I tracked my sleep with an Oura Ring and Apple Watch for over a year — here's how they compare and the one I'd buy in the Memorial Day sales

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Fed up of wearables in bed?

(Image credit: Eight Sleep )The best smart mattresses have integrated sleep trackers, so you can get a nightly sleep report without wearing a watch or band to bed.I've been tracking my sleep for over a year, and the Oura Ring 4 and the Apple Watch are two wearables I recommend to family and friends who want to sleep better.But which of these top-rated sleep trackers is more accurate? And when comparing the Oura Ring versus the Apple Watch, which will provide you with the most useful metrics that make an actual difference to your sleep quality and consistency?Here I'm delving into their key differences to help you decide which, if either, is right for you. And if you're interested in upgrading other aspects of your sleep, take a look at our guide to this year's best Memorial Day mattress sales too.Read more: I’m LIVE tracking this year’s best Memorial Day mattress, sleep tech and bedding deals — today’s 29 top sales, from $15Oura vs Apple: Price & availabilityAs two of the most popular, comprehensive commercial health monitors, neither the Oura Ring nor the Apple Watch are budget buys. But for the price, you get top-notch sleep, activity, and biometric tracking.The Oura Ring 4 ranges from $349/£349 to $499/£499 MSRP depending on finish and color. We usually see it down to $249/£249 around major sales periods, so keep an eye out for this discount this Memorial Day.Just remember that you have to pay a monthly subscription fee of $5.99/£5.99 to access all features and software the ring offers.