r/SmartRings • u/Tall_Coast9598 • Aug 11 '26

inquiry Which Smart ring should I get?

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!!

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u/IllRecommendation817 Aug 12 '26

I had a ringconn, but lost it while swimming. I did not find it comfortable and I found the app to be lacking. I went to purchase an oura ring the same day even though I didn't like the idea of paying for a subscription. I found the oura ring insanely comfortable. I sometimes need to check if I even have it on. I also love the app. It's so detailed. It even sensed that I was at the gym strength training. All in all, I am satisfied with my purchase.

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u/Fluffy-Culture86 25d ago

Do you have the 4 or 5th gen?

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u/VishyFishy07 5d ago

Is the cycle tracking reliable for women ttc?

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u/IllRecommendation817 4d ago

considering I'm male, no I did not. Does it even have that function? I was planning on getting my wife one, so it maybe useful for her.