This year, I managed to get my hands on two of the best sleep trackers in 2026: the Oura Ring 5 and the Apple Watch.

While the Apple Watch provides a super-convenient way for iPhone users to understand what goes on while they're asleep, the newly-launched Oura Ring 5, now $399 at Amazon has made headlines for its improved sleep tracking accuracy and sleeker design.

The Apple Watch 12, now $389.99 at Amazon , is the latest of many Apple Watch iterations, but the good news is that it doesn't matter which model you get if your aim is to track your sleep stages every night.

So, which popular wearable is the best at sleep tracking: the Oura Ring 5 or the Apple Watch?…