I would’ve bought a wearable health tracker long ago if they weren’t so ugly. The RingConn 3, with its rose gold finish and slim build, surpassed my expectations in terms of aesthetics but fell short as a practical tool.

Despite the RingConn’s sleek design, it required too much manual intervention to be truly useful. It only detected workouts when I physically moved, while trivial activities like walking to the mailbox were flagged as ‘workouts’. The headache detection feature was promising for my migraines but ultimately failed me during a severe attack.

The RingConn 3’s primary selling point—its ability to blend in with jewellery—was appealing, but it wasn’t enough. I found myself returning it within two weeks, unsatisfied by its performance and unwilling to pay $349 for something that didn’t meet my expectations.

According to market research firm Circana, American spending on fitness trackers grew 88% year-over-year due to screenless wearables like the Oura ring. But if these devices are so popular, why do they still struggle to deliver a seamless user experience?