Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 40 minutes ago
I wore Oura Gen 3 for years and tested Gen 4 side-by-side. In 6 minutes, I’ll show the 10 things to know before you buy: real price + membership context, the fit/extra sizes (recessed bumps), what Smart Sensing actually changed for me, the battery claim, the new charger (travel gripe), why it’s still not a smartwatch, the app refresh + AI bits, and a quick decision check so you can pick once and move on.
Chapters
00:00 Price & membership reality (what actually adds up).
00:30 Fit/comfort: recessed sensors, +4 sizes.
00:56 “Smart Sensing” accuracy — what I noticed.
01:23 Battery life & longevity (spec +1 day).
01:45 Charger redesign: bigger dock, not cross-compatible.
02:15 Not a smartwatch: GPS/haptics/gestures? Nope.
02:52 App refresh & paywall notes.
03:44 New AI bits: plate photo & Advisor (early days).
04:00 Water resistance: what’s unchanged.
04:15 Decision tree: who should buy Gen 4 vs stick with Gen 3.
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I wore Oura Gen 3 for years and tested Gen 4 side-by-side. In 6 minutes, I’ll show the 10 things to know before you buy: real price + membership context, the fit/extra sizes (recessed bumps), what Smart Sensing actually changed for me, the battery claim, the new charger (travel gripe), why it’s still not a smartwatch, the app refresh + AI bits, and a quick decision check so you can pick once and move on.
Chapters
00:00 Price & membership reality (what actually adds up).
00:30 Fit/comfort: recessed sensors, +4 sizes.
00:56 “Smart Sensing” accuracy — what I noticed.
01:23 Battery life & longevity (spec +1 day).
01:45 Charger redesign: bigger dock, not cross-compatible.
02:15 Not a smartwatch: GPS/haptics/gestures? Nope.
02:52 App refresh & paywall notes.
03:44 New AI bits: plate photo & Advisor (early days).
04:00 Water resistance: what’s unchanged.
04:15 Decision tree: who should buy Gen 4 vs stick with Gen 3.
Follow me on IG: instagram.com/kurt.yaz
Follow me on X: https://x.com/kurtyaz1
Visit my website: kurtyaz.com
