Are wearables worth it and, if so, which one? Considering getting an Apple Watch but have noticed friends using Oura Rings, Whoop Bands, Garmin or Fitbit trackers and a bunch of other alternative wearables lately.

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I tracked sleep using an Oura ring for ~2 years and no complaints. It’s lacking severely in the fitness department though. Granular and actionable metrics!

I use an Apple Watch for gym stuff—outdoor running, strength training, indoor biking, indoor rowing—and it does all these things well.

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Thanks for sharing! The data being potentially overwhelming or not actionable is something I’ve definitely been wondering about 🤔

I have an Oura ring but mainly use it for taking sleep. Also have a Fitbit watch which I use for tracking activities and telling the time(!)
I find all the data available to be overwhelming at times.