{
  "id": 17039284,
  "title": "Oura Ring 5 vs Apple Watch: I've tested both, and here's the one that I think sets the gold standard for sleep tracking",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/oura-ring-5-vs-apple-watch-ive-tested-both-and-heres-the-one-that-i",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/oura-ring-5-vs-apple-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2026, two of the best sleep trackers hit the market: the Oura Ring 5 and the Apple Watch Series 12. The Oura Ring 5, priced from $399 at Amazon, boasts improved sleep tracking accuracy and a stylish design. In contrast, the Apple Watch Series 12, starting at $389.99 on Amazon, offers convenient sleep tracking without the need for a subscription, making it an attractive option for those who already own an iPhone. Despite their differences, both devices provide comprehensive sleep metrics, including sleep stages, consistency, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature, along with a daily sleep score out of 100.",
  "summary": "My Apple Watch was the first sleep tracker I ever used, and then I got myself an Oura Ring 5. Here's the wearable I'm still wearing to bed...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}