Buying guide: smart rings versus fitness bands

Which form factor fits your sleep and training goals better?

Our editors spent time with each product in everyday use: commuting, working and travelling. Here is what stood out.

Sable Loop Ring

A titanium ring that tracks sleep and recovery. Loop measures heart rate, temperature and sleep stages, with a battery that lasts a week.

• Sleep staging and readiness score
• Skin temperature trends
• 7-day battery
• No subscription

Sable Stride Band

A screenless band for 24/7 training data. Stride tracks strain, sleep and heart rate variability without a screen to distract you.

• HRV and strain tracking
• 14-day battery
• Slide-on charger

The verdict

If you only pick one, start with the Sable Loop Ring. It is the most complete package here and the one we kept reaching for.

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