ŌURA reviews and discussion

I just got an Oura ring, after being an Apple Watch girlie for 6 years. I was wearing the Apple Watch daily for notifications & fitness tracking, but it needed to charge every night so I wasn't getting any sleep analytics on it. So, I got the oura ring because 1) it looks great with my other rings, and 2) it has a battery life that lasts over 4 days and charges in under an hour, which means I can get a lot more actionable data (like on sleep) from it. My oura ring informed me that my resting heart rate spikes over 10bpm after just a glass or two of wine, so now I'm experimenting with giving up alcohol for a while to see how my overall health and sleeping improves. I wouldn't have made that realization if I wasn't collecting this data daily/nightly to see how my body is impacted by the various things I do and consume. I also started stacking it with other delicate rings to make it a bit more trendy and fit in with my other rings I wear. I've recommended it to so many people now - it's definitely a bit pricey, but totally worth the investment in your health and wellbeing!

Original Review from 3 years ago: I've had my Oura ring for about 10 months now, and I really really like it! Over time it doesn't feel very bulky at all and I love getting insights on my sleep and overall wellness. It's such a comprehensive look at your health, and I love using the meditation audio feature in the app. The ring is quite accurate and very insightful. It picks up on skin temperature differences and it's often accurately been able to tell when I have started to get sick or I pushed myself too hard in working out. It makes me feel much more confident in the fact that I lead an active lifestyle without fully realizing it. I appreciate its metrics and insights on how much activity I get throughout the day, because before the ring, I would've felt bad about not being "traditionally active." Oura helps me see how much activity I actually expend throughout the course of the day and helps me calibrate. Review Edit: June 2025, after 4 years of Oura Ring (first bought in December 2021) It's been about a month since I cancelled my Oura subscription. If I'm being honest I never really looked at the metrics all that much to begin with. Over time it became just a comfort item, so I continue to charge and wear the ring itself, but I don't even open the app to sync the ring for my three scores (that's all you get when you stop subscribing.) I'm on my SECOND refurbished replacement since I first bought into Oura (all rings Gen 3), and I have to say the longevity of the ring itself is pretty disappointing. (1.5 years on my OG, almost 2 years on my first replacement, and I'm about 3 months into my current one) I'm pretty diligent about being careful with my ring, I charge it as suggested—daily while I'm showering, and I take it off if I'm lifting weights or know I'll put unnecessary pressure/strain on the ring itself. The only features I miss is the step count when I don't have my phone on me, and the expanded sleep metrics. Looking back, I found the chronotype evaluator the most practical piece of information I can carry forward in my life, but once it was able to measure those trends, the ring itself stopped mattering on a daily basis to me. The hype around it now is understandable, but I honestly think there are better things you can spend your money on. Its subscription paywall for all basic functioning is pretty predatory considering the price of the ring alone. Save yourself the money and the headache of having to request replacements for the ring in the long-term. Customer service is super kind and helpful when it does come to refurbished replacements, though so thank you to the Oura team for that!

I have had my oura ring for over a year and have enjoyed it. I use it for the natural cycles app and like that I don’t have to worry about checking my temperature daily. I enjoy the sleep analytics as well. If you are looking for a fitness tracker, this is not the best option in my opinion.

Our ring constantly reminds me to take a better care of myself my tracking ny heart rate and sleep quality. I’m thankful to my brother who gifted me the on my birthday. I also like its simple clean design. I’ll be gifting Oura to my best friend on her birthday!

The ring is surprisingly light and the gold is a nice yellow gold (not brassy). It also looks nice even on shorter fingers. It's great at picking up sleep, heart rate, and other cues and has helped me get more effective sleep.

I love how easy it is to track sleep and spot trends in my sleeping patterns. Especially how much stress affects me. I can see clearly from my data when I’ve been on holiday and when I’ve been working.

I purchased the Oura ring about 5 months ago. I find the information it can track is impressive. I haven’t had any issues with the ring so I cannot speak as to customer service. I have received a notice that they are offering additional months if free service which is a plus. This is a convenient effective wellness tracker. The ring is comfortable, although a little bulky. The sleep tracking feature is terrific and I have improved my sleeping habits as a result. I do wish the activity tracker was a little better. The battery life is great. I am looking forward to the updates. Overall I am very happy with my purchase.

I was resistant to any type of health tracker for ages, but during the pandemic my quality of sleep took a hit and I wanted to understand more about what was impacting my sleep cycle. However I really wanted something minimal and without a screen that might steal more of my attention with notifications (sorry apple!) so an Oura ring felt like the right choice for me. The rings are sleek, small and capture data around readiness/stress, sleep and activity, which were the most important for me.

Oura is in my top five favourite purchases of all time. I absolutely love it. I've used Fitbit and Apple watches in the past and really struggled to wear them 24/7 as they tend to pinch my arm when I sleep, and never loved showering in them, but Oura was the wearable I could finally wear 24/7 and felt comfortable. My fingers swell and hold fluid changing quite a bit in size, especially in the heat and in the summer months, so I was nervous if Oura would be suitable for me before purchasing one. If you have the same thing with your hands, here's my pro tip: Oura will send you a sizing kit to figure out your size. Wear the size that fits for a couple of weeks, and purchase one that fits your desired finger on your larger hand (most of us have one). When your fingers swell, it will likely fit the same finger on your other hands, and voila, swap around. Oura's insights are simple to understand and easy to turn into action that matters to change my behaviour to get the desired results in my life—whether choosing an earlier bedtime, increasing my daily exercise, or ensuring I move every hour. My favourite insight? Using my daily readiness score to decide what workout I will do that day. While I commit to at least five workouts per week, I use a system to do my most challenging workouts when my readiness is the highest and the easier ones on the days when I might need a bit more recovery. Colour-wise? I've purchased Oura Black, Stealth and currently have the Gold Heritage version. I loved all of them—they are exactly as pictured on the Oura website and socials. I've been wearing the ring since 2018 and have loved each generation upgrade and watching the product development and innovation. I was part of a 6-month study with Oura and the University of San Francisco throughout COVID where I volunteered my data to see if Oura could predict COVID when, or before COVID-19 was contracted. I love that Oura is dedicated to improving the well-being of humanity.

