I’ve worn the $99 Fitbit Air and $349 Oura Ring 4 to track my sleep for a week — here's the winner
The article compares the Fitbit Air and Oura Ring 4 as sleep tracking devices. The Fitbit Air is a lightweight, screenless wrist tracker priced at $99, while the Oura Ring 4 is a more expensive smart ring at $349. Both devices offer unique features and designs, catering to different user preferences in sleep tracking technology.
- ▪The Fitbit Air is Google's first Fitbit-branded product since the Charge 6.
- ▪The Oura Ring 4 requires a subscription for full functionality, costing $5.99 per month.
- ▪The Fitbit Air offers a variety of strap options, making it customizable for users.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 |
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Wellness Smartwatches Fitness Trackers I’ve worn the $99 Fitbit Air and $349 Oura Ring 4 to track my sleep for a week — here's the winner Features By Jane McGuire published 26 May 2026 It’s a battle of the sleep trackers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter In 2026, it seems that fitness trackers are losing screens and gaining followers.
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