Oura Ring 4 Review (Watch Before You Buy!)

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @davidgray6935
    @davidgray6935 9 дней назад +4

    Battery on my old Gen 3 died. Just ordered the Gen 4. Fortunately, I'm grandfathered in with a lifetime subscription. I'm excited.

  • @kalamarusffm
    @kalamarusffm 8 дней назад +4

    that bpm sensor is as accurate as it can get. kudos. No other ring is able to track this reliably

  • @blakehelms8367
    @blakehelms8367 15 дней назад +7

    I upgraded from 3 to 4 -- one thing not mentioned is that the 4 has a sharper edge around it. The ring feels more comfortable on my finger than the 3, but they should have rounded the outer edge to be less sharp. It's easy to scratch things you interact with, and I sort of fidget with the ring with my thumb, drawing it across the edge and thinking "man that's sharp; not the best industrial design'. I otherwise love the ring and feel like the data it generates is very valuable and motivates me to work on my health.

  • @podsi27
    @podsi27 3 дня назад

    Love that, I'm some guy on RUclips... This breaths authenticity!! Thanks dude.

  • @billkimura4512
    @billkimura4512 17 дней назад +58

    Upgraded from Oura 3 to 4 and not seeing any improvements whatsoever. The sleep stage tracking seems pretty much identical with no real changes and it’s basically useless as an overall fitness tracker. There is no improvement in battery life. Save your money and don’t reward this company until they truly innovate.

    • @jeanettebarrie8453
      @jeanettebarrie8453 12 дней назад +1

      Thank You!

    • @SomeUnBoulogne
      @SomeUnBoulogne 6 дней назад

      Thanks very much indeed for your honest review and comments.

    • @Kyle-l9b8u
      @Kyle-l9b8u 3 дня назад

      I tried the BKWAT ring and it helped me improve my sleep and exercise habits. The test data is very accurate and the battery lasts long!

  • @elsythecow
    @elsythecow 2 дня назад +1

    The gen 4 is the first time my size has been included. Sucks to only have one option, but $8 CAD/mo isn't terrible as I don't have any other type monthly subscriptions. Looking forward to getting my ring.

  • @161Baker
    @161Baker 18 дней назад +24

    Oura is great, but not with an monthly Subscription, so i sold it.

  • @DaveDoesFitness
    @DaveDoesFitness 17 дней назад +5

    Oura ring looks like a solid offering, but no subscription seems really nice as well 😉
    Great video as always Dave!

  • @jessicagallardo-oliveira3690
    @jessicagallardo-oliveira3690 День назад

    Thanks for the detailed overview. I’m on the market for a smart ring. Mainly to track my sleep. I have an Apple Watch, which I love, but the downside is I have to remember to charge it twice a day in order to use it for sleep and throughout the day. (Since the battery life is poor) Now if I had the Garmin watch, which my husband has, I wouldn’t need a watch plus a ring. But I have the Apple Watch for the text/call benefits since I rarely have my phone on me. Otherwise, I’ll be disconnected from the planet. 😂 Anyway, one of the reasons I haven’t gotten around buying an OURA ring is the big hardware price tag plus the annual subscription. Also, kind of ridiculous that they price the colors differently as if the color variety were made of more durable material. As a possible consumer, it makes me feel like they are nickel and dimming. I feel like asking oura, is the $100 dollar price tag difference on your rose gold more durable than your silver ring? I wouldn’t mind paying for the subscription if the hardware was priced lower, it truly is a deterring factor and why I’ve been needing to do extra research to see if it’s worth buying an OURA ring for the overall price-performance benefits or if there are better alternatives. Anyway, thanks for the detailed overview, I might check out the Ultra Human Ring too.

