Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority
I’ve been wearing and reviewing Oura Rings long enough to know the experience well. They’re comfortable, reliable, and tied to a well-rounded platform, which is why they’ve stayed in my rotation for years.
Then, Oura rolled out two updates I didn’t see coming: colorful, ceramic Oura Ring 4 variants and multi-device support. While neither was something I’d been actively pining for, the combo has reshaped how the ring fits into my daily life.
Would you purchase a ceramic Oura Ring 4? 10 votes Yes, and I already have an Oura Ring. 0 % No, I already have an Oura Ring. 30 % Yes, but I don't own an Oura Ring. 30 % No. I don't want an Oura Ring. 40 %
Adding a sense of style
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority
Oura has positioned its ring as a piece of jewelry from the beginning. To Oura’s credit, they’re certainly more subtle than a wrist-based wearable, but they aren’t fooling anyone either. Thick metal builds (primarily lightweight titanium) finished in neutral metallics mean they still read like a piece of tech or, at best, a man’s wedding band. The finishes also age like most coated wearables, showing fine scratches and losing polish over time. Generally, I’m fine with these limitations of the form factor, even if I’m eager for the day when smart rings aren’t so bulky.
The ceramic models are completely different. They offer a smoother, more refined look and are far more scratch-resistant because their color is baked into the material rather than coated on top. Mine has stayed pristine through workouts and constant wear (the same routine that usually starts to mark up metal rings).
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The ceramic options are also gorgeous. I genuinely had a hard time choosing one, and though I absolutely love the Midnight colorway I landed on, I still think about Tide’s pastel-green on a semi-regular basis. The other options, Petal (a blushy pink/lilac) and Cloud (a soft white), are equally attractive.
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