It felt like it was just last year we were all raving about the Oura Ring Generation 3, but it wasn’t—it was 2022! Man, how time flies, don’t you think? Anyways, so yes, Oura’s back. This time with, you guessed it, the fourth generation smart ring, now simply dubbed the Oura Ring 4.
It’s sleeker, more data-packed, and, apparently, even more in tune with your finger’s deepest secrets. Thanks to its new “Smart Sensing” technology, Oura 4 is equipped with research-grade sensors that have evolved to seamlessly track everything from heart rate to sleep patterns, breathing disturbances, and even blood oxygen levels. Plus, with a cool 12 sizes and six colors—including an updated glossy black—this isn’t just a health ring; it’s a style statement.
Oura’s Smart Sensing tech, powered by an algorithm that responds to every quirk of finger physiology, practically adapts as you go about your day. It now sports 18 signal pathways, doubling the last-gen model’s coverage to keep up with real-life movements. In testing, Smart Sensing delivered serious improvements in accuracy: blood oxygen sensing is up by 30%, the breathing disturbance index is 15% more precise, and there are 31% fewer gaps in your nighttime heart rate tracking. And if you’ve ever found the original ring’s sensors a bit intrusive, Oura Ring 4’s sensors are now recessed, so comfort doesn’t have to compromise accuracy.
In addition to a more comfortable ring, the redesigned Oura app is here to make sense of all this data without making your eyes glaze over. The “Today” tab surfaces only what you need most, whether it’s sleep, activity, or readiness scores, while new “Vitals” and “My Health” tabs offer deeper insights. The app has also expanded its focus on women’s health with updates like a Fertile Window estimator, alongside new stress-tracking, cardiovascular metrics, and metabolic health tools.
With more than 40 activities now tracked automatically, the Oura Ring 4 ensures your midnight dog walks, impromptu gardening and dance sessions don’t go unrecorded. It also rolls out Oura Labs for Android, allowing you to try experimental features like symptom tracking and AI-powered health tips via “Oura Advisor.”
The Oura Ring 4 starts at US$349 with one month of membership included. Afterward, you can keep the insights rolling for US$5.99 a month or US$69.99 annually. If you’re ready to level up your health tracking with this stealthy little powerhouse, your finger’s next big fashion accessory awaits.
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