Oura Ring 4: Finished with Metal, Are the New Ceramic Rings Going to Become a Fashion Accessory?
No fifth generation in sight for Oura this year. Instead, the brand is focusing on a new range of Oura Ring 4 made from more colorful and durable ceramic, along with accessories and new health features.
Oura Ring 4: New Colors and More Durable Finish
The new Oura Ring 4 in zirconium ceramic will be available in four colors:
- Midnight (teal),
- Petal (powder pink),
- Tide (mint green),
- Cloud (white).
Unlike metallic finishes, the color is embedded in the material: there’s no risk of fading over time. However, the ceramic is so hard that it could scratch certain metals.
However, these models are thicker and heavier than their metal counterparts:
- Thickness: 3.51 mm (vs. 2.88 mm),
- Weight: from 5.1 to 8.1 g (vs. 3.3 to 5.2 g).
Oura now encourages the idea of alternating multiple rings for different occasions. The app supports multi-ring functionality, allowing effortless switching between two active rings, similar to the Apple Watch.
The brand is also launching a recycling program to return your old models when upgrading.
A Charging Case Finally Available… But Optional
A significant new feature: Oura is offering an aluminum charging case.
- Compatible only with your ring size,
- Offers up to 5 full charges,
- Complete recharge in 90 minutes via USB-C,
- Includes a status light.
The rings sold by default still come with the classic dock.
Health Panels: Blood Tests and Integrated Tracking
Oura is also enriching its app with a service called Health Panels:
- Ability to book a blood test at a Quest Diagnostics center,
- Access to 50 biomarkers related to cardiovascular and metabolic health,
- Results available in the app, validated by a healthcare professional,
- Possible interaction with Oura Advisor, an AI chatbot that provides explanations but not medical diagnoses.
The tests cost $99. The service is currently available only in the United States, excluding Arizona, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island for regulatory reasons.
Pricing and Availability
- Oura Ring 4 Ceramic: 549 euros, available in 4 colors (sizes 4 to 15).
- Health Panels: $99 per test, available only in the United States (restricted areas).
With these colorful ceramic rings and the portable charging case, Oura aims to make its product more fashionable and practical, while also enhancing medical tracking options to compete with rival Whoop.
