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This heart rate strap is more accurate than an Apple Watch or Oura Ring – and it’s way cheaper

Not yet sold on smartwatches for exercise tracking? Use this monitor instead (and get it for 20% off right now).

3 publishers · 3 articles · first seen 5 Oct 2026 · updated 30d ago

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3 publishers have covered this in 3 articles since 5 Oct 2026. Engadget published first, on 5 October at 18:00 UTC; zdnet.com followed 45h 23m later. The most recent article, from Bloomberg Technology, appeared on 8 October at 13:05 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: Bloomberg Technology (major outlet), Engadget, zdnet.com.

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  1. Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 New Features Aren't Enough to Beat Oura, Whoop Bloomberg Technology ·
  2. This heart rate strap is more accurate than an Apple Watch or Oura Ring – and it’s way cheaper zdnet.com
  3. Oura Ring 5 vs. Apple Watch Series 12: Which smart health wearable is right for you? Engadget
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