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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
8.6
Outdoor enthusiasts and athletes wanting rugged Android smartwatch durability
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Score Comparison
Criteria
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Oura Ring 4
Overall Score
8.6
8.5
Health Insights & AI
9.2
9.0
Sleep Tracking
8.8
9.8
Battery Life
7.5
8.0
Value for Money
6.5
7.0
Design & Comfort
9.2
9.5
Activity Tracking
9.0
7.5
App & Ecosystem
9.0
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Oura Ring 4
Price
$649
$350/mo
Released
25-Jul-25
23-Oct-24
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Outdoor enthusiasts and athletes wanting rugged Android smartwatch durability
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra brings rugged adventure-ready features to Android users, offering a compelling alternative to Apple Watch Ultra for those in the Samsung ecosystem.
Strengths
- Rugged titanium construction for extreme sports
- 100-hour battery in power saving mode
- Dual-frequency GPS for superior accuracy
- Water resistant to 10ATM (100m)
Limitations
- Premium $649 price tag
- Large 47mm case may overwhelm smaller wrists
- Still shorter battery than Garmin alternatives
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
