A week with this Oura Ring competitor killed my excitement - here's how things went

• The Circular Ring 2 is available for $249.
• Its build is similar to its competitors and is subscription-free.
• The lower price comes with a health features and companion app that fall short.

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The smart ring space is flooded with companies clamoring for the title of next best health tracker. While there are several companies with high quality products, others don't quite make the cut. 

Unfortunately, that's the case with French company Circular's latest smart ring, the Circular Ring 2. I recently spent over a week with it to see if it would be a worthy competitor to the high-profile brands, but my initial impressions suggest not. 

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