Honestly, I Wouldn’t Risk Waiting for Black Friday—Grab the Oura Ring 4 for $150 Off While Your Size Is Still Here

It’s never a bad time to invest in your health, but right now is a particularly good one. While Black Friday is still a couple of weeks away, the Oura Ring 4 (the predecessor to the Oura Ring 5, which came out in June) is getting the early sale treatment. And trust me when I say this isn’t one of those wellness gadgets that’s all hype and no substance. Just ask, ahem, the entire Cosmo shopping team. This little wearable tech tracker—which is over $100 off on Amazon—does it all.Now, I know what you’re thinking: Why not wait until November 27 and snag one with the rest of your Black Friday haul? Well, while we don’t know exactly what Oura has up its sleeve for the Super Bowl of shopping, there’s no guarantee today’s deal will stick around, that it’ll get any better, or that your size will even be in stock by the main event. Waiting is just a gamble, and hey, a good deal is a good deal! If you’ve been waiting to buy one and don’t need the newest model, I’d take the $249 deal and run! Brand-new models don’t usually see big discounts their first holiday season, so I wouldn’t count on the Oura Ring 5 getting much cheaper this year.For what it’s worth, the Oura Ring 5 is about 40% smaller and gets up to nine days of battery life, compared to the Ring 4’s eight. But many of its new app features are rolling out to older models too, so unless a slimmer ring is a priority, the Ring 4 still does the job. The Oura Ring 4 is sleek, lightweight, and pairs with the rest of your jewelry so effortlessly—whether you’re a gold or silver girly, it’ll stack gorgeously. There are six different colorways, which vary slightly in price: Silver, Black, and Stealth are $249 (previously $349), and Gold and Rose Gold are $279 (originally $399). The ceramic design in midnight is even marked down to $279 from $399 today.But it’s so much more than just a style choice. The device keeps tabs on your steps, activity, sleep, stress levels, heart rate, temperature, and cycle, and it keeps all that trackable data in a convenient mobile app.One shopper called it a “game-changer” as someone living with chronic illnesses and said they’re able to “better understand [their] body, track [their] patterns, and recognize changes.” Another added: “As a woman, the cycle tracking alone has been incredibly valuable. Being able to see how different phases of my cycle affect my sleep, recovery, stress levels, energy, and overall readiness has helped me make much better decisions about work, exercise, and self-care.” That’s a pretty compelling argument alone!Megan Schaltegger is an NYC-based writer. She loves strong coffee, eating her way through the Manhattan food scene, and her dog, Murray. She promises not to talk about herself in third person IRL.