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The video discusses the transition from using an Apple Watch to trialing the Evie smart ring, developed with women's health in mind. The Evie ring features an open gap design for comfort and adaptability, weighs only 3 grams, but shows wear after only five days. While convenient and lightweight, there are noted drawbacks, such as app availability limited to the US and iOS, lack of Apple Health synchronization, and concerns about the accuracy of sleep and activity tracking metrics. Comparisons are made with the Aura Ring, which, despite also scuffing easily, requires a costly subscription for most features.
The video emphasizes several issues with the Evie app's tracking precision, highlighting discrepancies in sleep and activity data, inconsistent heart rate and step counts, and variable readings for heart rate and blood oxygen levels. The ring's menstrual cycle tracking, goal-setting features, and the cost model of the Evie app are discussed in contrast to the Aura Ring and Apple Cycle Tracker. Notably, the Evie app is free with the ring purchase, unlike Aura's subscription model.
Customer support concerns with the Aura Ring are also addressed, along with a general critique of its cost and subscription requirements. The video concludes with an overall preference for alternatives, providing an invitation to view related content on the Apple Watch Series 9 for further insights into smartwatches.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses their decision to stop using an Apple Watch due to the inconvenience of daily charging and wearing it every morning. They introduce the alternative Evie smart ring, designed with women’s health in mind. The ring comes with a charging case that holds up to 10 charges, which is convenient for frequent travelers. The speaker chose the gold ring option but mentions it’s also available in rose gold and silver. The ring features an open gap design, making it adaptable to body changes such as swelling or pregnancy, and is comfortable to wear even overnight and during exercise. Weighing only 3 grams, it is comparable in lightness to the Oura ring. Despite its lightweight and convenient design, the ring shows signs of wear after just five days of use.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses some drawbacks and comparisons between the Evie Ring and the Aura Ring, noting that both rings tend to scuff despite claims of being scratch-resistant. The convenience of wearing the ring during various daily tasks, including chores and showering, is highlighted, though the ring can catch hair in the shower. The video then transitions to a sponsored segment by Vessie, promoting their waterproof and weather-appropriate shoes. Back to the Evie Ring, the speaker faces issues with the app availability, which is limited to the US and iOS, and does not sync with Apple Health. They had to use a burner phone to sign up and set goals related to sleep, mood tracking, and activity. However, they expressed concerns about the accuracy of the sleep tracking feature, noting discrepancies in the recorded sleep and wake times.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with the Sleep and Active Minutes tracking components of an app. They highlight several issues with accuracy, such as discrepancies in the recorded wake-up times and lack of data on frequent wake-ups. The app tracks various sleep metrics like HR variability, blood oxygen levels, respiration rate, and skin temperature, but lacks clear explanations for these metrics. In the Active Minutes section, the user notes inaccuracies in tracking activities, citing an instance where a one-hour bar class was only logged as 30 active minutes. Additionally, the speaker mentions inconsistent heart rate readings and uncertainties about the accuracy of the step count. Finally, they touch on the Body section, where spot checks for heart rate and blood oxygen levels have yielded variable and sometimes concerning results.
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In this segment, the presenter revisits the performance of a health-monitoring ring, highlighting that subsequent tests showed a 99% reading, signifying improved accuracy. They describe the ring’s prompt to adjust its placement for better readings and discuss the menstrual cycle tracking feature, comparing it to similar trackers from other brands like the Aura ring and Apple Cycle Tracker. The presenter expresses a preference for not having to frequently input data into the app and critiques the need to choose goals, noting their own prioritization on activity and sleep rather than heart health. They find the EV app simple but not as accurate as desired and appreciate its goal-setting approach over arbitrary scores. Additionally, a cost comparison reveals that the EV app is free with ring purchase, unlike the $599 subscription for the Aura app. The segment concludes with an invitation for another person’s input on the Aura app.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their use of the Aura Ring over the past year, highlighting its ability to track sleep, workout readiness, and steps. However, they mention the downside of requiring a $6 monthly subscription, in addition to the $300-$500 cost of the ring, for accessing most features. They also note that while the ring has limitations, such as battery life, it can be useful for those deeply invested in fitness. The app is currently only available and ships within the US. Additionally, the speaker expresses concern over the company’s poor customer support, as indicated by negative comments on their Instagram being turned off. They conclude by indicating that while they appreciate the focus on women’s health, they wouldn’t recommend the Aura Ring and are exploring other alternatives. The video ends with a suggestion to watch another of their videos about the Apple Watch Series 9 for more insights on smartwatches.