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The Oura Ring 4 is almost as good as the newer model, but $150 cheaper
Publication: The Verge
Author: Brad Bourque
Source published: 12/11/2026, 21:28:53 UTC
Briefing created: 12/11/2026, 23:30:19 UTC
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Briefings
A new Oura Ring 4 is available at a significant discount, with the lowest price being $249 at major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. This represents the first major price reduction for the device since July. The ring features improved sensors and a slimmer design compared to the previous generation, though it remains thicker. Access to all features requires an active subscription, priced at $5.99 monthly or $69.99 annually. A sizing kit is also available for $10 to assist with size selection.
Key points
- The Oura Ring 4 is on sale for as low as $249 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, marking the first major discount since July.
- The ring offers more accurate sensors and a slimmer design compared to the previous generation, though it remains thicker.
Context
A new Oura Ring 4 is available at a significant discount, with the lowest price being $249 at major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. This represents the first major price reduction for the device since July. The ring features improved sensors and a slimmer design compared to the previous generation, though it remains thicker. Access to all features requires an active subscription, priced at $5.99 monthly or $69.99 annually. A sizing kit is also available for $10 to assist with size selection.
Limitations
Price variations exist by size and color, with silver and black models typically available at the lowest price between sizes 8 and 13. Best Buy offers an exclusive deep blue 'midnight' color for $279. The evidence does not specify the exact date of the discount announcement or the specific testing methodology used by the reviewer, though it notes the ring beat competitors in a comparison of six devices.
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