  • @Stefanoss
    @Stefanoss 17 дней назад +28

    Just here waiting for Garmin to come up with a ring without a subscription

    • @szelo5759
      @szelo5759 13 дней назад +1

      you will wait 3-4 years for this

  • @RajivRai-jk4ve
    @RajivRai-jk4ve 18 дней назад +11

    With that charger ,apple just remembered what their next new incredible product will be ...Apple ring Ultra 😂

    • @superiortoall22
      @superiortoall22 17 дней назад

      Could be worse like the Samsung Ring which is basically a useless $400 ring right? 😂😂

    • @NoahHug-x8u
      @NoahHug-x8u 5 дней назад

      iRing

  • @tylert2514
    @tylert2514 12 дней назад

    excellent presentation. I have the ordering three and I agree that the upgrade the GEN four there’s no sound if the company doesn’t even have a trade-in. So I’ll stick with my generation three and something significant happens. I also like your comments about the ultra human ring. I know they had some troubles in the start, but it looks like they’ve been improved, per your comments 😊

  • @BLuvsDesigns
    @BLuvsDesigns 6 дней назад

    Just upgraded from the Gen 3 to a gen 4. Both are really good I just like the feel of the Gen 4.

  • @JulieB4444
    @JulieB4444 11 дней назад

    Thank you for the review! I am thinking about buying it…it will be the first time using a ring device.

  • @NealDannenberg
    @NealDannenberg 16 дней назад +1

    Nice video! I’m only getting 4 - 5 days of battery life. In addition, the rose gold model scratches very easily. I may be returning it.

  • @jakeva9802
    @jakeva9802 17 дней назад +6

    Like it but the subsrciption is a deal breaker

  • @emergentfitness9154
    @emergentfitness9154 17 дней назад

    Thanks for comparing it to the ECG! Great review.

  • @Kyle-l9b8u
    @Kyle-l9b8u 3 дня назад

    I tried the BKWAT ring and it helped me improve my sleep and exercise habits. The test data is very accurate and the battery lasts long!

  • @christiannightingale6802
    @christiannightingale6802 14 дней назад +4

    Hi! I am trying to decide between the Oura 4 or Ultrahuman Air. I saw your video about the UH but I think they have made some updates since that video. Between the Oura 4 and UH air, which one would you pick??

  • @molarrr
    @molarrr 15 дней назад +9

    Love my ours ring 4 upgrades from the 3. Definitely like the new design and seems to be a nice upgrade. The subscription is fine the complaints against it are just hilarious and stupid. At 5.99 it’s a great deal and understandable. Same people who bitch about subscriptions get Starbucks every day.

    • @pumaRAWR1
      @pumaRAWR1 14 дней назад

      You are a cuck who enjoys getting shafted by greedy businesses. What exactly are you getting from Oura that justifies a subscription on top of the fairly hefty RRP?

  • @hardmtnbiker
    @hardmtnbiker 16 дней назад +1

    I love my Ultrahuman ring, amazing experience!

  • @HenrikJacobsenDK
    @HenrikJacobsenDK 18 дней назад +1

    Bought the ringconn 2, really light and small with great battery life, but having a bit of trust issues with the data, so ordered a Oura gen 4 to compare and decide which I will wear. Plus I got 30 days open purchase so can return the gen 4 if I ain’t happy with it.

  • @kristof9497
    @kristof9497 17 дней назад +1

    Thank you. Without monthly Subscription, it will a great ring.

  • @cm99cox
    @cm99cox 17 дней назад

    You can get the Amazfit Helio ring for very cheap as well. This is a tough sell but for some it may be worth it, but for most i think there are better options. Great video though!

  • @AmandaCarvajal-j3u
    @AmandaCarvajal-j3u 2 дня назад

    I've never had a ring tracker but opted for the Gen 3 thing since its' on sale right now and i'm not sure if I will love it. I used my HSA account for whole thing and the 1 year subscription up front. Let's hope I love it lol

  • @toddwarner2739
    @toddwarner2739 3 дня назад

    Thank you for the very informative video.

