Have you been looking for a discreet health tracker that fits seamlessly into your life?

I started wearing an Oura Ring just over 5 years ago, I started losing weight plus concentrating on my strength and fitness during COVID times. While I appreciate the in-depth metrics a smartwatch can offer, there are times when I just want passive, insightful data without feeling constantly connected or having a screen vying for my attention. You need something different for daily health tracking. Something subtle.

The Health Wearables Landscape

The market for health wearables has been a bit of a wild west, with various smartwatches and bands promising comprehensive insights but often falling short on comfort or discretion. The Oura Ring, and now its successor, the Oura Ring 4, have been making serious waves, establishing themselves as the go-to premium option for those serious about understanding their sleep, recovery, and overall well-being. I knew I had to get my hands on the new version to see if it truly lived up to the hype.

First Impressions of the Oura Ring 4

Design: Compact and stylish, resembling regular jewellery
Build Quality: Lightweight titanium construction with sold craftmanship despite the advanced tech inside

A Screen-Free, Discreet Experience

One major ‘feature’ of many wearables is their reliance on a screen and constant notifications, which can feel intrusive. The Oura Ring 4 flips this on its head:

Screen-free, communicating all its data directly to an app.
Draws minimal power, offering an impressive battery life of up to 5-6 days.
Seamless integration into daily life without distraction

Key Features and Technology

Advanced Health Tracking:

Detailed sleep analysis (REM, deep, light, latency, restfulness, heart rate
24/7 heart rate monitoring
Real-time stress tracking
Continuous temperature sensing
Blood oxygen (SpO2) readings during sleep

Smart Sensing Technology:

Improved sensor pathways leading to more accurate data
Fewer gaps in readings

Comfort Upgrades:

Recessed sensors for a smoother feel (as opposed to the protruding bumps of previous generations)

The Oura App

The Oura app itself is a dashboard for all your health data, making discovery and understanding your trends effortless, including:

Colour-coded graphs
Actionable insights
“Oura Advisor” AI for personalised guidance
Integration with third-party apps like Strava.

Final Verdict

So, has this replaced my dedicated fitness watch for intense workouts? Of course not. But has it found a place? Absolutely. It is the dedicated, discreet health companion I’ve been searching for, providing insightful data without the distractions.

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