Oura Ring 4: Refining a Leading Wearable with New Design and Smarter Features

Oura continues to lead the smart ring market, refining its core design with every iteration to stay ahead of the competition.

Oura’s latest version of its popular smart ring, the Oura Ring 4, brings a series of small but impactful upgrades. The goal? To stay ahead in the increasingly competitive smart wearable space. Let’s break down what’s new and how this version stacks up.

A Leader in the Space

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Oura has been a dominant player in the smart ring market for years, and the Oura Ring 4 is proof that they’re committed to maintaining their lead. While other companies, including Samsung and Apple, have focused on smartwatches, Oura carved out a space in the finger-worn tech scene. Their strategy? Incremental, thoughtful improvements with each release.

Not a Revolution, But an Iteration

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The Oura Ring 4 is not a generational leap—it’s more of an iteration. If you’re coming from the Oura Ring 3, this model might feel familiar. But make no mistake, the subtle changes make it a much better ring overall.

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Oura has always been about refining and enhancing rather than completely overhauling, and this philosophy is evident here.

Key Specs and Sensors

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Under the hood, the Oura Ring 4 is packed with improved sensors for tracking heart rate, temperature, and sleep. The new sensor array is more accurate than ever, which makes tracking your wellness even more precise. Compared to the Oura Ring 3, the 4th version has a higher sampling rate, which improves the accuracy of its data collection.

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The Oura Ring 4 maintains its low-profile form factor but introduces a thinner, lighter body without sacrificing battery life. It continues to lead in tracking sleep, stress, and overall health.

Design: A Slimmer, Sleeker Ring

One of the most notable updates is the design. Oura has managed to make the Ring 4 slimmer without losing any of the tech that made the Oura Ring 3 popular. This new design feels sleeker on the finger and offers more size options, giving wearers better comfort and fit.

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The most significant change? The new sensor array. It’s been redesigned to fit better inside the thinner body while improving its tracking performance. You’ll still get that ultra-accurate body temperature sensor, but now in a more discreet, comfortable package.

Oura 3 vs. Oura 4: What’s Different?

For those upgrading from the Oura Ring 3, you’ll notice a few key differences. First, the Oura Ring 4 is thinner, which improves the wearing experience. The sensors have also been upgraded, offering better heart rate and sleep tracking capabilities. Battery life remains stellar, even with the added tech.

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Another significant update is the addition of new sizes, catering to more users and making the fit more inclusive. The Oura Ring 3 was already a strong contender in the wearable space, but Oura 4 raises the bar even further.

Staying Competitive

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In a market filled with smartwatches from the likes of Apple and Samsung, Oura has stuck to its core product—a smart ring that quietly tracks your health without being in your face. The Oura Ring 4 reaffirms their position as leaders in the wearable space, especially for those looking for a device that’s more subtle than a smartwatch but equally powerful in terms of data tracking.

Closing Thoughts

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The Oura Ring 4 is all about refinement. It’s not a revolutionary leap, but it builds on the success of its predecessor with smarter sensors, a slimmer design, and a better fit. Whether you’re an Oura fan or just looking for a new way to track your health, the Oura Ring 4 is a wearable worth considering.

Availability

At the time of writing this, the Oura Ring 4 in available on Oura's Website. It comes in 6 finishes: Silver, Black, Brushed Silver, Stealth, Gold and Rose Gold. It starts at $469 CAD ($345 CAD).