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Breaking news: The viral Oura Ring is not “technically” on sale for October Prime Day.The shopping extravaganza runs from Oct.6 to Oct.
7, bringing some of the deepest discounts of the year on all sorts of popular products —‚ wearables included.But not all brands are hosting discounts.While Oura is offering a modest discount on its Oura Ring 4 in the Stealth shade, the markdown isn’t part of the official Prime Day deals.
However, one alternative smart ring brand is joining the Prime Day festivities with a seriously tempting offer: The RingConn en 2 Air Ring is currently on sale for $149.Many users say the RingConn ring offers several similar Oura Ring features, from step-counting and heart-rate tracking to sleep insights and women’s health features.However, some RingConn users say a few key differences could make it the better choice.
The biggest? Oura Ring requires a $6/month subscription, while RingConn’s app comes with no additional fee.“The main reason I chose this over Oura: no monthly subscription,” one user shared.“It’s not like it’s a huge bill to pay, but having one more to the list is just…not necessary for me, not for health and wellness, not at this time.”Beyond the added cost of a subscription, there’s also the design to consider.
Reviewers rave about the RingConn’s sleek design and comfortable fit, making it easy to wear all day —and the more consistently you wear it, the more data it can collect to help you track your health and wellness metrics over time.“The ring itself is very luxe-looking, comfortable and just the right ‘thickness,'” they added.“It’s not dainty, but that also means it doesn’t feel flimsy, and at the same time, it’s not super bulky (some of the Oura Rings are just ridiculous).”It’s worth noting that Oura has since introduced the Oura Ring 5 (starting at $399), which the brand says is lighter and up to 40% smaller in volume than the Oura Ring 4.Still, if you want to save on a...