Oura Ring 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Ring
Critics score the Oura Ring 4 87 and the Samsung Galaxy Ring 78 out of 100, from 16 and 12 professional reviews. 10 outlets reviewed both: 7 scored the Oura Ring 4 higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Oura Ring 4 11 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: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Ring
Praised for: health tracking (5 of 12), battery life (4 of 12), design (3 of 12)
Criticised for: price (7 of 12)
The catch: It works best with a Samsung phone, and workout tracking is limited.
All 12 reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Ring →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Oura Ring 4 | Samsung Galaxy Ring | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android Central | 90 | 60 | +30 |
| The Verge | 90 | 70 | +20 |
| WIRED | 90 | 70 | +20 |
| The Quantified Scientist | 74est. | 57est. | +17 |
| Engadget | 89 | 80 | +9 |
| Trusted Reviews | 89est. | 80 | +9 |
| Tom's Guide | 95 | 90 | +5 |
| CNET | 85 | 85 | same |
| TechRadar | 90 | 90 | same |
| The Independent | 90 | 90 | same |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Oura Ring 4 minus the Samsung Galaxy Ring. 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 Samsung Galaxy Ring?
Critics rate the Oura Ring 4 higher: 87 against 78. 10 outlets reviewed both: 7 scored the Oura Ring 4 higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Oura Ring 4 11 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Oura Ring 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
The Oura Ring 4: broad agreement, scores from 74 to 95. The Samsung Galaxy Ring: critics split, scores from 57 to 90.