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Oura Ring 4 (Standard) — Fitness · 2024 · Standard
Oura

Oura Ring 4 (Standard)

Fitness · 2024 · Standard

88
/ 100
From $349
VS
Oura Ring 4 (Standard) wins by 3
Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) — Fitness · 2021 · Standard
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Fitness

Oura Ring 4 (Standard)

Compared on the fitness sub-score

Oura Ring 4 (Standard) leads on fitness (88 vs 85).

Health

Oura Ring 4 (Standard)

Compared on the health sub-score

Oura Ring 4 (Standard) leads on health (88 vs 85).

Value for money

Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) more score per dollar ($299 vs $349).

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

Oura Ring 4 (Standard) versus Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard) — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for fitness, Oura Ring 4 (Standard) or Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)? +

Oura Ring 4 (Standard) — leads on fitness (88 vs 85). Compared on the fitness sub-score.

Which is better for health, Oura Ring 4 (Standard) or Oura Ring Gen 3 (Standard)? +

Oura Ring 4 (Standard) — leads on health (88 vs 85). Compared on the health sub-score.