My Honest Oura Ring Review After Months of Testing
Taking My Health & Fitness Journey To The Next Level With The Oura Ring 4!
I got my Oura Ring at the end of October, and I wanted to give it a thorough test drive before sharing my thoughts on this product. Before diving into my review, I want to briefly recap my health journey in case you’re new to the Soulful Seasons community.
For the past two years, I have been taking my health seriously—consistently going to the gym and being more conscious about what I eat and drink. However, the eating portion of this journey has definitely been my biggest struggle.
Why I Wanted to Track My Sleep and Stress
Another area of my health that I wanted to start monitoring was my sleep and stress levels, especially because I struggle with anxiety and seasonal depression.
My Apple Watch does track sleep, but the battery life simply doesn’t last long enough for me to comfortably wear it overnight and throughout the next day. My manager and a few coworkers who use the Oura Ring couldn’t stop raving about how obsessed they were with the technology—especially the sleep tracking and sleep score.
Fast forward to October 2025, and I finally ordered my Oura Ring.
The Oura Ring Sizing Process
There is a bit of a process when it comes to ordering an Oura Ring. Unless you know your exact ring size, you’ll need to size your finger before ordering.
Oura highly recommends using their free sizing kit, which allows you to try different sizes for a couple of days on the finger you plan to wear the ring on—typically your index or ring finger.
Testing the ring for a few days is important because your fingers naturally swell and shrink throughout the day. If you order a size that is too small, the ring can become extremely uncomfortable. If you order one that is too big, the sensors may not collect accurate data.
I did order the sizing kit, but honestly—I was too impatient to wait. Instead, I went to my local Best Buy and tried the test rings there.
If you want to live life on the edge like me, you can go to Best Buy and pick a size that feels snug but not too tight, and not so loose that it slips off easily. That ended up working perfectly for me.
Ordering My Oura Ring
Once I confirmed my size, I ordered the Oura Ring 4 in Brushed Silver.
You can order the ring directly from Oura’s website or from retailers like Best Buy. I chose Best Buy because it was available for pickup sooner. It only took about two days for my order to arrive.
Setting Up the Oura Ring App
When my ring finally arrived, I was HYPE.
I already had the Oura app downloaded and ready to go, and the connection process was incredibly easy.
To take advantage of all the features the Oura Ring offers, you do need to subscribe to their monthly membership. However, if you have an HSA through your medical plan, this purchase may qualify as a medical expense.
The app walks you through all of its features, including:
Sleep Score
Activity tracking
Heart rate monitoring
Stress tracking
Cycle tracking for women
Readiness score
And more
Some features—like your chronotype, resilience score, and cycle predictions—take time to gather enough data before the app can provide insights.
How Accurate Is the Oura Ring?
I’ve been wearing my Oura Ring since October, and I have to say it has been extremely accurate.
One morning I woke up feeling under the weather. When I checked my stats in the app, my ring had already detected major signs that my body was fighting some kind of infection.
That honestly blew my mind.
How the Oura Ring Has Helped My Health
One feature I really love is that the Oura app offers personalized suggestions on how to improve your sleep score and manage stress levels.
Since wearing the ring, it has become a powerful tool for my overall health. It encourages me to be more intentional about my daily habits, activity levels, and mental health.
If you’re someone who wants deeper insight into your sleep, stress, and daily health habits, I highly recommend the Oura Ring.
It’s been a great addition to my wellness journey.
