Oura Ring Scratch Test - How Does My New Oura Ring 3 Look After A Big Gym Session?
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
- Welcome to my Oura Ring Generation 3 scratch video. Here I will explore whether the Oura Ring keeps looking nice even though you might apply pressure to it from deadlifting in the gym, for instance. Here are my findings:
✅ In this video I show you different rings from different years - 4 rings, in fact. I've used these rings in the gym, outdoors while working on the farm, and saunas. The ring of my wife is included as well. I've got two stealth rings, and one black ring for myself. My wife has a silver ring.
✅ The benefit of this approach is that you can really observe how well the products hold up after many years of use.
✅ I've got a very active lifestyle on the farm and garden myself, as well as spending time in the gym and hunting, which all increase the wear and tear on the Oura Ring.
✅ In previous reviews, I've stated that the stealth ring isn't worth the extra money and that it's better to get the black ring. The stealth looks nice when you're ordering it but in reality there isn't too much of a difference.
✅ In fact, my previous stealth ring has scratched a lot more than the black version! I've only had the stealth version for a month or two because it was my replacement version. Deadlifting with 200 or 230 kilograms has caused many of the scratches on that ring. The $399 stealth ring has been ripped after 2 months of use.
✅ On the stealth version, you can see some scratches on the top, and some scratches on the body of the ring. On the bottom of the body of the ring it's really bad though!
✅ Regarding the black ring, the cheaper version, it also scratches around the edges just like the stealth version. On the body of the ring, there are only minor scratches.
✅ One of my black rings, which I used when my son was born, has a decent amount of scratching as well, even though I didn't train in the gym during that time. I used this ring for a year. The scratching is way less than the 2 months of the stealth version use though!
✅ Conclusion? All of the generation 2 rings will scratch. I bought these rings for the health data they provide, not as a fashion benefit though. The scratches don't bother me personally though.
✅ My wife's silver ring wasn't used as much. The ring has minor scratching. The silver ring hides it all though, which is good.
✅ The Generation 3 ring? I've quite heavily used this ring doing gym work and chopping firewood. I've actually done 10-12 reps of heavy deadlifts with the ring, and the ring should scratch with that. After 1 week of use though, the Oura Ring generation 3 looks really good and there's barely any scratching on it. I've got the black version though.
✅ One week later, I do have heavy scratching on the ring after another gym session.
✅ So, overall, even the generation 3 ring scratches - I'll make sure to update my findings after 6 months for you! Like and subscribe to stay updated!
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MORE ALEX FERGUS CONTENT ON WEARABLES:
✅ My epic Facebook group on red light therapy and more: aferg.co/fb-group
✅ Oura Ring 3 first review: aferg.co/oura3-first-review
✅ Oura Ring 3 first impressions & unboxing: aferg.co/oura-3-impressions
✅ Oura Ring 3 sizing kit: aferg.co/oura-3-sizing
✅ For my previous full blog review of the Oura gen 2, check: aferg.co/ourareview
✅ Biostrap: aferg.co/biostrap
✅ Fitbit review: aferg.co/fitbitreview
✅ For the Apple Watch Review, go here: aferg.co/apple-watch-6
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PS. Find Me
- My website - www.alexfergus.com/
00:00 Oura Scratch Introduction
01:59 Rings Visual Comparison
03:42 Closeup Ring Look
05:46 Side-By-Side Comparisons
07:00 Oura Ring 3
09:05 One Week Later
Interested in my other Oura Ring gen 3 version content, or other wearables? Check:
✅ My epic Facebook group on red light therapy and more: aferg.co/fb-group
✅ Oura Ring 3 first review: aferg.co/oura3-first-review
✅ Oura Ring 3 first impressions & unboxing: aferg.co/oura-3-impressions
✅ Oura Ring 3 sizing kit: aferg.co/oura-3-sizing
✅ For my previous full blog review of the Oura gen 2, check: aferg.co/ourareview
✅ Biostrap: aferg.co/biostrap
✅ Fitbit review: aferg.co/fitbitreview
✅ For the Apple Watch Review, go here: aferg.co/apple-watch-6
Is the gold model chipping off like stealth, or is like the silver version?
Thanks Alex! I just got a glossy black ring for Christmas so this is helpful
This was super helpful - thank you! You saved me $100
There's a sleeve to avoid the dents and scratches from activity or heavy lifting. I got one from OSleeve and I have been using mine for 4 years with no issues.
Oh neat! Thanks for that
Costing more than $60 is pretty crazy for a plastic cover.
Thanks man, great video
Glad it helped
thank you for this video!
You're Welcome!
Thanks for this!
No worries :)
Kia Ora Alex, just got mine today! This is definitely a video I was looking for, worried about using it while lifting and it getting scratched!
Chur!
Glad it helped! Enjoy :)
Thanks, Mate 👍
No problem 👍
I think the scratches on the black/ stealth ones gives it a nice patina!
Haha :)
There is a protection sleeve called the o sleeve
Отличный обзор! Короче пара месяцев, и если человек работает руками, в спортзале например, кольцо превращается в поцарапанную гайку.
useful info. Thanks for saving me 100 bucks :)
Wow…should have seen that earlier could have saved the money on the stealth oura3 🤪 it’s 3 weeks old now zero scratches but I’m on the laptop mostly also working out I wear gloves interested how would the gold one hold up wanna get it for my wife 😎
Oh yours might be OK then, I thrash mine!
