Oura Ring 4
Smart ring · 8-day battery · No screen
Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)
Fitness · 2021 · Standard
Oura Ring 4 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Oura Ring 4 lands at 87 and Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) at 85. That puts Oura Ring 4 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Oura Ring 4 if…
- ✓Most comfortable wearable ever
- ✓8-day battery life
- ✓Best sleep tracking we've tested
Pick Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) 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
Oura Ring 4Compared on the battery sub-score
Oura Ring 4 leads on battery (96 vs 94).
Health
Oura Ring 4Compared on the health sub-score
Oura Ring 4 leads on health (96 vs 85).
Durability
Oura Ring 4Compared on the durability sub-score
Oura Ring 4 leads on durability (92 vs 84).
Value for money
Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) more score per dollar ($299 vs $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Oura Ring 4 | Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Titanium ring (8 sizes) | — |
| Sensors | PPG + temp + accel + ECG-ready | — |
| Battery life | 8 days | — |
| Connectivity | BT 5.3 | — |
| Water resist | 100 m | — |
| Weight | ~3.3 g | — |
| Type | — | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer |
| Variant | — | Standard |
| Release year | — | 2021 |
Oura Ring 4
- +Most comfortable wearable ever
- +8-day battery life
- +Best sleep tracking we've tested
- −No display — phone required
- −$5.99/mo subscription gates most data
- −Sizing requires order kit
Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)
- +Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- +Sleep + recovery metrics
- +Activity-specific modes
- −Notifications limited
- −No smartwatch app store
- −Some require subscription
FAQ: Oura Ring 4 vs Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)
Which is better, Oura Ring 4 or Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)? +
Oura Ring 4 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Oura Ring 4 worth the price? +
At $349, Oura Ring 4 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in health.
Is Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) worth the price? +
At $299, Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.
Does Oura Ring 4 or Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) 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 battery, Oura Ring 4 or Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)? +
Oura Ring 4 — leads on battery (96 vs 94). Compared on the battery sub-score.
Which is better for health, Oura Ring 4 or Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)? +
Oura Ring 4 — leads on health (96 vs 85). Compared on the health sub-score.