is great, but has a little less detail, as it is a little older. So no, I do have this data. From a €49 device. Granted, it's not a ring. But it is hardly there, doesn't weigh very much, lasts long and charges crazy fast. Better battery life than the ring, but of course there's more space in a band than in the ring for the battery. Very interesting though!
I've had the gen 3 ring for almost a year and I've loved it. I knew I was getting sick before I felt it. This ring show so many things for that's in the sleep.
That ring is super science fiction 8) I recently took an upper division course on technology and the brain. I use a samsung watch to track my sleep, but I'd suggest reducing blue light before bed.
What annoys me is the EMF radiation with that ring. I have to turn on and off airplane mode whenever I don’t sync the ring with my phone (and in order to turn it off, you have to put it on the charging thing every time which is annoying af)
I JUST BOUGHT MINE LAST WEEK AND I LOVE IT NOW I DON'T HAVE TO RELY ON MY SAMSUNG GEAR 4 WATCH TO KEEP TRACK OF MY SLEEP OR WALKING PATTERNS. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THIS TO ME... I LOVE IT AND YES I GOT MINE THROUGH AFFIRM PAYMENT PLAN AND GOT IT RIGHT AWAY...
pretty much. But that data visualized could be very empowering. Say you sleep your 8 hrs full but still waking up tired, the data can show what might be happening in your REM sleep cycles which can give you clues on how to manage better prep habits before sleep and taking supplements for sleep to improve REM cycles. However, theyre is far more affordable alternatives with no subscription or data sharing or need to connect to wifi, and they come in the form of watches. like 30$-80$
Great for tracking sleep. Rem and overall sleep quality, heart rate and Oxygen. Those metrics will be accurate. The total gimmick is the readiness scoring , the time it takes you to fall asleep ( doesn't account for people on their phone in bed which means they aren't trying to sleep right away. Wind down time not accounted) . There can be no generic formula for readiness scoring that applies to every individual. Definitely not scientific!
Do a side to side comparison of some watches. I would be interested to know the numbers if you wear the ring and say a galaxy watch a couple of nights in a row.
I have had this V2.. good, very effective but bulky on the finger. Really wish they made the thickness thinner. Tough to wear in weight training. And now they charge for the app... wish they didn't do that. For Regular users and who can pay for subscription get it!! Worth every 💵💸
Oura Ring versus Apple Watch .. don’t know detail of data differences.. but adjustable strap makes it likely the watch sensors are always making good skin contact, whereas the fit of a ring varies with body temperature.. And you’d want to buy a ring that fits well from the off.. watch straps can be adjusted. Battery: Oura told me that the 15mAh (yes, very small) cannot be replaced. I believe them. Apple Watch batteries can be replaced - even a good amateur repairer can make this replacement. I don’t like totally non-replaceable lithium batteries in premium devices. I wonder whether @iFixit have looked at the Oura device..
And let's keep in mind this technology is completely unstudied. Even if they have studied it, they're not going to release the results, especially if it doesn't favor them. There's been many studies on Bluetooth technology that has caused many issues for people especially tumors behind the ear. I can only imagine what wearing a ring on your finger all the time will cause.
$300!?! You know, growing up I was told as technology got better, prices would go down on new electronics. All I am seeing is the price keeps going up and up. New tech is old tech and old tech is primal technology
But does it come with a warning that prolonged usage will turn you into a ringwraith?! Jokes aside, I have a wristband that provides the same amount of data, cost less than $50, does not require a monthly subscription and the battery lasts two to three weeks instead of four days.
I like that A LOT actually. I however have the Galaxy Watch (the latest whatever it is) and I've become accustomed to wearing them during sleep. Usually give it charge refresh during my shower and bedtime snack or tea drinking and in the morning while I prep for work. It's pretty cool tracking all that data AND it also does a lot of what the ring does so it kinda becomesa challenge for improvement. If I didn't have the watch I'd definitely cop this ring.
The newest Fitbit goes 2 weeks if you turn off always on display. And I get a clock/date/ current heart rate. It’s so thin you will not know it’s there. I KNOW AND FEEL A DAMN RING. MY HANDS SWELL
It was Nonsense to sleep without my watch on my hand in last 30 years. I feel naked without watch on my hand. Ring of any kind on my fingers is out of the question.
One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, One ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them; In the Land of Mordor where the shadows lie.
