Oura Ring 4
Exact average 87.1 · 11 printed, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 89
Image: Oura16 professional reviewers tested the Oura Ring 4, and 15 recommend it. Most praised: health tracking and design. Most common complaint: subscription costs.
Reviewed by T3, Tom's Guide, The Independent and 13 more
The catch: It needs a monthly subscription, and workout tracking is limited.
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What 16 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95T3
Calls the Ring 4 the top smart ring for health insights, with better sensing and battery, though it costs more and fitness tracking is limited.
Read T3 review - 95Tom's Guide
Tom's Guide calls it the new benchmark for smart rings, with stylish comfortable design, accurate sleep tracking and long battery life.
Read Tom's Guide review - 90The Independent
Long-term testing leads to calling it the best smart ring, but it is only a modest upgrade over Gen 3 and lacks a charging case.
Read The Independent review - 90WIRED
A more accurate, wearable and jewelry-like smart ring with better battery life and an improved app, working on both iOS and Android.
Read WIRED review - 90TechRadar
A polished, accurate and long-lasting smart ring with best-in-class sleep tracking and deep health data.
Read TechRadar review - 90The Verge
Still the best smart ring thanks to polished software and science, with modest hardware gains and a subscription as its main downside.
Read The Verge review - 90Android Central
A refined follow-up with better sensor accuracy, a nicer app and strong battery life, though rising competition makes its subscription feel less palatable.
Read Android Central review - 89Engadget
The best smart ring available, with better comfort and data and a polished app, limited mainly by its form and the paid membership.
Read Engadget review - 85CNET
An Editors' Choice winner with useful, actionable health insights and sleeker design, held back by the membership fee and few new features over Gen 3.
Read CNET review - 80Woman & Home
After months of wear the reviewer finds it a discreet, comfortable and accurate health tracker worth its higher price, tempered by the monthly fee and patchy exercise data.
Read Woman & Home review - 80How-To Geek
A comfortable, accurate tracker that looks like a normal ring, though premium pricing, the subscription and shorter real battery life count against it.
Read How-To Geek review - 89est.NBC Select
After a year of use the reviewer calls it the best smart ring, with comfortable fit and accurate sleep data, though workout tracking and the subscription disappoint.
Read NBC Select review - 89est.Trusted Reviews
Called the best smart ring available, with insightful data and better comfort and accuracy.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 85est.Business Insider
After months of testing against rivals, the reviewer names it the best smart ring for most people, noting the subscription and limited athletic data.
Read Business Insider review - 83est.The Guardian
Best smart ring with better comfort, accuracy and battery, but it is expensive, needs a subscription and cannot be repaired, costing it a star.
Read The Guardian review - 74est.The Quantified Scientist
The Oura Ring 4 is an excellent health and sleep tracker, but it struggles significantly with sports and exercise tracking.
Read The Quantified Scientist review
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Common questions
Is the Oura Ring 4 worth it?
Most critics think so: 15 of 16 recommend it. It needs a monthly subscription, and workout tracking is limited.
Do critics agree about the Oura Ring 4?
Broad agreement: scores range from 74 (The Quantified Scientist) to 95 (T3), a spread of 21 points across 16 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Oura Ring 4?
Subscription costs (12 of 16 reviews), Price (7 of 16 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Oura Ring 4?
The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.