I’ve Tested Dozens of Fitness Trackers. This 1 Gadget Is the Best at Detecting My Workouts Automatically

Automatic activity detection is an underrated feature, and I’ve found that this smart ring excels at it.

BY CHRISTINE PERSAUD, FREELANCE WRITER

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I’ve worn an Oura Ring for years, most recently upgrading to Oura Ring 5 this summer. I have also reviewed dozens of smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smart rings, wearing multiple ones at the same time for testing. In doing so, I have consistently noticed one area that Oura Ring 5 excels where others don’t, and it’s a feature that isn’t talked about nearly enough: automatic activity detection (AAD) or, as others call their similar features, automatic workout........

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