  • @chrbr5768
    @chrbr5768 14 дней назад +14

    Why is everybody complaining about like 5 or 6 bucks per month? If that means the app gets updated and better over time why not? So much money we spend on BS everyday. At least this goes into your health

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  13 дней назад +5

      $6 to one person may mean something else to another. It's also worth noting that Oura is the only one doing this. There are a number of high quality smart rings on the market that are subscription free (UltraHuman, Galaxy Ring, Ringconn, etc...) and those competitor rings also receive lots of software updates. I do agree that it's a small price to pay but it is slightly annoying considering the product itself is very expensive.

    • @chrbr5768
      @chrbr5768 12 дней назад +2

      @ yea I get that. Same discussion I also always have with the Whoop. Ppl don’t like that subscription model… it would be better to pick just one option 1. high price product or 2. lower price but app subscription… Oura kinda picks both. I personally don’t mind those $5-6. my opinion is: Oura beats them all, so take my money :). I also guess that whoever can afford a 400-500 dollar smartring, can also afford 6 per month. One or 2 times not going out for dinner per year saves you enough to pay the sub for a whole year. Doesn’t sound a lot of effort to me.

    • @user-ew3hh1mv9l
      @user-ew3hh1mv9l 3 дня назад

      Ppl are dumb. That's why. Go eat your big macs fatties

    • @safayatkhan2280
      @safayatkhan2280 День назад +1

      It’s the principle, why do I have to pay for my own data?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  День назад

      @ you don’t. Buy an Ultrahuman ring instead 😂

  • @newsnetworkz
    @newsnetworkz 17 дней назад

    Rings are not my favorite 😂 but thanks Dave for making one on it , have a good day !

  • @antonioCsilveira
    @antonioCsilveira 15 дней назад

    Thanks for the review and the honest point of view, I have a gen3 oura ring and was thinking about upgrading but decided not to and wait. But quick question, can I charge the Oura Gen4 on the Gen3 charger?

  • @mikeo7r.415
    @mikeo7r.415 15 дней назад

    I would like to go on „a ring“ but for me : i would rather be interested in a full integration in apple health… so i can choose easily what hardware to wear today and mix it up! Every item has its advantages and disadvantages but as long it sums up in one „status app“ it would be great.. so I keep on sleeping with two watches (Garmin and Apple)… 😂

  • @kjw-vw6xr
    @kjw-vw6xr 12 дней назад +1

    What are the advantages of exercise tracking, sleep measurement accuracy, or battery usability when used with a smartwatch?

    • @tylert2514
      @tylert2514 12 дней назад

      it’s the oura app that makes the big difference. it gives you some great data in a user friendly form. but apple watch does very well without a dedicated app

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  12 дней назад +1

      When used with a smartwatch you do get a lot of redundant data. The Ring is most useful for people who don't want to sleep with a watch on, or maybe only wear a watch when recording activities. Though, Oura does offer some unique stats that could be useful for some users. For example, COROS users could benefit from the "readiness score" since that metric isn't available in the coros ecosystem.

  • @joecalarco2227
    @joecalarco2227 17 дней назад

    Thought ultrahuman would have put out a newer version in past year, great review

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  17 дней назад

      While they haven't launched a new ring they have launched several new colors and ramped up production to the point that it's widely available with overnight shipping on amazon. They also built a new factory in the USA to improve production time the states. I can only imagine this infrastructure will help them with whatever comes next!

  • @chriscarpunky
    @chriscarpunky 17 дней назад

    I am one of those with the Oura 3 where it would miss some HRV data at night and heart rate where the Oura 4 has correctly recorded it all night and has never missed anything in 4 weeks. I’ve noticed with my Apple Watch on the same hand and at the end of the day it’s about 1500 steps lower. Apparently, it’s a known issue with Oura. It’s a lot more comfortable as I can’t even feel it on. Battery life is great. It seems when I’m doing a live recording activity it starts quicker. I bet some more features are coming soon

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  17 дней назад

      Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

    • @RainnMelton
      @RainnMelton 10 дней назад

      There's another comment on here that says the complete opposite 😂

  • @chuckhazzard7295
    @chuckhazzard7295 17 дней назад +1

    Due to the separation of the LEDs the rotation of the ring does not have as much effect of signal quality as it did with the older Oura rings.

