Oura Ring 4 โGets a Stylish Upgradeโ with New Ceramic Models
Oura has โฃexpanded its popularโค smart ring lineup with the introduction of ceramic โคversions of the Ring 4.these aren’t a generational leap to a Ringโ 5, but a refinedโ aesthetic offering that blends technology with high fashion.โ Available in four elegant colors – Midnight, Petal, Tide, and Cloud – the ceramic Ring 4 โaims โto broaden Oura’s appeal โฃto a moreโฃ style-conscious audience, and comes with โคa premium $500 price tag.
While prioritizingโฃ durability, the ceramic material doesโข introduce some physical changes. Theโค new rings โare โคslightly heavier (5-8 grams depending โขon size, compared to 3-5 gramsโ for titanium) and thicker โฃ(3.51mm vs. 2.88mm). This increased โฃsize may be noticeable for users who prioritize โaโค discreet and lightweight feel.However,the ceramic offers โimproved โscratch resistance and โa more โขresilient finish,though it may be susceptible โคto dye transfer. Importantly, the inner band remains titanium for comfort and hypoallergenic properties.
Functionally, the Ring 4 Ceramic remains a powerful health and wellness tracker, boasting the same core features asโ its โขtitanium counterpart.โ It’s waterproofโข to 100 metersโ and โคoffers 5-8 โdays of battery โฃlife โon aโ single charge. The โฃOura app has alsoโ beenโ updated to supportโ multiple rings, ideal for families or tracking data over โtime. Users can continue to rely on accurate measurements of heart rate,SpO2,skin temperature,and activity levels via the built-in accelerometer.Accessing the full suite of features, however,โข requires a monthly subscription of $5.99.
Oura also offers a new โข$100 aluminum charging case, โavailable in sizes to perfectly fit โeach โring. This portable case provides approximately 90 โขminutes of charging time and โholds up to five full charges. US customers have access to an exclusiveโข “Health Panels” feature, allowing themโฃ to schedule โคblood tests โat quest Diagnostics andโฃ view 50+ biomarkers within the Ouraโค app, alongside โคpersonalized insights from the Oura Advisor chatbot (tests cost approximatelyโ $99).
The Oura Ring 4 occupies the high-end smart ring market, facing increasing competition, โincluding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Ring. While Oura distinguishes itself with its refined design and expanded features, the high price point and subscription model may beโ a barrier for some.However,โฃ leveraging the company’s established expertise and commitment to ongoing development, the Oura Ring 4 is poised to maintain a strong position in the โmarket as an elegant and functional health tracker.
