I almost screwed this up...6 Months with Oura Ring

[@tizzy83]

As someone with an Oura ring - the big issue with the monthly payment is around ‘who owns your own health data’. This isn’t information propiertary to oura, and you’ve already paid a substantial price for the device to track it ( the stealth one you display is $550 ). It’s not ok, and a terrible precedent - we should not be ok with companies selling us the data that the devices we paid to collect it produce, and you, Jonathan, should be much more upfront about that IHMO. They bait and switched their entire customer base as well, given the subscription model is relatively new. I love their device, but this trend needs to stop, and it will only stop if creators like yourself acknowledge the problem.

[@djorgensen3]

Do you pay an access fee for your cell phone network? Pretty sure you do. Its no different than that and most people are okay with paying for a new phone every 2 years and the carrier and Google/Apple have all your data too and make you pay a substantially higher monthly fee. Makes it kind of silly to complain about a $6 monthly fee.

[@tizzy83]

@@djorgensen3Those are entirely different concepts. Verizon as a service that you're constantly transferring data over, vs the apple watch that just collects data and uses that service to transmit. Oura is double dipping - if Apple pulled the same thing everyone would, justifiably, freak out. Oura is doing a subset of what other similar offerings do, and charging monthly fee for a bad reason. Separately, if I could use Oura to communicate with other devices, then comparing it to a communications service would make sense. It doesn't though, and there really is not a way to justify this past greed.

[@youredxspanktube]

thats why i bough ringconn. Only paid for the device and I get the data I want. I also own an apple watch and never really had any reason to buy the smart rings with subscription since my watch can do it anyways. When ringconn came out, decided to buy it and I can now use a regular watch with the ring and still get the data I need.

[@raidadave7840]

My wife and I have been looking at these, and the monthly fee aspect ultimately was the decider on why we didn't buy a ring for each of us.

[@JannePaalijarvi]

Remember, if a service is "free", you are the product.

[@andrewhnguyen]

As a physician, switching between day and night shifts is always a struggle. Averaging only 4-5 hours a sleep each night, the sleep monitoring feature is something I really need! Great video.

[@zacharyraphael]

I'm an overnight pharmacist and looking to get one of these as well. Did you notice it helping you?

[@HotshotTek]

Sigh, there’s a subscription. 😪

[@NamPham-oc5em]

As a university student, you described how I sleep everyday for weeks on end during exam season and I can really relate to how terrible I feel at the end of it.

[@CryptoWealthGroup]

2:34 something that ive never thought about is no notifications at all, because its a ring even tho im not ring guy this is making way more sense personally for me and will look forward to save money for one of those 🎉

[@BuckMayas]

Fax! Totally new perspective

[@broadvue]

When I first heard about the ring, the readiness feature intrigued me the most. Getting a notification to take the day lightly after waking up from a bad sleep is just so smart and this should’ve existed on my old fitness tracker.

[@HotshotTek]

I now want to look into this amazing hardware

[@benhemphill8395]

I work at Best Buy and was very happy when we got the displays in, and I just ordered my very own yesterday.

[@AlanUnis]

I've been an oura user for 2 years and I love it! I'm retired and I don't have many "pace-makers" in my life right now. This ring has made me more vigilant about my sleep and activity and it provides me with timely recommendations for my next day. I have sleep apnea and it has been very helpful in monitoring apneic episodes and O2 saturation throughout the night. I have learned to be more regular and synchronized with my unique circadian rhythm . My sleep scores have improved as a result. I bought one for my wife as well who was finding her fitbit inconvenient to keep charged an ready. I love this device! It provides unobtrusive, meaningful information for people who want non-judgmental feedback on their lifestyle.

[@MichaelWilliams-hn6hm]

I love that the Oura Ring is so slim and unassuming like you mentioned! I've been wanting one for FOREVER!!! Big fan!