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  17 дней назад

      @@chuckhazzard7295 odd they still have the marking there though? Ultrahuman doesn’t have a mark at all for position.

    • @chuckhazzard7295
      @chuckhazzard7295 13 дней назад

      @@ChaseTheSummit I really hate that this dimple had an LED that lights up during charging. It cheapens the design.

  • @Torrich75
    @Torrich75 12 дней назад

    Nice video thank you. Great to have an independent review. I’m using an Oura ring 2. Can I ask if your upgrade advice would be the same? The 4 looks slimmer, more features. I don’t think I pay a sub on the 2 though. Thanks

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  12 дней назад +1

      The form factor is much nicer on the 4 compared to the 2 as there's no "flat ridge thing" which I didn't love. Other than that the metrics are similar though it seems most users are getting better accuracy with the 4. And of course, improved battery as well. Worth it? That's going to depend on your bank account!

    • @Torrich75
      @Torrich75 12 дней назад +1

      @ ha yeah the bank account is the key one. Thanks for the rapid and thoughtful reply. I think I’ll stick with the 2 until it dies (or I do - whichever comes first)😀

  • @SugarFreeGaming
    @SugarFreeGaming 4 дня назад

    I just saw a headline that they are partnering with dexcom to work with glucose monitors, and i guess eventually read blood sugar levels? Idk if anyone knows more, but as a diabetic it does sound tempting to get this for that functionality

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  4 дня назад

      @@SugarFreeGaming UltraHuman does that now with their M1 platform. The glucose metrics are in the same app as the ring metrics. Pretty neat!

  • @sxhrgvs
    @sxhrgvs 15 дней назад +1

    Interesting. The subscription rules it out for me. I’m just not buying anything else with a sub. End of story. Would be great if garmin came up with a ring. That I would buy. Nice work Dave.

  • @mohelu86
    @mohelu86 18 дней назад +1

    It’s baffling that they are still in business with their prices!!

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  17 дней назад +2

      I'm not, they're selling lots of rings. Especially now that they're in brick and mortar stores like Best Buy.

  • @colinsnexus
    @colinsnexus 17 дней назад

    I’m curious how accurate are the HRV readings compared to a chest strap or garmin/polar watch in your experience especially during sleep?

  • @k4nt0n0w
    @k4nt0n0w 17 дней назад

    It's hard to compare price of Oura to other rings.
    Oura is designed in Finland and manufactured in Estonia.
    Oura programmers work in Finland.
    It is easy to have cheap devices when they are manufactured and programmed in China or India :)

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  17 дней назад +1

      It's not hard to compare price. The Oura is more expensive plain and simple and for those on a budget the price may be a non-starter. But you could argue it's made of a higher quality / standard and possibly more research in the app. The competition is getting really good though.

    • @k4nt0n0w
      @k4nt0n0w 17 дней назад

      ⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@ChaseTheSummitThat was my thought, just poorly explained.

    • @molarrr
      @molarrr 15 дней назад +1

      Sadly the new rings are made in Mexico. Or at least some sizes are made in Mexico.

    • @k4nt0n0w
      @k4nt0n0w 11 дней назад

      @@molarrr Mine says ist manufactured in Estonia. European version size 12. So maybe there are more factories.

    • @molarrr
      @molarrr 10 дней назад

      @@k4nt0n0w yea mine is a 10 brushed finish and it’s made in Mexico. But others aren’t

  • @arilaine6113
    @arilaine6113 17 дней назад +1

    I just can't explain to myself why I should buy any feature-limited "fitness ring" (especially with monthly subscription) when I could use the same amount to actual fitness watch, which have display, buttons and tons of features more...

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  17 дней назад +8

      The Oura ring is readlly more of a watch alternative for those who would rather wear a real analog watch or even no watch at all. In some cases it also compliments a smartwatch by providing additional insights some watches don't offer as well!

