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Circular

Circular Ring 2: the downsides first

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#6 of 8
$$$No-subscription ringiPhone and AndroidScore 2.9/5
Amazon 1–2 star share
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Packed with metrics, including ECG with FDA-cleared AFib detection, and lasts about a week. Circular licensed Oura's patents, so it stays on sale in the US. But both Tom's Guide and WIRED hit app bugs and data sync problems, and the exterior scratches easily.

Subscription: Optional: most features free; some advanced features are paywalled (Tom's Guide)

Top complaints

What owners love

Good for
  • The widest range of wellness metrics without a required fee
  • At-home sizing with your phone camera
  • A closed charging case for travel

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What experts say

  • Tom's Guide: Impressive health features let down by a buggy app with data sync issues; scratch-prone exterior.
  • Tom's Guide: 'Also consider': Circular licensed Oura's patents so it's still on sale; clunky app and prone to blemishes.
  • WIRED: Honorable mention: pretty and pings you at good times for focus or caffeine, but persistent server issues and data delays.
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