The Oura Ring 4 is almost as good as the newer model, but $150 cheaper

Skip to main contentOura’s last-gen smart ring sports the same sensors and software as the latest version.Oura’s last-gen smart ring sports the same sensors and software as the latest version.by Nov 12, 2026, 9:28 PM UTCPhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeBrad Bourque is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portland, Oregon. He’s contributed to sites like Digital Trends, Business Insider, and WIRED.The previous-generation Oura Ring 4 is on sale for as low as $249 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, $100 off the retail price, and the first big discount on the device since July. The price varies a bit by size and color, with most silver and black models in stock at the lowest price between sizes 8 and 13. Best Buy also has an exclusive deep blue “midnight” color in stock for $279. If you’re not sure about your size, you can pick up an Oura Ring 4 sizing kit for $10 at Amazon or Target, which includes $10 in store credit towards an Oura Ring 4 purchase.$249The last-gen Oura Ring 4 is a little thicker, but offers much of the same software, sensors, and a wider range of sizes.My colleague Victoria Song tested six different smart rings to compare their health and fitness tracking features, and Oura beat them all handily. The Oura Ring 4 improved on its predecessor with more accurate sensors, a slimmer design that leaves the competition in the dust, not to mention frequent software and feature updates. Accessing all of the features requires an active subscription, which is either $5.99 per month or $69.99 per year. The newer Oura Ring 5 is lighter and thinner, but otherwise includes the same sensors and software features as the Oura Ring 4. That makes this previous-generation deal even more appealing,Verge ShoppingSign up to get the best deals on products we’ve found and tested sent to your inbox.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Brad BourqueVerge ShoppingSign up to get the best deals on products we’ve found and tested sent to your inbox.