Yes, we know Apple Watches are super popular and eminently useful, but there’s a reason why lots of people now think twice before wearing a smartwatch with a flashy screen to a wedding or similar formal event.
I’ve been testing smartwatches for years – I’ve lost count of how many wearable devices I’ve reviewed – and even I have to admit they just don’t look that cool. They’re fine day-to-day and some watch face options look great, but the timelessness of an analog watch, or the retro style of an old-school digital number, has yet to be beaten by a functional, flashing 47mm AMOLED screen.
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Instead of full-on smartwatches, real trendy types are tracking their health in discreet, unobtrusive ways. Smart rings like Oura (the Oura Ring 4 is on sale for the first time, from $349 down to $296.65 at Amazon) but other smart wearable tech abounds in the deals, from more smart rings to hybrid watches.
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Amazon Prime Day deals: smart rings
Amazon Prime Day deals: hybrid smartwatches
Smart rings and hybrid smartwatches like the Oura Ring 4, Samsung Galaxy Ring, Pininfarina Sintesi Hybrid and Withings Scanwatch 2 allow you to track and monitor health and fitness without a big flashy screen on-wrist.
If I had to pick one from the bunch above, it would be the Oura Ring 4: it works with any phone, it’s discreet and provides access to sophisticated health monitoring algorithms, passively and automatically tracking up to 40 different workouts.
However, the Oura Ring is also the only device here with a monthly subscription, and any of the wearables above would fit the bill if you’re after something that looks great on the street and can track steps, heart rate, sleep and more with sophistication.
