wearables
Oura Ring Generation 3
Oura leads the market in sleep staging accuracy and temperature-based biomarker tracking. Its form factor allows for more consistent skin contact than wrist-based wearables, particularly for nocturnal HRV and respiratory rate.
Quality & Materials
Lightweight titanium with a non-allergenic, non-metallic inner molding. Uses research-grade infrared PPG sensors and NTC temperature sensors.
Evidence & Testing
Brand Transparency
While they publish validation studies, their specific 'Readiness' algorithm is proprietary and less transparent than raw data exports.
Value Assessment
The $5.99/month subscription is a drawback, but the accuracy of the temperature sensor for cycle tracking and early illness detection provides unique value.
Why Not Alternatives?
Superior to the Samsung Galaxy Ring and Whoop in peer-reviewed sleep validation. Unlike wrist-based trackers, the finger-based pulse oximetry is less prone to movement artifacts during sleep.
Sources & References
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Thorne
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