[@pratikbhandari8647]

I've been going on and off about getting an Oura ring but listening to your experience about how a bad sleep schedule stacks up negatively was very relatable to me and I feel that this device would help me keep that in check as well. Great video as always!

[@fearzthenoob]

I like that you can track sleep and activity throughout the day with something that's just a ring, which also doesn't need to be charged constantly

[@LuisGonzalez-wz8zl]

Honestly I’ve been waiting for this review for a minute! I’m so glad you took your time to get hands on for 6 months (even if it was unintentional) and gave us your thoughts on the ring. I feel like sleep is the worst aspect in my life and I haven’t realized how important it is or how much of a difference it can make. I also love the idea of steering away from notifications on your face all day which is exactly why I would like something like this to keep track of my health while also being able to disconnect from media.

[@latoyag.788]

Sleep tracking is the key feature with the Oura Ring and being that it has such a small footprint compared to wearing something like an Apple Watch to bed, it makes getting sleep data that much more comfortable. I go back and forth with whether or not to purchase the ring due to the subscription but like you said, I guess it depends on the value of the information.

[@expert6929]

I like the feature about tracking my health accurate enough from just a ring not a watch like every other brand 🤭

[@Th3OnlyRandy]

Jon, I appreciate your deep dive into the Oura; I’ve been side eyeing this thing for a while. Thanks, brother! As a side note, I’m super stoked that you’re posting more. No pressure at all…it’s just exciting to see a new vid! Take care, mate.

[@ronakguliani]

This video definitely got me hyped for the Oura Ring! Being able to track sleep, activity, and recovery in such a small size is awesome. I'm especially stoked about using it while playing basketball, since apple watches can be clunky to wear while playing. Thanks for getting me hooked and giving us a shot at winning one!

[@kgal1298]

I can't sleep in the Apple watch or the Whoop band so I'm considering trying the ring, but my issue is it almost doesn't matter what my sleep cycle is because my cats think waking me up at 6am is my standard wake up time 7 days a week.

[@carleyhouseman2395]

As someone who is new to powerlifting and pushing my body in new ways, the readiness score is something that I'd have a lot of interest in, as well as how recovery correlates with my cycle. Worried about burnout and potential injury and I think this could really help monitor that long-term!

[@MashaT22]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’ve been wanting one of these for ages. I have multiple medical issues where Oura’s metrics could provide valuable information to me and my doctor so we would have a starting point to know how to handle my care. Oura just seems to provide so much more info than an Apple Watch - and it does it seamlessly. I can’t afford to buy one of these being disabled since 2003, as well as ill since 2018, and homebound since mid-2019. I have a service dog to take care of with my very fixed income. I keep hoping Oura will get the necessary approvals that would allow doctors to prescribe one so Medicare and Medicaid insurance can pay for it - poor, elderly, ill, and disadvantaged populations need access to these types of devices as we tend to be the unhealthiest and most sleep deprived as compared with the average population. Thanks for the opportunity to win an Oura. Whoever gets one of them will have an amazing life tool at their disposal! I hope I’ll be that person - and I can be reached with the same sn as my KZbin handle on Instagram and Twitter. 😉

[@philipmarius9186]

Favorite feature is definitely the “Circles” feature that allows you to compare daily and weekly scores with friends that also have the Oura ring. Currently contemplating selling my Apple watch and getting a Oura ring!

[@guglielmolavia3702]

As a student pilot who wakes up so early in the mornin, I'd love to improve my sleep! I appreciated how your video and how you walked us through your personal experience with a lack of sleep. Thanks!

[@LukeandEverything]

I really like the size, battery life, and sleep tracking. I'm in college right now and my sleep and energy levels are low, so it would be cool to see that data.

[@rafarosell8010]

For me the small form factor that can track sleep + activity would be an incredible upgrade. I have a smart watch but struggle to sleep with a watch on my wrist, so I never end up tracking my sleep, which I would love to start getting into.

