Battle Royale (with Cheese): Fitbit Sense Vs Oura Ring

Which wearable should you wear?

Ok, this is going to be an odd one.

Normally, when I do a Battle Royale, I tend to pit like against like; computer vs computer, phone vs phone, headphones vs… you get the idea.

But today, my comparison is going to feature two devices that couldn’t be more different from one another. And yet, they overlap in what they set out to do.

I’ve been wearing smartwatches for years; I started with a Pebble, then proceeded to jump around between Apple Watches, Fitbits, Fossils, and a Galaxy Watch Active 2. As the big geek that I am, smartwatches always felt like they belonged in my wheelhouse; after growing up with characters like Max Smart, Carmen Cortez, Penny Gadget, and the Power Rangers, I had always longed for a watch that did more than just tell the time.

But for me, smartwatches have always come with some “side effects”. Fitbits and silicone straps tend to give me a rash. Apple Watches cause a lot of distractions. And sometimes, wearing a watch is just uncomfortable, especially while sleeping (for me, sleep tracking is one of the most important things I can track). Plus, I hate wearables that I have to charge daily in order to get that sleep tracking. And honestly, I love watches and I have several…