Ultrahuman Vs Oura smart ring

[Luke Friend]

I recently bought an Oura ring, but after trying it out, I decided to return it and give the UH ring a try. I'm still within the return period for the Ultrahuman, but so far, I'm thrilled with my decision!

Thought I'd share a few reasons why I prefer the UH ring over the Oura:

 

Comfort: The UH ring is more comfortable. The Oura ring has three little sensor bumps that sit under your finger, whereas the UH ring has a slightly flattened piece. I found the Oura ring more noticeable and bothersome, especially at night.

App: Both apps offer similar data, graphs, and scores, but I prefer the UH app because of its additional features, like optimal caffeine intake timing and tips on when to get natural light. Plus, there's no subscription fee! As someone shifting from being a 24/7 Apple Watch user, I was put off by the Oura's subscription fee. It's frustrating to pay extra after buying an expensive ring, especially since I sometimes prefer wearing my watch and don't want to worry about managing a subscription.

Workout Features: The Oura ring only records walks or runs, while the UH ring allows you to track various workout types (though this feature is still in beta). However, a downside of the UH ring is that it doesn't count workouts recorded outside the app as "Active Minutes." If I use my Apple Watch to record a workout that might damage the ring or that I don't want to wear the ring for, it impacts my active minutes trend since the workout won't count towards it that day.

Ring Aesthetic: I prefer the look of the UH ring over the Oura. The Oura's design made it obvious that it was an activity ring, which I didn't love. The UH ring, on the other hand, looks great as a piece of jewelry. I chose silver for both rings, but the UH ring is priced the same regardless of color, whereas Oura charges up to $200 more for certain colors.

 

Overall, with the Oura, I couldn't decide whether to keep it or continue using my watch. Since getting the UH ring, I've been really happy with it and am glad I made the switch from the watch!