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> What's the cheapest wearable or device that can probably tell you if you have apnea?

Years ago I was once concerned I might have had sleep apnea. I did see a doctor, who said I almost certainly didn't have it. I also bought a $40 pulse oximeter that could do logging, and taped it to my finger over a couple nights. I didn't see my oxygen level drop below 90% (or something, I can't remember), so I figured I didn't have it.

My understanding is oxygen level is one of the most important factors to track for sleep apnea. I am also super-skeptical of movement-based sleep tracking. Since my impression is it's typically half-assing with cheap sensors that aren't very suited to the task (on their own).




Smart Watches often can track sleep and approximate blood oxygen levels.

Does anyone know how accurate Samsung or Apple Watch are?


You might want to check this youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuantifiedScientist

Reviews of health tracking devices, often comparing their performance with medical equipment.




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