# Casio’s new ring watch is an undercover Oura competitor and it’s adorable

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/casios-new-ring-watch-is-an-undercover-oura-competitor-and-its-adorable/
- Published: 2026-07-30T21:23:58+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-30T21:33:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2227497/casio-new-ring-watch-is-an-undercover-oura-competitor-and-it-s-adorable/
- Topics: Art, Culture

## Key points

- Casio combines a miniature digital watch with smart-ring health tracking.
- It launches first in China for about $294.
- Battery life is estimated at four to six days.

## Summary

Casio is launching a ring-shaped digital watch that also functions as a health-tracking smart ring, creating an unusual alternative to conventional wearables such as the Oura Ring. The device matters because it combines Casio’s distinctive miniature-watch design with features normally found in discreet fitness rings, potentially appealing to buyers who want more visual character.

The CRW-H001M-8 is due to launch in China first at about $294 including local taxes. It tracks heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, body temperature, steps and estimated calories burned, while retaining a clock, stopwatch and calendar; Casio says its battery should last around four to six days.

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