Oura Ring 4
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Oura Ring 4

Oura Ring 4 is a smart ring designed for 24/7 health tracking, providing insights into sleep, activity, stress, heart health, and women's health. It features a fully titanium design with recessed sensors and Smart Sensing for accuracy and comfort.

Gadget verdict
A

Worth it

Oura Ring 4 is a functional health-tracking device with research-grade sensors, a durable titanium design, and broad health insights across sleep, activity, stress, and heart health. It is a legitimate gadget rather than a gimmick, though it relies on a subscription for full feature access.

The scorecard

The useful criteria

Build quality
4.5 / 5
Practical utility
4.5 / 5
Value for money
4.5 / 5
Decision guide

Who it works for

Good fit for

  • Fully titanium design with lightweight, durable construction
  • Recessed sensors on a fully round interior for comfort and non-allergenic wear
  • Smart Sensing adapts to your finger for accurate, continuous data
  • 5-8 day battery life with 20-80 minute charging
  • Water resistant up to 100m/328ft, suitable for sauna and water sports
  • Tracks sleep, activity, stress, heart health, and women's health
  • FSA/HSA eligible and compatible with iOS and Android

Consider another option if

  • Full insights require an Oura Membership ($5.99/month or $69.99/year)
  • Not suitable for scuba diving despite 100m water resistance
  • Minor scratches from normal wear are considered normal
Editorial review

The real-world take

Oura Ring 4 is a fully titanium smart ring built around Smart Sensing, which adapts to your finger to deliver accurate, continuous health data. It tracks sleep stages, heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen, temperature trends, activity, and stress, with a 5-8 day battery and 100m water resistance that make 24/7 wear practical. The recessed sensors and non-allergenic interior are designed for all-day comfort, and the ring is available in multiple finishes. Full insights require an Oura Membership at $5.99/month or $69.99/year, and the device is FSA/HSA eligible.

Alternatives

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