Hi Alex, any reason you go for the heritage instead of the horizon? Cheers from OZ
Hey, na no big reason.
Thanks for the video mate, much appreciated!
If I’m not bothered about scratches and looks but rather interested in collecting my data from training as well, do you see any issues with wearing it while strength training ?
I own the generation 2 heritage stealth but have never worn it while training alltho I actually would want to 😅
I use mine with training and have done for years. Heck you can even see this video from 2017 where I use it while deadlifting - czcams.com/video/ajk6PRBdJV0/video.html
I do take it off now when I'm doing big deadlift sets for reps - I just want to make sure my grip is 100% perfect for the big sets. I mean you could leave it on, but I choose to take it off. Otherwise it's on when I do rows, or chins, or presses etc.
@@AlexFergusdotcom Awesome, thanks for sharing mate! This was always the one thing I found a little sad about the ring. If I want data of my HRV and RHR, sleep and such, I also would like to have it collecting data of me when I train since this is about 4-5 times a week. Will do so then and thanks again. Have a great week!
I do have the sliver version. It seems the best "scratch resistant" version. My biggest concern is the software and firmware development for the V3. No real update yet. Bad sleep tracking in start and ending time. Got messages of napping. I do never take a nap. Reported my issues. Got no reply yet.
Stay with v2. New customers wait for further development.
Yeah I've had the opposite - took a nap, got a good 30min rest, wake up and Oura didn't pick it up. Also I'm currently using a Polar Vantage V2 for training, and the sleep data is VERY different to the Oura :S
Today; no sleepscore or readiness. I think the ring is malfunctioning. Have Oura contacted.🤞
@@dennerik36911 is something new about your case?
@@AlexFergusdotcom in what way os the sleep data different dude?
Can you try the new brushed titanium one?
I just got my stealth in but now your making me think if I should return it for the black or just not use when I train
It's up to you - I personally wasn't worried about the scratches so I was happy to thrash it :P
I have had my ring for ~4 months in matte black that I wear daily. Scratches aren’t as bad as yours but not liking how it looks. I am considering carefully spray painting the ring. Any thoughts? Obviously I will not get paint on the electronics on inside of ring.
You could give it a go. It's not something I have looked into. Matching the color and finding a paint that stays on may be tricky?? If you do it let me know how you get on
spray paint will likely make it look worse as it will scratch very easily and you'll be left with an ugly mess.
@CGG_GSS the spray paint will be much les durable than the original color
If you wear gym gloves while you wear the ring and work out, is it uncomfortable?
Wearing gym gloves is uncomfortable for me with or without a ring :P So I'm not the best person to answer this! You're probably best to try and and see how it feels for you :)
when you say weightlifting, pull ups etc., you are putting all the weight on the ring and it holds up? I was worried if I do pull-ups or so my weight would crush the ring? it is electronics after all.
This is my question too.
I don't pull up or lift anything like this guy lifts, but it can't be good for the tech over time
I have smashed it pretty hard - I even used the ring to help with grip sometimes - so there is a LOT of pressure going through it. The ring itself has helped up - but it is pretty beat up from a scratch point of view!
How do u handle so many rings? Understand that one ring can only be pair with one account
I used my wife's phone!
Hey Guys, I am mostly interested in the oura ring to track calories burnt and 99% of my workouts are weightlifting. Does the oura ring track calories burnt via the heart rate readings or from the accelerometer?
Anyone here successfully track accurate calories burnt during a weightlifting session ?
I wouldn't rely on the Oura for calorie tracking. It's not very accurate.
I think the only way to avoid scratches is to wear weightlifting gloves or remove it while lifting but that kinda defeats the point doesn't it lol
Yeah! Though a lot of my 'abuse' comes from my life on the farm (fixing things, fencing, working with machines etc). I'm not phased - I use it as a health device, not as a nice piece of jewellery :)
do you have a referal discount code to buy an oura ring?
Not anymore sorry.
What about the he monthly fees?
I touched on this here - czcams.com/video/-uXXOOcU5dw/video.html - and will do a more detailed video review later this year
What about it. 6$.
To be fair, Oura says not to use the ring while weight lifting.
You are correct lifting weights is what caused his to scratch and lose color your not supposed to lift weights with it, maybe if you had the silver one you'd be fine no color to come off
But at the same time they starting to integrate software to monitor fitness workouts 🤪
Yeah fair point. I don't care if they get scratched up or not hence why I keep it on and I thought I'd show people want can happen if you do use it lifting.
I took it off once when training and nearly lost the ring! So it's easier just to leave it on
I wish they had a silicone cover for it FOR workouts.
Actually, his review is quite informative, especially for people who do gym workouts.
I was exactly looking for this because I had been concerned about its durability. After watching this video, I finally decided to go for one. Thanks.
I don't understand how people find working out with a ring comfortable
You don't really notice it. Just like a wedding ring I guess.
Thank you Andrew Tate
I don't get it?
it's beyond me why anyone would lift weights with a ring on.
Hey, yeah there are many ways to test irradiance. A lot of companies use a solar mete - but thats not a suitable device. Some companies send their panels off for independant testing and publish the data (I wish all companies did this).
I use a spectrometer and use the same testing protocol for all panels - so my figures may be different to a companies listed figures, but I know they're reliable and comparable to other data points from my other tests.