6 Oura Ring Alternatives to Help You Achieve Your Health Goals

Written by: Chinonso Ahanonu
October 7, 2025

Smart rings are small, easy-to-wear gadgets that constantly watch your health. They track things like your sleep, how active you are, and your heart health to help you make smart choices about your life. The Oura Ring is a top choice because it sits on your finger, where the blood vessels are close to the surface, allowing it to get more accurate readings than a device worn on your wrist, particularly for resting heart rate and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) during sleep.^1,2

However, the market for smart rings is growing rapidly, offering excellent alternatives that cater to different needs, budgets, and feature priorities.

Here are six smart ring alternatives, often referred to as “dupes,” that can help you on your personal health journey, complete with their key pros and cons:

1. RingConn Gen 2 Air

Key Health Focus: Excellent battery life and detailed, subscription-free sleep tracking for the budget-conscious consumer.^3,5
Science/Data: Known for its impressive battery life (lasting up to 10.5 days in some tests) and subscription-free model, the RingConn Gen 2 Air tracks heart rate, SpO2 (a measurement of how much oxygen your blood is carrying), skin temperature, and movement data (accelerometry) for activity and sleep analysis.^3,5,9
Pros: Very affordable with no subscription costs; exceptionally long battery life (up to 10 days); detailed sleep tracking and 24/7 vitals monitoring.^9,10
Cons: Limited fitness/exercise tracking features (only a few modes and no auto-detection); manual data syncing is required (risk of losing unsynced data if the battery dies); sensors on the inside can feel slightly uncomfortable for some users.^9,10
Cost: $199
Where to Find it: https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/

2. Amazfit Helio Ring

Key Health Focus: Combining smart ring convenience with strong activity tracking accuracy compared to other rings, and a low price point.^3,11
Science/Data: Features a full suite of health sensors, including PPG, accelerometer, temperature, and an Electrical Data Activity (EDA) sensor to track stress levels.^7,11
Pros: Accurate heart rate tracking for a smart ring; no subscription required for core features; sleek and comfortable titanium alloy design; detailed recovery and sleep assessments.^11,12
Cons: Disappointing battery life (often 3-4 days); limited size range (only three sizes) and one color option; limited workout modes and no auto-detection for exercise.^12,13
Cost: $199
Where to Find it: https://us.amazfit.com/products/amazfit-helio-ring

3. Samsung Galaxy Ring

Key Health Focus: Comprehensive health monitoring with AI-powered insights and a focus on seamless integration for Samsung users.³
Science/Data: It measures skin temperature, heart rate (using photoplethysmography), and movement (accelerometer), offering an overall “Energy Score” and customized wellness tips. It also includes blood oxygen tracking and, when paired with a Samsung phone, snore tracking.^3,4
Pros: Attractive, lightweight, and comfortable design; no required monthly app fee; good battery life (around 6 days); integrates AI-powered health insights like the Energy Score.^3,5
Cons: Best features (like AI health insights and snore tracking) are reserved for Samsung Galaxy phone users; activity tracking can be less robust than other wearables; may have some accuracy issues with heart rate and blood oxygen readings during activity.^5,6
Cost: $399
Where to Find it: https://www.samsung.com/us/rings/galaxy-ring/

4. Ultrahuman Ring Air

Key Health Focus: Sleep, recovery, and stress management, often without a mandatory monthly subscription fee for core features.^3,7
Science/Data: The ring tracks sleep, heart rate, HRV, body temperature, and blood oxygen (SpO2). The app utilizes features like PowerPlugs to offer insights on circadian rhythm and optimal caffeine windows, demonstrating a focus on actionable, biohacking-style metrics.^3,8
Pros: No required monthly subscription fee for core metrics; lightweight and comfortable; strong focus on sleep and recovery insights; often perceived as more insightful and proactive with notifications than competitors.^5,8
Cons: The companion app can be dense or use more technical jargon; susceptible to scratches depending on the finish; has been noted by some testers to have high heart rate readings during active periods.^5,8
Cost: $299
Where to Find it: https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/

5. Movano Evie Ring

Key Health Focus: Primarily designed with women’s health in mind, tracking menstrual cycle data, along with general health metrics.⁷
Science/Data: It uses a PPG sensor, temperature sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope (motion sensor). Movano has publicly sought U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its heart rate technology, indicating a commitment to clinical-grade accuracy, especially for sensitive women’s health tracking and cycle prediction based on temperature trends.^7,14
Pros: Designed specifically for women’s health tracking and cycle logging; no membership subscription required; open-gap design to accommodate finger swelling; HSA/FSA eligible.^7,14
Cons: Only compatible with iOS devices (no Android support); water resistance is limited (only up to 1 meter); activity tracking is limited with no automatic detection and minimal workout-specific metrics.¹⁴
Cost: $269
Where to Find it: https://eviering.com/products/evie-ring

6. Circular Ring

Key Health Focus: Daily personalized coaching and dual-device use (ring and a small clip for workouts) to optimize activity and recovery.⁷
Science/Data: This ring tracks standard metrics, like sleep quality, activity, heart rate, and body temperature, and features a vibration motor for smart alarms and alerts. It uses the Kira+ AI assistant to interpret data into personalized recommendations.^7,15
Pros: Extremely thin and lightweight; vibration motor for smart alarms and vital alerts; no required subscription fee for core features.^15,16
Cons: Prone to connectivity and data syncing issues; design can scratch easily due to material choice; some accuracy concerns noted in sleep tracking (specifically deep sleep and naps); companion app can be confusing or buggy.^15,16
Cost: $349
Where to Find it: https://shop.circular.xyz/products/circular-ring-2

Taking the Next Step in Your Health Journey

Whether you choose the Oura Ring or one of the powerful alternatives above, the data you collect is a valuable starting point. Now, the question is: Do you own one of these smart rings, and do you prefer it over the others?

We invite you to visit and download the NOWINCLUDED app, and join one of our health circles. We believe in the power of shared experience and by contributing your personal insights and device experiences, you help the entire community learn.

Post in the NOWINCLUDED app to tell us:

Which smart ring are you wearing?
How has the data from your device helped you manage your heart health, stress, or sleep?
What unique health metrics does your device track that you find most useful?

Sharing your device’s raw data and interpreted scores can provide real-world context on how these technologies perform across different individuals and lifestyles, particularly when discussing risk factors for cardiovascular disease, like heart rate variability and blood pressure management. Therefore, this is your sign to join the NOWINCLUDED community and empower one another to turn personal metrics into collective knowledge and actionable health strategies!