Should you upgrade from Oura Ring Gen 3 to Oura Ring 4?

Answer worked out Oct. 31, 2026

Checked Oct. 31, 2026

Oura Ring Gen 3 vs Oura Ring 4

THE PREVIOUS MODEL

Oura Ring Gen 3

What you own
Oura Ring 4
THE NEWCOMER

Oura Ring 4

What you would buy
  1. Oura Ring Gen 3: 6–⁠13Ring sizesImprovedOura Ring 4: 4–⁠15
  2. Oura Ring Gen 3: Gen3 SpO2 sensingHealth sensorsImprovedOura Ring 4: 30% more accurate average overnight SpO2
  3. Oura Ring Gen 3: Up to 7 daysBattery lifeImprovedOura Ring 4: Typically 5–⁠8 days
Skip the Oura Ring 4, get the Oura Ring 5

The Oura Ring 5 is already on sale (since June 4, 2026), so compare your Oura Ring Gen 3 with it instead.

Should you buy the Oura Ring 5?

See Oura Ring 5 prices

All the details

What you gain

FeatureYoursNewChange
Ring sizes6–134–15Improved
Health sensorsGen3 SpO2 sensing30% more accurate average overnight SpO2Improved
Battery lifeUp to 7 daysTypically 5–8 daysImproved

Other changes

FeatureYoursNewChange
Dock fitGen3 dock supports Gen3/Gen2Ring 4 dock supports Ring 4 onlyChangedYours3 dockNew4 dock

Is your Oura Ring Gen 3 still supported?

Software updates
Not confirmed

Do your accessories fit?

Cases, bands and chargers
Not confirmed

What reviewers say about upgrading

Reviewers
Not confirmed