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Vogue
10-07-2025
- Health
- Vogue
Oura Ring vs Ultrahuman Ring—We're Settling the Debate
For years, I was a diehard smartwatch fan. I loved tracking my exercise, steps, and—as the technology began to evolve—other metrics like sleep, recovery, and more. Having unique insights about my health and activity all laid out in easy-to-read data helped me better plan my workouts, and understand why I might be feeling out of it (spoiler: it was usually because I had a glass of wine the night before or stared at my screen too late). However, I started to tire of always having a wearable strapped to my wrist—I didn't always want to be sporting a noticeable smartwatch, and I began to get annoyed by excess notifications. Then, fitness rings hit the market—first the Oura ring, and then followed by, most notably, the Ultrahuman Air ring. After working as a health and fitness journalist for over a decade, I've had the privilege of testing dozens of fitness trackers for myself—and tracker rings quickly became my favorite way to collect consistent health data. After testing both popular devices, I'm sharing my honest reviews on each (including their design, metrics, and overall experience), along with how they compare to the other. In This Story Oura Ring 4 vs Ultrahuman Ring Air For me, the biggest draw of both of these rings is the fact that they look like a subtle piece of jewelry. Nevertheless, they offer an abundance of metrics—some of which they have in common, and some which are unique to each ring—and, in my experience, are often more accurate with sleep data than other wearables. Compared to a smartwatch or other fitness trackers, these rings also have an impressively long battery life (four to eight days), which is such a game-changer to avoid interruptions to continuous health measurements. And, since they're considered health-supporting devices, they are covered by HSA/FSA. I tested them out side-by-side, one on each hand, and here are my thoughts on how they stack up. Design + Wear 'Oura rings feel like the wellness world's greatest signifier: the ring is instantly recognizable to anybody in the know and anytime I've talked to somebody who also had one on (Jennifer Aniston, Emma Corrin), they've always wanted to talk stats. What's your sleep score can be the ultimate brag in a way,' Vogue's senior beauty and wellness editor Margaux Anbouba says, calling it 'the OG and most prevalent chic wearable tech out there.' Both are available in six different different finishes—Oura is available in Silver, Black, Brushed Silver, Stealth, Gold, or Rose Gold; while Ultrahuman comes in Silver, Black, Brushed Silver, Stealth, Gold, and Rose Gold—so you can decide on the look that best-suits your personal style. Personally, I've been on a mixed-metal kick, so I opted for a gold Oura and a silver Ultrahuman. As mentioned, what's great about both of these options is that they actually look like jewelry (some people on TikTok have even shared tips for creating a gorgeous ring stack with them). Their designs do slightly differ, though. The Oura has a beveled edge, which makes it appear to have a smaller width than its more squared-edge counterpart, although they are technically the same width (depending on ring size). The Ultrahuman, however, is a bit thinner (2.45mm vs. 2.8mm). Personally, I think this combination of details (thickness and width and shape) makes the Oura option look somewhat more like an actual ring—in fact, I often get compliments on that ring before people realize it's actually a wearable.
Stuff.tv
20-05-2025
- Health
- Stuff.tv
Acer's newest release was a total surprise – you'll never guess what it is
So far at Computex 2025, Acer has released some excellent new computing devices – as you'd expect. My favourite so far has been the lightweight Swift Edge 14 that competes with the MacBook Air. But Acer's newest release was a total surprise – a health-tracking smart ring. Yep, I'll say it again. A health-tracking smart ring. I wear the Ultrahuman Air smart ring to track my steps and sleep when I don't want to wear my Apple Watch. It looks great, works really well, and even syncs with Apple Health. And other options from Samsung and Oura are quite popular. But Acer isn't a brand I expected to make a health wearable. That said, it seems the brand has done a good job. The FreeSense ring goes for $199 and doesn't require a monthly subscription – a big tick in my book. Wrapped in a lightweight titanium alloy, the FreeSense Ring aims to blend in while monitoring everything from your heart rate and HRV to blood oxygen levels and sleep. It comes in seven sizes and weighs just 2 to 3 grams. It's water resistant up to 50 metres and, crucially, doesn't look like you've strapped a fitness tracker to your knuckle. Of course, it's not just about looking slick. The real pitch here is wellness tracking without the monthly wallet drain. Unlike Oura, Acer isn't asking for a subscription to access the good stuff. That includes AI-driven insights via the companion app, which will analyse your vitals and spit out lifestyle advice. Whether these insights actually help you live better or just guilt-trip you into going to bed earlier remains to be seen. Battery life is pegged at four days, which, let's be honest, isn't exactly brag-worthy compared to some of the competition, but still nothing to be sniffed at. And there's a whiff of possibility that Acer might integrate the ring into its wider ecosystem in the future. Imagine waving your finger to pause a video on your Acer laptop or unlocking your device like a wizard. The Acer FreeSense Ring will be available from August with a price tag of $199 to $250. It comes in seven different sizes, and either matte rose gold or glossy black. As I mentioned, you don't need a subscription to access health data the ring collects.
