Life with the Oura Ring 4

Unwrapping my time with the Oura has come gone.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My Honest Oura Ring Review

— The Good, The Bad, and The Real

My time with the Oura Ring has come and gone. From the start, it felt like something special — clean design, solid build, and a promise to help me understand my body better. It’s small, it’s lightweight, and it tracks everything from sleep to daily activity, even working with glucose monitors now.

When I first opened that box, I’ll be real — it was love at first sight. The ring looked sleek, modern, and high-end. I liked it so much I bought the gold version for my wife and me so we could mix and match when we travel.

Oura gets a lot right: it looks great, feels great, and works quietly in the background without flashing lights or bulky screens. But after months of use, I learned where it shines — and where it falls short.

❤️ What I Loved

1. Battery Life (5/5): This is a real win. You get a full week on one charge. That’s freedom if you travel or just hate plugging things in every night.

2. Design (5/5): It’s stylish. You can wear it anywhere — gym, dinner, work, date night — and it still looks good. It’s tech that feels like jewelry.

3. Sleep Tracking (4/5): Oura’s sleep insights are excellent. You get details on your REM, deep sleep, and overall recovery without it feeling complicated.

4. Headspace Integration (5/5): Having guided meditations built right into the app is clutch. I use it for late-night wind-downs, especially after long days.

5. Red Light, No Problem (5/5): Unlike Whoop, there’s no bright green light flashing in your eyes at night. The soft red glow is easy on the eyes and doesn’t mess with sleep.

⚠️ What Needs Work

1. Cold Weather Fit (3/5): I found out the hard way during a winter hike. My fingers swelled from the cold, and the ring got tight — almost painfully so. By the time I finished my 7-mile hike, my hands were warm again, and the ring finally came off. Lesson learned: not ideal for freezing temps.

   
   

2. Workout Data (3/5): If you’ve used Garmin, Whoop, or an Apple Watch, you’ll notice Oura’s workout data feels barebones. No body battery, no strain score, no real training load. It’s more for general wellness than serious fitness tracking.

   
   

3. Subscription Fee (2/5): After spending roughly $349–$499, having to pay extra each month for full access feels like a slap on the wrist. At least other brands push regular updates; Oura’s progress feels slower.

   
   

4. Comfort While Training (3/5): When lifting weights or running, it can feel awkward. It’s still a ring — and rings weren’t really made for grip work or barbell days.

   
   

5. Limited Progress Metrics (3/5): Oura gives you the “what” — not always the “why.” You get readiness and activity scores, but no real breakdown of effort or recovery strain.

💉 Trying the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Monitor

I also tried pairing Oura with the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Monitor. The concept is great — imagine seeing how your food and habits affect your glucose levels in real time.

But the execution isn’t there yet. The sensor didn’t last long before disconnecting, and I ended up canceling my subscription after a few months. Still, I learned a lot about how my eating windows and fasting patterns affected my body.

So while the feature sounds great on paper, it’s not quite worth the price yet. And if your sensor disconnects early — trust me — you’re not the only one.

🏁 Final Thoughts

So, would I do it again? No

The Oura Ring is a solid 4-star device. It’s perfect if you’re just getting started on your wellness journey, or if you want to track your sleep, stress, and activity without wearing a big screen on your wrist.

It’s stylish, simple, and teaches you about your habits in a way that’s easy to digest. But if you’re serious about training, recovery, or athletic performance — you might outgrow it fast.

All in all, the Oura Ring is a great starter tool. It looks good, lasts long, and helps you pay attention to your body. Just know that what it gives you in elegance, it takes back a little in depth.

Overall Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)

• Best for: Sleep, wellness, mindfulness, beginners

• Not for: Hardcore training or data-driven athletes

• Would I buy again? No — Its not for me, but maybe for you.