Oura
Oura Ring 4 (Standard)
Fitness · 2024 · Standard
88
/ 100
From $349
VS
Oura Ring 4 (Standard) wins by 3
Oura
Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)
Fitness · 2021 · Standard
85
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
Oura Ring 4 (Standard) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Oura Ring 4 (Standard) lands at 88 and Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) at 85. That puts Oura Ring 4 (Standard) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Oura Ring 4 (Standard) if…
- ✓Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- ✓Sleep + recovery metrics
- ✓Activity-specific modes
Pick Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) if…
- ✓Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- ✓Sleep + recovery metrics
- ✓Activity-specific modes
Oura Ring 4 (Standard) 88
vs 85 Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)
Score breakdown
Oura Ring 4 (Standard)
88 battery 94
display 74
fitness 88
health 88
durability 84
Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)
85 battery 94
display 74
fitness 85
health 85
durability 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Oura Ring 4 (Standard) | Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer |
| Variant | Standard | Standard |
| Release year | 2024 | 2021 |
Oura Ring 4 (Standard)
Pros
- +Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- +Sleep + recovery metrics
- +Activity-specific modes
Cons
- −Notifications limited
- −No smartwatch app store
- −Some require subscription
Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)
Pros
- +Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- +Sleep + recovery metrics
- +Activity-specific modes
Cons
- −Notifications limited
- −No smartwatch app store
- −Some require subscription
FAQ: Oura Ring 4 (Standard) vs Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)
Which is better, Oura Ring 4 (Standard) or Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)? +
Oura Ring 4 (Standard) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Oura Ring 4 (Standard) worth the price? +
At $349, Oura Ring 4 (Standard) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.
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 (Standard) 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.