Honestly love my oura ring. I probably shouldn't know this much information about myself everyday but i do think it's helped with sleeping and overall trying to be healthier. It's more eyeopening than anything else. Switched from my apple watch to oura primarily for exercise and am very pleased with how much more i like the Oura ring - for the tech aspects + how it looks!

I've been following Oura for 8+ years and I'm impressed with how their rings have become simpler and more stylish. Talking to friends who use it, opinions differ; some appreciate the detailed health insights, while others find it overwhelming. As the product evolves, I'm curious to see how Oura will balance this by refining their customer journey, offering a more streamlined experience for those who find it too informative, and a "pro-mode" for data enthusiasts.

Totalll game changerrr. I’m obsessed with my Oura Ring. I’ve had an Apple Watch for years, but honestly? It started to feel like wearing a mini phone on my wrist. Bulky, annoying, and not exactly cute. The Oura Ring, on the other hand, is sleek, low key, and way more comfortable. Half the time I forget I’m even wearing it. It does everything I actually care about: tracks my steps (way more accurately than my Apple Watch, weirdly), monitors my heart rate, gives me deep sleep insights, and even helps me track my cycle. It’s like having a tiny wellness coach wrapped around my finger. The app is super user friendly and makes all the data feel digestible, not overwhelming or techy for the sake of it.

It's alright, I'm really into the whole idea of tracking my sleep and that part is pretty cool. However, when I hit the gym, the ring can be a bit bothersome and gets in my way, which can get annoying. I'm currently giving Whoop a try to see if it suits me better. But overall, it's still alright, which is why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5, mainly due to the workout situation.

After returning my Oura Ring at the end of 2022, I decided to repurchase it in October 2024 because I missed the invaluable health insights it provided—especially around sleep, heart rate, and latency time. This second try turned out to be the right decision. My health has significantly improved since getting it back. Initially, I ordered the Oura 3, but shortly after, the Oura 4 was released. I returned the Oura 3 in time to upgrade, and the difference has been remarkable. The Oura 4 boasts a much better battery life and even more accurate data tracking. One of the standout features in this version is the Meal Log (currently in beta), which allows you to track your meals and integrate them with your overall health metrics. Oura now also monitors your heart rate patterns throughout the day, showing how many hours you spent stressed versus restored. Another great addition is the cardiovascular age feature, which serves as an excellent indicator of overall heart health. Overall, the Oura 4 has taken health tracking to the next level, and I couldn’t be happier with the upgrade! The OURA 4 design is also better and lighter than the OURA 3 ______________________________ Previous Review > I ordered my OURA ring end of October 2022 and i returned it 1 month after. The experience is great overall but I m not sure about the results provided - sometimes during the night i would have been awake for 2 hours and the oura ring would have recorded the opposite. it seems to work on when you fall asleep and when you wake up, the temperature body. Cons 1: If your finger swells during the night it feels very uncomfortable when you wake up, very complicated to remove the ring Cons 2: not sure about the impact of wearing the ring that requires to have Bluetooth open even during the night for your health The return was very very easy

My first generation ring worked well, I have the latest version and its not been possible to pair it correctly.

Amazing sleep tracker! The design is made to look like a normal ring, but it doubles as a sleep tracker. I like getting the data as to how I’ve slept. It’s super important to understand how you’ve slept because it’ll impact your day, exercise and food

i do love my oura ring but i also feel like i dont neeeeed a lot of the info it provides, it also isnt great at tracking workouts. i just got it for the natural cycles integration which is cool

I've had my Oura ring for about 2 months and I absolutely love it. It was a pricy purchase and I don't love that I have to pay a monthly fee, but in the time I've had it, they've added some handy new features to the app that I appreciate, I hope this continues to happen as that definitely makes me feel better about paying monthly for the app. I could get into the weeds about how much I love the ring but overall, the apperance is subtle (I barely notice it anymore), its lightweight and super comfortable, and I really love the insights it's provided me. I pay more close attention to my sleeping habits, I find it helps me stay more active, and I also use it to track my cycle. I found I liked having goals when I used to use my apple watch, but this feels much more passive and my speed, but I'm not using it for heavy fitness tracking. If I wanted more stats, or if I was going to the gym I would probably still wear my watch.

I’ve been wearing my Oura ring for about 4 months and I love it! I hate wearing things on my wrist and don’t want to added distraction of a screen on my arm. This ring is a great, non invasive way to track sleep, steps, heart rate, etc. The readiness score helps me pay attention to how I’m feeling and take rests when needed. Overall, I’ve found the Oura has helped me be more in tune with my body and be able to look at the specific causes for why I’m feeling great/poorly on a given day.

Oura provides behavioral data for deeper insights on your daily activities. Not just your sleep and exercise but also for all those in-between times to track how active your days (and nights!) have been. It’s extremely useful and, most importantly, it drives changes in your habits as a result. Can’t imagine life without it at this point!