[@Overide21]

I love the fact you can get your health stats without being bombarded with notifications from a smart watch is the biggest win in my books

[@speedlimiter]

Tracking all these things but not even having the possibility to show some sort of notifications is really a must for me when addings things I wear throughout the day. I get addicted very quick.

[@shadowwskar]

I love the compact form factor and lack of display while providing a bunch of data

[@Fasta25]

The readiness score and notifications regarding falling asleep too quickly/ taking too long are cool features.

[@nategoody11]

Love the fact you can go back and look at the previous days sleeps. Many nights I’d stay up to late telling myself that I’d catch up later VERY interesting! Thanks for the highly informational video!

[@MrsPurplerain20]

Fav feature is probably the sleep/ readiness tracker. As a person with health issue that requirements a routine and being proactive this device should super beneficial.

[@ShayCWin]

I have sleep apnea and the sleep tracking I think would be SO helpful to provide extra information to my doctor to help with my treatment.

[@AJGolosino]

Working in the hospital and struggling with sleep because of shift schedules, this would definitely help me track my sleep

[@theprinze9494]

The best feature is definitely the sleep function. Can’t sleep with a smartwatch. With oura that would be possible

[@jnjf3]

I love my Oura ring! I'm an Ob/Gyn and doing deliveries for 15 years has totally ruined my sleep. Oura has been key to helping me heal!

[@elijahcasanova3931]

For me. The ability to track my sleep with my health issues will be life changing. I’m looking forward to also being able to track if I might get sick. I’m at a point where I’m putting health first and making health my wealth. And I think this would really help make me disciplined and improve my life. Thank you for being super informative and breaking down the scores also. Meditating is something I’ve always wanted to try it would be so cool to track the difference it can make.

[@daaper]

I've been interested in health trackers for well over a decade now and this one has always been on my list. Thanks for doing a long-term video on it.

[@philpatrickson5917]

As an Apple Watch user, I’d be most excited for the sleep tracking features. I dont love wearing my watch to sleep, because its just bulky enough to be distracting, but the slim form of the Oura ring feels like I’d be able to get all the sleep data I want without disturbing my sleep!

[@MichaelNNguyen]

I totally agreed! I love the minimal design and the tech that goes into this product is pretty amazing.

[@carlosjs08]

The sleep tracking on this is what I want the most. Looks like its accuracy compared to some other wearables might be better. One day ill give this a try

[@andrewloke8674]

Sleep tracking and readiness for sure! Esp for someone with sleep apnea, it would be really handy to gauge what you can do to potentially improve your sleep and readiness for the day!! ❤

[@EdJones1960]

I've been really interested in this device ever since it's debut. I saw the Motiv and then the Oura (thought they were same company) and thought it was a great sleep tracker (for my sleep apnea). Sadly I'm on the losing side of capitalism and this is outside of my reach (maybe one day). Glad you seem to be doing better.

[@jtiger102]

I wear an Apple Watch overnight and it would be interesting to see how the Oura and Watch compare on sleep tracking. If nothing else, having extra data is always a good thing.

[@minhthai]

My favorite feature has to be the form factor. This is the most convenient form of a sleep tracker. It doesn’t get in the way and not something you have to charge every day.

[@danhung317]

The readiness score has got to be the coolest feature. The apple watch tracking sleep is cool but it never detailed enough and doesn’t give you a lot of info to start your day. The readiness score on the Oura seems to fix that and is dope

[@ronak4489]

The ability of the ring to be so tough, go through rough usage and still look so nice and sleek is amazing 🤩 Great vid

[@AlexSoubannarath]

Crazy how it’s finally catching on. 5 years with my Oura rings and now it’s so mainstream.

[@Rifat10467]

As a new father, i vowed to take care of my health more for the newborn. This ring would really help track beneficial information which will improve my health and wellbeing for my little one.

[@juanespino7783]

The ability to track sleep so easily and convenient is it for me.

[@danielle0645]

I love the way the app makes your stats digestible and easy to understand!

