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PERFECT AURA Where to buy an Oura Ring: prices, retailers, and more questions answered
WITH the holidays here, many of us are on the lookout for unique and meaningful gifts to surprise our loved ones.
For those who prioritize health and wellness, the Oura Ring stands out as the ideal Christmas present.
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The innovative wearable device has been gaining popularity for its ability to provide valuable insights into one's health and lifestyle.
A step ahead of traditional fitness trackers, the Oura Ring focuses on holistic health, from how well you sleep to your recommendations to optimize your routine.
So for wellness enthusiasts, it's the ideal gift, whether you're treating yourself or someone you love.
Here's a closer look at where and why you should consider buying the Oura Ring this Christmas.
And for those of you who are in a pinch, head to our selection of the best last-minute Christmas gifts in 2023.
Here is everywhere you can pick up the Oura Rings, including the Heritage and Horizon models in all colorways.
You'll be able to find them in sizes 6 to 13, but be sure to get the right size for you or the person you're buying for.
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At first glance, the Oura Ring may look like a minimal or understated piece of jewelry — which it is — but it also boasts advanced technology to make health and wellness easier to monitor.
The ring is equipped with a collection of tiny sensors that work hard to track various information about your body, including your temperature, heart rate, and activity levels.
These signals are then analyzed and used to provide insights, which are simply uploaded to your app.
An Oura Ring also can track your sleep patterns and movement, beneficial for many users.
You can buy the Oura Ring directly from the brand's website at Ouraring.com.
Aside from Oura Ring itself, the best place to pick up the sought-after gadget is Best Buy, which stocks all styles and finishes
The Oura Ring is stocked on the Oura Ring website, as well as online and in-store at Best Buy.
More than 250 locations across the US will have the rings in stock for shoppers to pick up. Or, you can still get fitted in-store and Best Buy will order it for an in-store pickup.
You can buy the Heritage Oura Ring Gen3 from $299 in colors Silver and Black. It is available in the colors Stealth and Gold for $399 and $449 respectively.
The Horizon Oura Ring Gen3 in Silver and Black retail for $349 and the tones Stealth, Gold, and Rose Gold retail for $449, $499, and $549 respectively.
To get the most out of your experience, you'll need a membership to keep all of your information in one place.
The first month of membership is free with your purchase and it's $5.99 a month afterward.
One month of membership free is only available to new members, this offer does not apply to those who already have a Gen3 ring or an account.
Your membership is tied to your account, which is accessible via the Oura App.
For the most part, reviews online seem to be positive, with 5-star reviews on the website and other platforms online.
The Oura ring started to trend recently when Jennifer Aniston was spotted wearing it during a Jimmy Kimmel appearance.
Likewise, model Miranda Kerr mentioned the ring during an interview about her favorite gadgets.
The Oura ring has changed my life. It allows me to track my sleep and recovery, my menstrual cycle,and my heart rate. Plus, it displays all the data in an easy-to-read manner.
Unlike other fitness trackers, you don’t need a biology degree to understand what you’re looking at each morning. Instead, the app allows you to make educated decisions about your health, how hard to push yourself and how early to go to bed that evening.
Yet one of the most irritating things when it came to buying my Oura ring was waiting for it to arrive. Until now, the process was lengthy and cumbersome. I ordered the sizing ring, waited for it to arrive, wore the plastic dummy ring for 24 hours, then placed an order for my actual ring. Patience is a virtue I’ve never possessed, and the extra step added almost a week to the process.
On Monday (April 24), Oura announced a partnership with Best Buy — its first US-based, large-scale retail partnership. The ring will be available in both the Horizon and Heritage styles, at more than 850 retail stores, as well as on BestBuy.com.
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For the first time, shoppers will be able to size themselves in person before purchasing the ring, to ensure the perfect fit.
While the current advice is to wear the sizer for 24 hours, if shoppers purchase the ring and realize it’s the wrong size, they can exchange it at their nearest Best Buy. If you’re not as impatient as I am, and you’d rather use a sizing kit, you can order one from Oura directly, or online at Best Buy,
Best Buy will let you find your ring size
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Over 250 Best Buy stores will allow you to buy an Oura Ring and take it away with you, other stores will offer fast shipping or in-store pickup. No more waiting for the postman!
Brick-and-mortar retail is a natural next step for ŌURA and marks a pivotal moment for the business as we continue to expand into the mainstream,” said Tom Hale, ŌURA CEO. “Introducing more people to the benefits of ŌURA’s technology and providing an impactful in-store and online experience with the help of Best Buy is an exciting step forward for us as a company.”
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