Orathe Finnish manufacturer of connected rings for well-being and health, on October 3 unveiled the new generation of its product, Ring 4. A more precise health monitoring ring, with improved autonomy and a thinner design than its predecessor, it was released in October 2021.
Better performance in measuring health data
to’Ora Episode 4 primarily features more precise metering than previous generations of rings. The ring contains a motion accelerometer and a digital body temperature sensor. Red and infrared LEDs measure blood oxygen levels during sleep, while green and infrared LEDs measure it. Heart rate And the way it differs. It is also possible to obtain data about breathing during sleep.
Blood oxygen level detection will be improved by 120% compared to Ring 3, and sleep apnea index by 15%. The company also claims 31% fewer variations in heart rate measurement during the day, and 7% at night.
Longer battery life than Samsung Galaxy Ring
Another noticeable change is its autonomy, which ranges from 7 to 8 days maximum, with a full recharge from 20 to 80 minutes. Thus it outperforms Samsung Galaxy Ring, released in Julywhich is limited to 7 days. The Ring 4’s design is sleeker than the previous generation, with a thinner titanium ring. The thickness reduction was made possible thanks to a change in the structure of the sensors, where the latter are now inlaid rather than “placed” on the ring. Ring 4 is now available in twelve different sizes, from 4 to 15 (6 to 13 for the previous generation), and in six colors.
to’to request It also has a new look for more fluidity, and is now organized into three sections: Today, Core Values, and My Health. Clients Android They have access to the OURA Labs platform, to test more features before launching them to the general public. This includes meal tracking, early detection of upcoming diseases or Oura Advisor, a smart assistant to optimize users’ health goals (available in English only).
Cheaper…but requires a subscription
Oura Ring 4 is already available for pre-order, before shipping starting October 15th. It costs €399, or €50 less than the Galaxy Ring. However, unlike its competitor, access to episode data is conditional upon subscribing to a subscription of up to 6 euros per month or 70 euros per year. The company offers the first month to its customers.
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