[@nathanielriel7378]

As a college student, having insights about my sleep would be great to discipline myself and strive for better sleep, especially during exam periods. Great video!

[@fallenblizzard2441]

Truly need something like this. My sleep schedule has been absolutely awful and I should probably start working on it. The amount of information the Oura ring provides on how you sleep is honestly fascinating and I could definitely benefit from it, the REM sleep tracking was probably the coolest feature in my opinion.

[@hannazivelonghi1665]

I had no idea how fast you fall asleep impacts the quality of your sleep! Thank you for sharing your insight!

[@applegeek4406]

The sleep tracking definitely draws me to this the most. I just can never get in the groove of wearing my Apple Watch to bed.

[@jnozetz]

I love how this ring is super sleek and looks exactly what I'd buy as a ring for myself, but packs way more in it!

[@alanm7057]

I love the fact that the ring is so minimal and sleek compared to other fitness trackers - it would allow me to wear it every day regardless of the situation!

[@sreeharshapedada]

The no notifications just tracking things is excellent! It helps indefinitely

[@Manikup]

Thank you fo the honst opinion. Love that you really focus on the sleep tracking aspect and less on the workout!

[@fahadkarim8705]

The fact that i can just put it on forget about it because its so minimal when it comes to fitness tracking stands out to me, the auto workout detection is sweet too

[@devanshdev8232]

i paricularly love the fact that it shows how long it took me to fall asleep as well. That can surely give a lot of insights into my personal routine and also guide me to take necessary steps

[@devpatelz]

I liked that it gives you reasons on why I would have a terrible score depending on my diet habits. I always tend to suffer with sleep quality when I sleep.

[@LiamHammersley]

I really like the idea of being able to track my metrics throughout the day without all the notification and dings from my apple watch or phone. Nice and sleek.

[@megslovesbananas]

I’m a nurse and work shift work so having a device that just monitors mainly that is really something I’m interested in

[@mctoasty2394]

Didn't know it was not ideal to fall asleep quickly - I'm usually out within a minute. Very interesting!

[@JesusChrist-yv2ro]

The entire video was very instructive, Thank you!!!

[@fbiker79]

The sleep tracking feature is the most important for me. I have sleep apnea and that is the one thing I concentrate on and knowing more would be very useful. Thanks for sharing.

[@Oilcruzer]

As I lay here awake, this is a great video on what I need. Less alerts, more rest.

[@naymuln]

it's just mindbogglingly how far tech have come, all these tech fitted in just a ring!

[@thetuskers1]

Like you said, one of the beauty of the device is that it gives you all the health sensors without the need to have a screen attached and all the distractions that would have come if it was a smartwatch. For a person who struggles with sleep, my watch4 does helps me with some level of basic insight, but the watch form I felt was counter intuitive to something to improve sleep..

[@IndiaTechHacks]

I too have anxiety issues sometimes and I think that it is because I sleep too late! Really think that something like this would definitely be helpful for me and people like me. Thanks for a great video.

[@Mr65MC]

I agree, being to unplug from notifications will be great with still monitoring your activity/health. The horizon looks great 😊

[@NotReaVides]

This is by far the best review I found online on the Oura ring

[@leungjustin]

I couldn't agree more! The minimal design and auto workout detection feature of the Oura ring is such a game-changer for fitness tracking.

[@sharethesilence]

I have such a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep. It would be great to learn more about my sleep habits with oura.

[@Smanthers]

I have this and love it. The workout detection isn’t always accurate, but the heart rate monitor and sleep tracking is top notch!

[@watchalex7599]

Sleep tracking is the main feature for me. I know there are other items out there but I just love the simplicity of it being a ring!

[@Delucs18]

Never commented on a KZbin video before but have been going through countless Oura ring review videos to decide if it would be the right purchase for me and yours was by far the most informative. Loved learning about the sleep analysis!

