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Criteria
Apple Watch SE 3
Oura Ring 4
Overall Score
8.6
8.5
Health Insights & AI
8.5
9.0
Sleep Tracking
8.2
9.8
Battery Life
6.5
8.0
Value for Money
8.0
7.0
Design & Comfort
9.0
9.5
Activity Tracking
8.8
7.5
App & Ecosystem
9.5
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Apple Watch SE 3
Oura Ring 4
Price
$249
$350/mo
Released
09-Sep-25
23-Oct-24
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Apple Watch SE 3
iPhone users wanting the best smartwatch-fitness hybrid without premium pricing
Apple Watch SE 3 delivers nearly everything the Series 11 offers at $150 less, making it the smartwatch to beat for iPhone users.
Strengths
- Workout Buddy AI provides spoken motivation
- Always-on display (new for SE)
- Seamless iPhone integration
- Vast App Store ecosystem
Limitations
- Only 1-2 day battery life
- iPhone required
- No ECG or blood oxygen
When to Choose Oura Ring 4
Users prioritizing sleep optimization and passive health monitoring
Oura Ring 4 excels at what it does best: unobtrusive, highly accurate sleep and recovery tracking for those who want health data without a wrist device.
Strengths
- Best-in-class sleep tracking accuracy
- Discreet ring form factor
- Comfortable for 24/7 wear including sleep
- Excellent temperature trend tracking
Limitations
- Limited workout tracking capabilities
- Optional membership ($6/mo) for full features
- Must remove for heavy lifting/gripping
