Oura Ring 5 review: Thinner, lighter, better

Key Points:

• The Oura Ring 5 is significantly smaller and lighter than its predecessor, measuring 40% smaller with improved comfort and aesthetics, designed to look and feel like a regular ring rather than a bulky smart device.
• The new ring weighs between 2 to 2.69 grams compared to the Ring 4’s 3.3 to 5.2 grams, enhancing comfort especially for nighttime wear and appealing to users who previously found smart rings too bulky.
• Battery life has improved, lasting between six to nine days, and the ring comes in fewer sizes (6 to 13) due to manufacturing constraints, with six finishes available, including premium options priced at $499.
• The Ring 5 features a more scratch-resistant physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating for durability, though long-term wear testing is pending, and it launches alongside new software features like Blood Pressure Signals and Nighttime Breathing.
• Priced starting at $399, the Ring 5 is positioned as a major upgrade in comfort and design, appealing to new buyers and those valuing aesthetics, while current Ring 4 users may weigh the upgrade against software updates available on both models.