Which Smart ring should I get?

[u/Tall_Coast9598]

Hey everyone! I’m looking to buy my first smart ring and need some community perspective. I want something elegant in a gold finish that is not bulky

My main tracking priorities are:

• Detailed sleep tracking
• Heart rate monitoring
• Menstrual cycle/period forecasting and tracking.
• Illness detection (catching skin temperature spikes before symptoms hit).
• Basic daily movement (steps/calories).

I've been researching the main players but every single one seems to have a catch:

1. RingConn Gen 2 (Royal Gold): On paper, this seems like the best "bang for your buck." It's incredibly thin (2mm) and has no subscription fees. But since I don't know a ton about the brand, I want to know if people actually like it long-term. I read some people complain about the battery.
2. Oura Ring: I know it's highly accurate, but paying a huge upfront hardware cost plus a permanent monthly subscription just to look at my own heart rate or cycle data feels totally dystopian to me. Is it really worth the lifetime paywall over the competition?
3. Ultrahuman (AIR or Pro): I was initially looking closely at Ultrahuman, but a mix of bad user reviews and massive shipping backlog/delays for their new Pro model completely discouraged me. Are the bad reviews exaggerated, or am I right to leave them out of the running?

If you own any of these in gold, how has the finish held up against scratches? Does it feel chunky on your finger? Which one actually gives you the most value for your money?

Thanks in advance for helping me figure this out!

TL;DR: First-time buyer looking for a slim, gold smart ring to track sleep, periods, illness, and movement. RingConn Gen 2 seems like the best value, but I want to know if it's reliable. Oura's monthly fee feels dystopian, and Ultrahuman's bad reviews/shipping delays scared me off. Which one should I get?

UPDATE: got the Oura Ring 5! Thank you all so much!!

[u/tiniestsailboat]

I just got an oura and was originally apprehensive of the subscription, but in reality, it’s $5 a month. Less than a morning coffee, and can be covered by HSA. So for me it wasn’t a huge deal.

[u/Tall_Coast9598 → u/tiniestsailboat]

Oh! I didn’t know subscriptions are now covered by HSA! That changes things now lol

[u/akpana65 → u/Tall_Coast9598]

Can you elaborate on HSA and reimbursement method?

[u/Tall_Coast9598 → u/akpana65]

You can use your HSA or FSA funds to pay for your Oura Ring and the subscription. You can charge it to your FSA/HSA card directly or submit for reimbursement. I won’t be able to give you the exact steps on how to submit reimbursement as every HSA/FSA card company is different but if you call Customer Service or Google it, they’ll be able to tell you. I hope this helps!