Oura Ring 4 vs Oura Ring 5
Critics score the Oura Ring 4 87 and the Oura Ring 5 82 out of 100, from 16 and 11 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Oura Ring 4 higher, 1 scored the Oura Ring 5 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Oura Ring 4 5 points ahead.
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.
All 16 reviews of the Oura Ring 4 →
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Image: OuraOura Ring 5
Praised for: health tracking (8 of 11), battery life (7 of 11), design (6 of 11)
Criticised for: subscription costs (7 of 11), price (3 of 11), software (2 of 11)
The catch: It needs a subscription, and Ring 4 owners gain little.
All 11 reviews of the Oura Ring 5 →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Oura Ring 4 | Oura Ring 5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quantified Scientist | 74est. | 57est. | +17 |
| Trusted Reviews | 89est. | 80 | +9 |
| NBC Select | 89est. | 83est. | +6 |
| Android Central | 90 | 90 | same |
| WIRED | 90 | 90 | same |
| Engadget | 89 | 90 | -1 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Oura Ring 4 minus the Oura Ring 5. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Oura Ring 4 or the Oura Ring 5?
Critics rate the Oura Ring 4 higher: 87 against 82. 6 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Oura Ring 4 higher, 1 scored the Oura Ring 5 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 Oura Ring 4 and the Oura Ring 5?
The Oura Ring 4: broad agreement, scores from 74 to 95. The Oura Ring 5: critics split, scores from 57 to 90.