Oura Ring 4 (Pro)
Fitness · 2024 · Pro
Oura Ring Gen 3 (Pro)
Fitness · 2021 · Pro
Oura Ring 4 (Pro) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Oura Ring 4 (Pro) lands at 88 and Oura Ring Gen 3 (Pro) at 85. That puts Oura Ring 4 (Pro) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Oura Ring 4 (Pro) if…
- ✓Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- ✓Sleep + recovery metrics
- ✓Activity-specific modes
Pick Oura Ring Gen 3 (Pro) if…
- ✓Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- ✓Sleep + recovery metrics
- ✓Activity-specific modes
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBattery
TieCompared on the battery sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Fitness
Oura Ring 4 (Pro)Compared on the fitness sub-score
Oura Ring 4 (Pro) leads on fitness (88 vs 85).
Health
Oura Ring 4 (Pro)Compared on the health sub-score
Oura Ring 4 (Pro) leads on health (88 vs 85).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Oura Ring 4 (Pro) | Oura Ring Gen 3 (Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer |
| Variant | Pro | Pro |
| Release year | 2024 | 2021 |
Oura Ring 4 (Pro)
- +Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- +Sleep + recovery metrics
- +Activity-specific modes
- −Notifications limited
- −No smartwatch app store
- −Some require subscription
Oura Ring Gen 3 (Pro)
- +Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- +Sleep + recovery metrics
- +Activity-specific modes
- −Notifications limited
- −No smartwatch app store
- −Some require subscription
FAQ: Oura Ring 4 (Pro) vs Oura Ring Gen 3 (Pro)
Which is better, Oura Ring 4 (Pro) or Oura Ring Gen 3 (Pro)? +
Oura Ring 4 (Pro) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Oura Ring 4 (Pro) worth the price? +
At $399, Oura Ring 4 (Pro) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.
Is Oura Ring Gen 3 (Pro) worth the price? +
At $349, Oura Ring Gen 3 (Pro) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.
Does Oura Ring 4 (Pro) or Oura Ring Gen 3 (Pro) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for fitness, Oura Ring 4 (Pro) or Oura Ring Gen 3 (Pro)? +
Oura Ring 4 (Pro) — leads on fitness (88 vs 85). Compared on the fitness sub-score.
Which is better for health, Oura Ring 4 (Pro) or Oura Ring Gen 3 (Pro)? +
Oura Ring 4 (Pro) — leads on health (88 vs 85). Compared on the health sub-score.