Oura · Health & Fitness · Reviewed by Trusted Reviews · Published 2026-06-18
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The reviewer concludes that the Oura Ring 5 is the first smart ring truly ready for the mainstream, primarily due to its significantly slimmer and lighter design, excellent sleep tracking, polished app experience, and strong battery life. While it excels in these areas, it's noted that the device doesn't offer a 'huge leap' in other functionalities, with limitations in exercise tracking, region-locked software features, and the ongoing annoyance of a required subscription.
This review provides an in-depth look at the Oura Ring 5, comparing its design, features, and performance against the previous Oura Ring 4 and other smart rings. It covers aspects like comfort, durability, battery life, charging, waterproofing, sleep tracking, and the accompanying app experience. The reviewer also discusses pricing, subscription requirements, and exercise tracking capabilities.
The Oura Ring 5 is finally ready for the mainstream, delivering a comfortable and discreet smart ring experience with class-leading sleep tracking. Its 40% smaller and lighter design makes it genuinely wearable as jewelry, eliminating the bulkiness of prior models and reducing accidental scrapes. Battery life has also improved, lasting 6-9 days on a charge, significantly longer than competitors. However, the required premium subscription for full features remains an annoyance, especially given the device's high cost. If you prioritize accurate sleep and wellness data in a sleek, unobtrusive form factor with long battery life, this ring is an excellent choice. If you expect extensive new hardware smarts, advanced exercise tracking comparable to a smartwatch, or want to avoid ongoing subscription fees, you should consider other options or wait for a future iteration.
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specification_claimpositivet=00:39–00:53
The new Oura Ring 5 model is 40% smaller, thinner, lighter, and features a narrower band compared to its predecessor. This design improvement makes it less chunky and more comfortable to wear.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
comparisonpositivet=00:53–01:21
The Oura Ring 5's slimmer design allows comfortable wear on the ring or middle finger, unlike the Oura Ring 4 which was too noticeable and protruded too much for other fingers, restricting wear to just the index finger.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
reviewer_claimpositivet=01:34–01:54
The Oura Ring 5's metal band is more scratch resistant; early signs are encouraging as neither the reviewer nor a colleague have made a single mark on it that couldn't be wiped off.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
specification_claimneutralt=02:08–02:26
The entry-level black variant of the Oura Ring 5 costs 399 pounds or dollars. More premium finishes like brushed stealth silver, gold, and deep rose cost an additional 100.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
comparisonnegativet=02:37–02:59
The Oura Ring 5 has a less noticeable textured mark for orientation, making it harder to feel for correct positioning before sleep compared to the previous version's obvious groove.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
reviewer_claimnegativet=03:37–03:45
Despite potentially having the same ring size, the new Oura Ring 5 will not fit on the old Oura 4 charging stand due to changes in sensor design and layout.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
hands_on_demonegativet=03:45–04:00
The charging stand for the Oura Ring 5 lacks magnets, meaning it does not hold the ring securely and it can fall off if accidentally knocked. A separate, premium portable charging case is available for a more secure method.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
specification_claimpositivet=04:02–04:15
The Oura Ring 5 is 5 ATM rated for waterproofing, similar to other smart wearables, and is suitable for use in the shower or for swimming.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
measurement_testpositivet=04:29–04:54
The Oura Ring 5 has increased battery life, claiming 6-9 days compared to the Oura 4's 5-8 days. In reviewer testing, it averaged 7-8 days, allowing for a weekly charging schedule.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
measurement_testpositivet=05:07–05:15
The Oura Ring 5 can fully recharge from empty in approximately 80 minutes, minimizing data gaps and allowing for almost 24/7 wear.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
comparisonpositivet=05:01–05:07
The Oura Ring 5's battery life is longer lasting than both the Ultrahuman Ring Air and the Samsung Galaxy Ring, highlighting its competitive advantage.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
reviewer_claimpositivet=05:54–06:47
The Oura Ring 5 provides consistently accurate sleep analysis, outperforming any fitness tracker or smartwatch the reviewer has worn by recognizing when in bed versus asleep and tracking disturbances.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
comparisonnegativet=07:22–08:23
While the Oura app has an AI assistant, it is less conversational and more like a website FAQ compared to Google Health's (revamped Fitbit app) AI-powered coach, which is more personal and tailored.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
reviewer_claimnegativet=08:24–09:02
Many of the Oura Ring 5's tracking features require a premium subscription, costing approximately 5 pounds or dollars per month. This is seen as a 'sting in the tail' given the device's initial cost, especially as other rings don't require subscriptions.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
comparisonnegativet=09:44–09:48
The Oura Ring 5's exercise tracking capabilities still cannot compete with a decent smartwatch, indicating a limitation for users focused on comprehensive workout metrics.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWKK8mR0Rc
The Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller, thinner, and lighter with a narrower band, addressing previous comfort issues. This allows it to be worn comfortably on the ring or middle finger, unlike the Oura Ring 4 which was often restricted to the index finger due to its bulk.
Oura claims 6-9 days of battery life, and in the reviewer's testing, the ring averaged between 7-8 days, even with regular activity tracking. It also boasts a fast charging time, refilling from empty to full in approximately 80 minutes, allowing for almost continuous wear.
The reviewer found the Oura Ring 5's sleep analysis to be far more consistently accurate than any other fitness tracker or smartwatch they have worn. It excels at differentiating between lying in bed and being asleep, and accurately tracks disturbances and sleep stages, correlating well with the user's subjective feeling of sleep quality.
A downside of the Oura Ring 5 is the mandatory premium subscription required to access many of its tracking features. The cost is around 5 pounds or 5 dollars per month. The reviewer considers this a 'sting in the tail' given the initial device cost, especially since some other smart rings do not require a subscription.
The Oura Ring 5 is rated for 5 atmospheres (5 ATM) of water resistance, which is standard for smart wearables. This means it is perfectly capable of handling exposure to water during showers and can be safely worn while swimming.
While the Oura Ring 5 offers some activity tracking, the reviewer explicitly states that its exercise tracking features are not as capable or comprehensive as those found on a decent smartwatch. Users primarily focused on detailed workout metrics might find it lacking compared to dedicated sports watches.
The Oura Ring 5 has an improved, more scratch-resistant metal band. In initial testing, both the reviewer and a colleague found that any marks acquired could be wiped off, suggesting better durability against everyday wear and tear compared to previous generations.
75/100 source quality
The Oura Ring 5 introduces a 40% smaller, thinner, and lighter design, addressing previous comfort and durability issues and making it feel more like traditional jewelry. It boasts improved battery life, offering 6-9 days (averaging 7-8 in testing) and quick 80-minute charging, outperforming competitors. The device maintains its reputation for class-leading, consistently accurate sleep tracking, which the reviewer highly recommends over other wearables. However, the review highlights that many features require a monthly subscription, the app's AI assistant is less conversational than Google Health, and its exercise tracking capabilities remain inferior to smartwatches.
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