Oura Ring 4 - Silver - Size 4 - Size Before You Buy

The Oura Ring has been genuinely useful for tracking my sleep, HRV, resting heart rate and recovery trends. The data feels more accurate and meaningful than what I got from wrist trackers, and since it’s tiny and comfortable I forget I’m wearing it. The app breaks everything down in a clear way and makes it easy to spot patterns (stress, hydration, workouts, etc.). Battery life is solid and lasts several days before charging. It’s a premium device for sure, but if you care about sleep and recovery data more than steps and notifications, it’s worth it.

I don't like wearing wrist watches, so having a smart ring is PERFECT for me! I love how durable it is, it's easy to clean, and the app that comes with it is GREAT! The tracking on this thing is flawless and it uses light sensors to track my vitals, so it doesn't even feel like a smart device, just a regular ring! It also charges very quickly, so if I'm using the bathroom or taking a shower at home, I just pop it on the charger for 10-15 minutes and it's good for a few days! I only do it daily just to establish a good routine, and I have forgotten before and let the battery get low, but still haven't had the power die on me yet! I can see it being an issue for lifting weights since it's coated in stainless still and a little bulky, but otherwise very comfortable for other forms of exercise! I can also see it being a problem because of the red and green light sensors at night, it might be disruptive to light sleepers in a dark room, but I just keep my hands under my blankets or pillows, and I sleep just fine! It doesn't light up all the time, just periodically throughout the night. If the tiny lights at night might bother you, you can probably put a thick sock or a glove over your hand at night to block the light. I'm personally not inconvenienced by it at night, and I like that I can't feel anything when it checks my vitals (heart rate, blood oxygen, temperature, just to name a few). I wound up subscribing to the app anually because I really liked how easy it was to set up and how thorough its analysis was for my overall health. UPDATE: Recently I noticed the ring was draining too fast between charges and I actually needed to charge it everyday! I reached out to customer service via the app, they asked a few questions, and shipped me another one immediately! It was refurbished, not brand new, but it works like new and I would never have known the difference if they didn't tell me! I keep the old one as a backup just in case since they said I don't need to send it back. I basically haven't stopped wearing the Oura ring since I put it on, and I've used it on long walks, swimming (fully submerged in water), and for general daily activities and it works great! I wash it with soap and water when I wash my hands and take it off to give it an.wxtra good wipe down before popping it on the charger or putting it back on!

I got a size 8 and wear it on my right pointer finger—fit is true to size and very comfortable for all-day and night wear. I’m honestly amazed at how much this ring can track, from sleep and recovery to activity and overall health insights. A huge bonus is that I was able to purchase the ring with my HSA card, and even use HSA funds for the yearly subscription as well, which made this an even better value for me. The data is detailed, easy to understand, and actually useful. If you’re looking for a sleek, comfortable wearable with powerful health tracking, I highly recommend the Oura Ring

