Samsung Galaxy Ring vs Oura Ring 4: Which smart ring should you buy for Black Friday?

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To start with, if you already own a Samsung phone, you should probably get the Samsung Galaxy Ring. It uses the Samsung Health app, so it ties into your existing ecosystem nicely, and you’re able to do some neat tricks like use your Samsung Galaxy Ring as a remote shutter operator for your Samsung phone’s camera.

If you don’t have a Samsung phone, you can still get the Galaxy Ring’s health and wellness features by downloading the Samsung Health app, so it still makes sense to buy for Android and iOS users.

Both rings offer outstanding sleep and wellness tracking features, along with features such as automatic workout tracking. The Oura Ring has more choices of finish, but the Samsung Galaxy Ring has a neat concave design to minimize scratching, which is helpful for longevity.

The Oura Ring 4 offers a more comprehensive suite of wellness tools, some of which you might not use, but it has the downside of requiring an extra monthly subscription of $5.99 / £4.99, in perpetuity.

Getting a discount on the Oura Ring 4 effectively means getting a year or so’s worth of this subscription free. However, with a similar discount on the Samsung Galaxy Ring, I’d say if you’re conscious of budget, get the Samsung. If money’s no object, go for the Oura. Out of the two, I’d lean towards the Samsung due to the long-term value prospect of being able to use it without a subscription.

Component

Samsung Galaxy Ring

Oura Ring 4

Price

$399 / £399

Between $299 and $449

Colors

Black, Titanium Gold, Titanium Silver

Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, Brushed Silver, Stealth, Black

Material

Titanium

Titanium

Weight

2.3g-3.0g )

5.1g-8.1g

Battery life

Up to 7 days (ring), up to 6 charges (cradle)

Up to 8 days (ring)

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.4

Bluetooth

Sensor array

PPG, accelerometer, skin temperature

Smart Sensing array

Water resistance

10ATM

10ATM

GPS?

No

No