The big story with the new Oura Ring 5 is its size. At just over 6mm in width and 2.3mm thick, the Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than the outgoing Ring 4. The new model is still made of titanium and features a smoother curvature for added comfort. It available in sizes 6-13 and features IP68 ingress protection.
Oura has upgraded the sensors with stronger LEDs for improved readings and enhanced signal quality. More importantly, Oura claims improved consistency in readings across different skin tones and finger types.
Alongside the usual health readings like heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep and stress monitoring, Oura is adding a new Health Radar system which provides continuous monitoring across key biometrics capable of detecting health changes and patterns.
The other new addition is blood pressure signal monitoring during sleep and overnight respiration reports, which will be available to Oura app members in the United States, India, and the United Arab Emirates from June. Users in these regions will also get GLP-1 insights for medication and weight tracking.
On the activity tracking front, the Ring 5 now supports 50+ health metrics, including heart rate data, pace and distance for activities like running, cycling and strength training. Users will still need to start their workout tracking from the app. Like previous Oura Ring entries, you need the Oura membership subscription ($5.99/month or $69.99/year) to get access to all features.
Battery life is rated between 6 and 9 days depending on usage. Oura says charging time will take up to 80 minutes. Oura also announced a new $99 charging case, sold separately, which supports wireless charging and provides up to one month of battery to recharge the Ring 5 on the go.
The Oura Ring 5 comes in two pricing tiers depending on the material finish. The base Silver and Black versions start at $399/€429, while the premium Gold, Stealth and Brushed Silver options are $499/€529. The Oura Ring 5 is available now from Oura online store as well as partner retailers like Amazon.