Amazon, despite complaints, views the Ōura Ring Sizing Kit as the same or a similar item as the Ōura Ring 4, itself... thus, two DIFFERENT reviews AND ratings for two COMPLETELY DIFFERENT products. -------------- 1) THE ŌURA RING SIZING KIT / 5-Stars Ōura states that the Ring 4 sizes are NOT the same as traditional ring sizes. I did NOT break out my Ring Sizing Loops to determine the veracity of that statement because the cost, of the Ring 4 Sizer, on Amazon is applied as a credit towards the cost of an Ōura Ring 4 WHEN purchased via Amazon. I will say that there is perhaps a little difference, compared to traditional ring sizes, but I'm not sure that it's much because I ended up with the ring size that I thought would work. Interestingly enough, size 10 that I expected for the middle finger was a perfect fit for the Index finger, which is normally a traditional 9... so there is some difference in the sizing and I wholeheartedly recommend procuring the Ōura Ring 4 Sizer BEFORE purchasing the Ōura Ring 4. NOTE that the Ōura Ring 4 Sizer does not work for all Ōura Ring models, so anyone deciding to purchase a previous iteration of the Ōura Ring, due to cost decrease and/or a Sale, will need to utilize the correct Ōura Ring Sizer for the model ring chosen. If there is a question of Sale or Discount Pricing, due to the delay from checking ring sizes, then I suggest an online Chat with Amazon Customer Service representative to make sure that you can lock in any discounts to use after verifying the correct Ring size. FYI - Ōura recommends wearing the sizing ring on the finger that will bear the ring, in order to become accustomed to the ring size/feel and to see how well it fits throughout a normal day. I followed that advice and I believe that everyone should do the same. ---------------- 2) Ōura Ring 4 / 1-Star First, even with the ring sizing kit and wearing the sizer non-stop until the Ring 4 arrived, the size of the Ring 4 in only whole sizes proved inadequate. My hands clearly fluctuate enough in size to be an issue, regardless of the finger or hand that is used. Next, the heart rate (HR) was always available and showing in the app, signifying that the Ring 4 was measuring the HR, HOWEVER, the app called to show the graph of the HR for over two (2) weeks, meaning there was no history nor any assessment available. Next, the Sleep function, even with learning curve, seemed to function out of the box, HOWEVER, after the first recharge of the Ring 4, there was an issue with accurately recording start and stop points of Sleep AND eventually the app would show No Sleep Data AFTER uploading/updating UNTIL THE NEXT day. There was no event showing for sleep ALTHOUGH the Ring 4 clearly annotated the Start of the Sleep period the previous night. Next, even after more than three (3) weeks of use, the app has failed to graph the Blood Oxygen Saturation, in spite of showing the data observed and available to see at any given moment. Again, I find this to be very odd and indisputably useless to the user. Next, the App is full of "flash" or substance but in terms of a quick overall view of all the numbers, like most Apps, no such uncluttered view can be found. While the plethora of information and links is appreciated, the search to locate immediate data numbers across all items is tedious, frustrating and unappreciated. To provide an analogy, it's like having to read an entire book to search for and locate the Synopsis of the book. For those who aren't into books, then it's like watching a TV and THEN SEEING the Preview for the show that you just watched. I and most users seem to prefer a Table of Contents approach where the Raw Data is shown and then you can click to go to the Analysis, Assessment and Suggestions for that particular Biometric. In short, the App's interface is beautifully flashy and showy but about as useful up front as a Show Pony on a crop farm. That makes it overwhelming, even to those who are focused readers and moreso to the vast majority who are not. Finally, many details and assessments are NOT available for anywhere from four (4) weeks to three (3) or more months. While understandable, it makes it impossible to fully assess the personal value and utility of the Ring 4 in the 30-day period for returns. That means that the $400+ ring and the annual subscription fee is only acceptable for those with money to burn, so to speak, because all of the shortcomings or issues, even if expandable and temporary, outweigh the cost of what is actually a pretty doggone accurate piece of tech wear, resulting in the clear choice to return the ring. AND... there is one other issue to consider which is that if your hands swell, perhaps from work, or shrink, perhaps from weight loss, then your $400+ ring AND subscription become useless... until you purchase another Ōura Ring that does fit. Based on my research and experience, there are equally accurate smart fitness watches with solid Apps and reasonable insights and suggestions based on the assessment of the biometrics. Also, there is another smart ring on the market that appears to rival the Ōura Ring in accuracy, provides an seemingly identical App for all appearances seen, comes as an adjustable ring using the same high-end materials and sensor setup AND which additionally boasts being approved and classified as a Medical Grade Device, instead of a Consumer Grade Device. All of that at a far, far lower cost AND the same updates, assessments, insights and suggestions BUT with NO subscription fee. That being said, I am a Go/No-Go tester of products meaning things are either 5-star or 1-star with enough details for people to decide that my 1-star item might be good enough to be their 3- or 4-star item. The Ring 4 failed to make the grade for my needs nor was it able to justify keeping the ring to see if things improved or the money was worth the extended wait for certain observations, but it was remarkably accurate when comparing data to manual results, such as HR, SpO2, etc. There is no blood pressure data, for those in search of BP function. I am not sure that BP could be accurately obtained below the wrist at this point in technology, but maybe in the future. REMEMBER that when returning an Ōura Ring, you MUST also CANCEL the Ōura App Subscription as it is a separate financial issue from the purchase. The subscription is free for the first 30-days and a part of setting up your account before you are able to use the App, so it's an easy thing to forget. 3) Addendum -- there is a charging cable organizer with a carabineer that works GREAT for the Ōura Ring 4 charging station and cable that is available on Amazon AND IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. That is my next review and it will be 5-Stars. It was kind of a why-the-heck-not afterthought purchase that became an INSTANT 5-Star Should Have item as soon as I unpackaged it!!!!