    • @dudewhereismyfitness
      @dudewhereismyfitness 8 дней назад

      @@ChaseTheSummitthat. I want to switch watch wise from Garmin F6X to Tissot (because of office purposes),but first I want to find a replacement for the 24/7 HRV/HRV/Sleep metrics.

  • @kyrreloftaas
    @kyrreloftaas 18 дней назад

    Great video, mate. How is the light pollution at night between the two?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  18 дней назад +1

      The 4 seems to emit less light than the 3 for some reason. But they're pretty similar.

  • @bindraussen
    @bindraussen 16 дней назад

    Nice, but how can I use all the data in Garmin connect or Apple Health? I don't need a second or third system.

  • @JasonRaneses
    @JasonRaneses 18 дней назад +9

    Oura has a manufacturing issue with the 4. The new ring body is separating, more or less the new titanium interior is becoming detached from the outer shell.
    From the amount of people I’ve seen with the problem, they may have a recall situation on their hands.

    • @HeyElliott
      @HeyElliott 17 дней назад +1

      Correct! And we know not all users are on Reddit (etc) so likely there are many more cases that we aren't hearing about as well.

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  17 дней назад

      Interesting, mine doesn't appear to have that issue. Thanks for sharing.

    • @DaytonPruet
      @DaytonPruet 17 дней назад +4

      I have seen the posts on Reddit. I pre-ordered my Oura RIng 4, had it since day one and it has yet to have the issue. I have owned the Oura Ring 2 and 3 before it. One thing to note, I do not wash my hands, shower or do dishes with the ring on. So, the hot water issues many are seeing I do not have.

    • @ClayMastah344
      @ClayMastah344 17 дней назад +1

      I cancelled mine once I saw that. It looks ugly with the gasket showing like that anyway they should’ve covered it

    • @JasonRaneses
      @JasonRaneses 17 дней назад

      @@DaytonPruetI hope the early hardware rev issues are an anomaly. These rings have a limited lifespan as is, and Oura’s customer service hasn’t been awesome in the past.

  • @richard2k22
    @richard2k22 17 дней назад

    Hey! Can you do an Amazfit T-rex 3 vs Suunto Race S review?Which is better and why?
    Much appreciate!🙏

  • @kkarpoyzhs
    @kkarpoyzhs 17 дней назад +1

    I don't get this coffee comparison that many youtubers i've seen do when talking about subscriptions. The price of something should not be compared to something completely unrelated. Many things have cheap subscriptions, that doesn't mean that those subs are worth it just because they are cheap. Cause for instance with 6-7 dolars or euro / month i can also get a Disney plus subscription and watch movies and series and i can use my garmin watch that has sleep tracking, HR, HRV o2 sat and many more for free.

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  17 дней назад +1

      I'm mainly comparing the price to a luxury item such as a starbucks coffee which can cost 5-7 dollars in the USA. One could argue that if you skipped one day of a luxury item the subscription price is negated. But yeah, I don't love the subscription model as I've mentioned in this video.

  • @RMILLSMMA
    @RMILLSMMA 17 дней назад

    You can get a Amazfit Helio for £130 now. Love to hear if you think it's a better option now as It's so much cheaper?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  17 дней назад +1

      If you're in the Amazfit Ecosystem and own one of their watches the Helio is a no brainer. Oura in my opinion is a superior product and provides arguably more useful data but it's also significantly more expensive and requires a subscription.

    • @RMILLSMMA
      @RMILLSMMA 17 дней назад

      ​@@ChaseTheSummitthanks man... Just need Garmin to stop playing and make a smart ring or whoop style device. 😭

  • @zedsprocket5857
    @zedsprocket5857 17 дней назад

    Hey bud. How did you find the ultra human ring for tracking and auto detecting naps 👍

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  17 дней назад +4

      Can't help you there. I have 4 young kids and can't remember the last time I took a nap lol.