[@ashishkondaka]

Love the sleep tracking feature that goes beyond just sleep. It’s amazing how much data about ourselves the Aura ring gives! Biggest fan of the channel Jonathan!

[@inspyral02]

Quality sleep is something I've often had trouble with, even when I don't have a reason to wake up early.

[@PMirandaBE]

I like the readiness score concept. Quite useful. I don't like the subscription obligation after the trial but as you mentioned, maybe there is value in that. Good work man.

[@gabrielacavalcanti6446]

I'm impressed with the technology of this device, how you talked about how resistant and how long it lasts it's very important. Your health is the most precious thing we have to live well and tracking and improving it is huge, me as a woman am very interested in the temperature track to understand better my menstrual cycle as well.

[@Jamia.mp4]

The fact that this exist at all is super wild to me. We have come so far when it comes to accessibility in health tech

[@StefPvs]

I think the "routine" part of sleep is very interesting, and that's where the ring gives you the most insight. Not just how to get better sleep one off, but how to create good habits to have good sleep consistently. Sidenote, awesome D-Rose shirt!

[@cecilyau4440]

I am very interested in learning about the quality of my sleep and methods to improve it. This ring appears to be the best tool available right now. Thanks for your review!

[@benexe1123]

He keeps calling out my sleep habits, lol, but the precise sleep tracking features seems to me to be the best feature.

[@senseiruthe]

The readiness score is very interesting when looking into how much I can train the next day

[@kiwimcnofishfish]

the sleep metrics sound amazing combined with your activity level. I have just come to realize you cannot sacrifice your sleep - it takes such a toll.

[@unfoldx]

My fav feature is probably just the overall design. The fact that it looks like a ring and not like a computer on your finger is amazing! The fact that there’s so many sensors and features packed into such a small design is incredible

[@RyanFurrerGaming]

I honestly cannot pick just one feature that stands out to me. I have been eyeing the Oura Ring for YEARS now and this review has reaffirmed my desire for one.

[@simondva1]

I think the best feature is the autosuggestion of adding workouts. The more hands off the experience is, the better!

[@tbernier94]

I really like the fact thay Oura actually keeps up with the research andnhas the articles in the app. Keeping informed about new data and trends is really important to me.

[@TheWholeGuacamole]

Always been struggling with sleep but being able to quantify the data would help tremendously!

[@spm7321]

The reliable tracking without being pestered with notifications has got to be the highlight for me

[@gielkonink2785]

This product appears to be impressive! I appreciate the fact that it can withstand scratches and has a feature that those scratches go away. Additionally, the battery life seems to be exceptional.

[@jacoblopez8227]

As a musician, I resonate with the struggle of the creative process vs knowing when to stop. I'm very much like you and when I'm in the zone and focused I lose track of time, it's great cause I focus on a goal, but double edged sword since I don't want my sleep to be affected and in turn waking up groggy. Great video and I think this would be great to have to help analyze the effects as you did!

[@alanraftel5033]

My sleep schedule is a mess and this Oura ring feels comfortable compared to a smartwatch. Sleep tracking is the main feature for me.

[@slowtype]

That sleep tracking feature probably what I will use the most. That feature could help me to get better sleeping habits

[@MattGarwood777]

100% would love to fix my sleep. It’s a thing. Father of 3, husband, school teacher, music producer/mixer/multi-instrumentalist. Bro, my brain NEVER shuts down, and sleep suffers… 👊🏻🔥

[@HowardKat]

I take my sleep seriously, having this with all the features and the data ready when you need it is pretty good, not to mention can help plan n make my days more productive!

[@HeliosBeats]

I definitely like how it tracks the different parts of the sleep cycle and has a general restfulness and efficiency score. Would be nice to have an Oura ring

[@RoyalLynx7]

I like how the ring is so stealthy as a health tracker and not so in your face like a watch.

[@alexforsell]

I really like the coachning feature, sounds awesome. Pushing you to rest or move more is supercool!