Garmin Vivoactive 6 vs Oura Ring 4
Critics score the Garmin Vivoactive 6 83 and the Oura Ring 4 87 out of 100, from 16 and 16 professional reviews. 10 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Garmin Vivoactive 6 higher, 7 scored the Oura Ring 4 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Oura Ring 4 5 points ahead.
Image: GarminGarmin Vivoactive 6
Praised for: health tracking (10 of 16), battery life (9 of 16), design (5 of 16)
Criticised for: software (4 of 16), battery life (3 of 16), subscription costs (2 of 16)
The catch: Missing a barometer and some sensors.
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Image: OuraOura Ring 4
Praised for: health tracking (13 of 16), design (9 of 16), battery life (8 of 16)
Criticised for: subscription costs (12 of 16), price (7 of 16)
The catch: It needs a monthly subscription, and workout tracking is limited.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Garmin Vivoactive 6 | Oura Ring 4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| T3 | 80 | 95 | -15 |
| Android Central | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| The Independent | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| WIRED | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| Trusted Reviews | 83est. | 89est. | -6 |
| NBC Select | 85est. | 89est. | -4 |
| TechRadar | 89est. | 90 | -1 |
| Business Insider | 85est. | 85est. | same |
| Woman & Home | 80 | 80 | same |
| The Quantified Scientist | 79est. | 74est. | +5 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Garmin Vivoactive 6 minus the Oura Ring 4. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 or the Oura Ring 4?
Critics rate the Oura Ring 4 higher: 87 against 83. 10 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Garmin Vivoactive 6 higher, 7 scored the Oura Ring 4 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Oura Ring 4 5 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Garmin Vivoactive 6 and the Oura Ring 4?
The Garmin Vivoactive 6: critics agree, scores from 78 to 89. The Oura Ring 4: broad agreement, scores from 74 to 95.