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

<figure> <img alt="Close-up of Oura Ring 4" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25665142/247314_Oura_Ring_4_AKrales_0105.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The previous-generation <strong>Oura Ring 4</strong> is on sale for as low as $249 at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Oura-Ring-Tracking-Wearable-Fitness/dp/B0D9WW49PJ">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/oura-ring-4-smart-ring-size-before-you-buy-with-or4-sizing-kit-size-9-silver-2024/CT2962VZST/sku/6595516">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://www.target.com/p/oura-ring-4/-/A-93747936?preselect=92396519">Target</a>, $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. <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/oura-ring-4-ceramic-smart-ring-size-before-you-buy-with-or4-sizing-kit-size-11-midnight-2025/CT2962V5LG">Best Buy</a> 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 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9WVWXR1">Amazon</a> or <a href="https://www.target.com/p/oura-ring-4-sizing-kit/-/A-92396509">Target</a>, which includes $10 in store credit towards an Oura Ring 4 purchase.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Oura Ring 4</h3> <div class="product-description">The last-gen Oura Ring 4 is a little thicker, but offers much of the same software, sensors, and a wider range of sizes.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25665134/247314_Oura_Ring_4_AKrales_0022.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Close up of Oura Ring 4" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9WWB3WX"> <strike>$349</strike> $249 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/oura-ring-4-smart-ring-size-before-you-buy-with-or4-sizing-kit-size-8-silver-2024/CT2962VZS7"> <strike>$349</strike> $249 at <strong>Best Buy</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">My colleague Victoria Song tested <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/1/24259284/oura-ring-samsung-galaxy-ring-ultrahuman-ring-air-ringconn-circular-ring-evie-ring-review-wearables">six different smart rings</a> to compare their health and fitness tracking features, and Oura beat them all handily. The <a href="https://www.theverge.com/24268024/oura-ring-4-review-smart-rings-wearables">Oura Ring 4</a> 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 <a href="https://ouraring.com/membership">subscription</a>, which is either $5.99 per month or $69.99 per year. The newer <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/964386/oura-ring-5-review-smart-ring-wearables">Oura Ring 5</a> 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, </p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theverge.com/24268024/oura-ring-4-review-smart-rings-wearables">Read our Oura Ring 4 review</a>.</h5>