I finally got my hands on one of these bad boys! I took advantage of the Black Friday 30% off deal since these never go on sale! I’ve been eyeing them for over a year and wanted to pull the trigger! I’m honestly so glad i decided to get one! I love that it tracks my sleep, ovulation, stress, day to day readiness, steps, activity, etc. It’s everything I used to use other apps/watches/trackers for but in an easy, accessible, SMALL gadget. I love that it’s waterproof and I can wear it in the shower, love that i was able to get a gold ring to match my wedding ring and other jewelry i wear as well. You will have to BUY and app to get all the insights the ring has to offer, so keep that in mind. It is an annual or monthly cost of around $65 i believe. In my opinion, it’s worth it. I paid the one time annual fee to get it over with and now i don’t have to think about it. Everything is extremely easy to set up on the app, charge the ring, and set it up. I’ve had the ring a little over a week and the sleep data is my favorite right now. As a mom with a 6 mo and 22 mo, my sleep is LACKING but this helps me make sure i stay on track of it to the best of my ability right now! It lets me know how many hours i slept, my resting/sleeping heart rate, my REM, deep, and light sleep; and how long I was in each stage, tells me my readiness for the next day, etc. The ring does run larger than your normal size. I got a 9 and wear it on my middle finger which would normally be an 8. Keep that in mind. There are kits to try your size prior to buying, an a lot of stores have the try on kits to make sure you order the right size too! All in all, the ring is worth the price in my opinion and I wish i would have gotten it sooner because i love it so much!

I’ve had my ring for a while now and waited to review so that I could weigh the pros and cons. Here they are! Pros: - Easy to Pair and Navigate to Phone/App - Lots of Biometrics/Data, and the ability to export some of it - Great for tracking heart rate, sleep, and stress Cons: - Kind of pricey for the value, and the app requires $5/mo just to use it. Long term commitment to money (that’s $60 extra each year) - Scratches REALLY easy. - Battery life isn’t really up to par. I bought mine less than 1yr ago and already find myself having to charge it daily to keep it charged throughout the next day. - Doesn’t pair with a ton of apps that I find useful, in my opinion. - For those with hands/fingers that frequently swell, there aren’t half sizes, so you have to size up which can cause issues with sensing/picking up bio data. - IMO, not great for cycle tracking like it says. TLDR; I probably wouldn’t purchase this item again as I find it a bit too pricey for what it’s worth, and the subscription makes it even pricier.

Absolutely loved my Oura ring while it lasted. My husband bought this for me for Mother’s Day and I have used it non stop over the past 9 months. It stopped working while I slept and had to be charged twice a day just to get daily stats. I factory reset it. I soft reset it. I tried everything I could to get it working again because it has wonderful features. Still no luck… so I’m contemplating buying another one or switching to a new wearable.

The wife asked for this for Xmas. She wanted it bigger to fit on her thumb. The sizing box was great too she was able to pick the exact size she wanted and then no exchanges and wasting time and effort! She tells me everyday what the ring tells her and it’s starting to gather enough info to help her make corrections or keep doing what she’s doing depending. It’s a little pricey when you see some others at less than $100 but I didn’t dare risk being cheap and than it doesn’t work for her. So, overall she’s happy you get 5 stars!!