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How accurate are smart rings, and how do they compare to fitness watches? We asked the experts.

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Smart rings are light, discreet and arguably more stylish than chunky wrist-worn wearables.

Smart rings have been around for less than a decade , but they have already solidified their position among some of the best fitness trackers on the market.

Scientists are continuously improving tracking sensors and developing new biometric technologies.

Future smart rings could integrate seamlessly with fitness apps and healthcare systems.

Smart rings can still produce inaccurate readings and should not be treated as medical tools.

Wrist-worn wearables are better suited for workout tracking than smart rings.

Smart rings may not be too reliable when it comes to certain aspects of sleep tracking.

Some smart rings may still be better at assessing sleep than the vast majority of fitness watches.

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