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People love statistics. And more importantly, people love statistics about themselves. Being able to analyze our fitness levels, sleep patterns, and count our steps—we are paying attention to our minds and bodies like never before. So it's only natural that we've tried our fair share of health trackers. There are clip-on monitors, smart watches, advanced fitness apps, armbands, and now, the smart ring.
The smart ring is for the person that can't part with their stats, but wants to go about it in the most discreet way. They don't want something cumbersome or too noticeable; they want a sleek design that they can wear everyday to track their health with the most minimal of effort. Hence, the smart ring, a band that contains more metrics that seems possible in the millimeter diameter. Their popularity has increased rapidly, and maybe it's time for you to get onboard.
You've probably seen Oura's iconic band (which we love), but there are also a handful of other companies innovating rings for specific capabilities. Monitor your sleep with Go2sleep or manage your money with RingPay. Whatever you want to do, there's a ring for it. Stay on top of your stats with the five best smart rings around town.
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If there's a smart ring you've already heard of, it's most likely the Oura Ring. With sleep tracking, nap detection, blood oxygen sensing, workout insights, and 24/7 heart rate monitoring, the features housed in the slim design are endless. There's also more than 50 audio sessions for meditation, sleep, focus, and recovery. Yeah, name something Oura can't do.
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Circular's smart ring has impressive health tracking capabilities packed into a simple style. Heart rate monitoring, temperature detection, sleeping tracking, guided breathing, and an alarm clock are all packed into the tiny device. Plus, there's four finishes to choose from.
Go2sleep Ring
If you don't care about your daily activity stats and you're looking to just track your sleep states, then this advanced tracker is for you. It analyzes your sleep quality to help you better understand your blood oxygen, heart rate, sleep stages, and other vital indicators. Using this data in conjunction with subjective measurements (an electronic sleep diary), PSQI questionnaires, you can get a comprehensive assessment with steps to fine-tune your lifestyle and improve your sleep quality.
Smart Ring
This ring is all about understanding the data that it amasses. The device interprets heart rate, variability, temperature, and sleep into indexes that the wearer can comprehend. In combination with an app, you get a holistic picture of your health. While the battery lasts for up to three days, the portable charging case helps ensure you're never without juice. It's cheaper, sleeker, but might not be a fit for the person looking for the most stats on the market.
RingPay 2
Okay, so this one isn't about fitness, but it is smart, so it's worth a mention. Looking for an alternative device to handle your finances? RingPay does just that. Make a transaction by merely waving your hand over a pay terminal. You can also earn cash back at participating retailers, donate with each purchase, and export transactions as a PDF to other devices.
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