    • @zedsprocket5857
      @zedsprocket5857 17 дней назад

      😂😂😂👍👍👍

  • @Dr.Gunsmith
    @Dr.Gunsmith 2 дня назад

    Nah I’m sick of pulling money out for subscriptions. They just milking it.

  • @Chris-dw3xl
    @Chris-dw3xl 17 дней назад

    Ultra human ring 👍

  • @siceman105
    @siceman105 День назад

    How can we trust you when you have an affiliate link?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  День назад

      That's up to you. I try to be as transparent as possible and I try to criticize products where I see fit. But yeah, I do add affiliate links most of the time because this is my job and any revenue stream helps even if I give something a not so positive review. I would suggest watching and reading LOTS of reviews... not just mine before you make a decision on what to spend your money on. All I can do is do my best to tell it as I see it and hope it helps someone out. Thanks for watching.

  • @gliza9789
    @gliza9789 11 дней назад

    Does the oura tracks while the phone is on airplane mode?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  11 дней назад +1

      @@gliza9789 yes, it stores data internally when it’s not near or connected to your phone. Next time Bluetooth is available it will sync.

  • @Dial8Transmition
    @Dial8Transmition 8 дней назад

    I was thinking about getting this as I struggle a lot with sleep and rhythm but when I read you need an annual subscription I got really turned off. Why would I even need that? Just sell me the product and the software that comes with it.
    Does anyone know any alternatives?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  8 дней назад

      Check out the Ultrahuman Ring (ruclips.net/video/jb4ydIbilmg/видео.html)

  • @ymagyar
    @ymagyar 15 дней назад

    The man who 3 minutes earlier started to walk before waking up.

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  13 дней назад

      Ha! Just noticed that. Strange, it's usually pretty good at that.

  • @manGo79885
    @manGo79885 17 дней назад

    Can you please try inspiring smart ring from Norway?

  • @sandstromj
    @sandstromj 18 дней назад

    Thank you for a good review. I’m still unsure if I really need a ring in addition to my (polar) running watch 😊

  • @channul4887
    @channul4887 13 дней назад

    11:25 so you were sleep walking for 3 minutes?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  13 дней назад

      Ha! just noticed that. Odd. Typically it's pretty accurate.

    • @channul4887
      @channul4887 12 дней назад

      @@ChaseTheSummit at premium MSRP and 6 bucks per month I'd expect it to be 99.99999% accurate, this convinced me that it ain't worth the money (over other subscriptionless trackers)

    • @channul4887
      @channul4887 11 дней назад

      @@ChaseTheSummit did you remove my reply to you, where I dared to say that at this price one should expect excellence? LOL.

  • @GaryV-p3h
    @GaryV-p3h 16 дней назад

    You lost my interest as soon as you mentioned the word "subscription ".

  • @MrHenkfromHolland
    @MrHenkfromHolland 17 дней назад

    For five hundred bucks you can buy an Apple 🍏 Watch 10

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  16 дней назад

      Right, but that's a watch... not a ring. Apples vs Oranges.

  • @cubiq1
    @cubiq1 5 дней назад

    14:18 The Ultrahuman ring is literally a copy-paste of Oura. Even their app design-language looks the same. Pretty shameful really

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  5 дней назад

      @@cubiq1 at launch it was very similar but over the past year they’ve made a number of updates that sets them apart. The apps look and feel different now. The ring hardware itself is also different.

  • @kc.95
    @kc.95 15 дней назад

    The worst ring

  • @Juice3059-ie4es
    @Juice3059-ie4es 12 дней назад +2

    Im waiting for the Trump Presidential ring to come out. Its suppose to detect lies, bullshit, and straight up republican fuckery by squeezing ya finger til the blood stops. No suscription needed if you purchase the Trumpy bear😁

  • @jazznroll5
    @jazznroll5 17 дней назад +5

    I wouldn't buy a hardware product with a subscription attached to it, even if my favorite, and recently elected president, endorsed it!!!!