What you need to know
- Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller while still delivering up to a week of battery life.
- The new Health Radar platform adds AI-powered health insights and blood pressure tracking.
- Oura Ring 5 now supports live workout tracking and improved automatic activity detection.
- Oura is finally adding a wireless charging case, though it costs an extra $99 separately.
It’s been a couple of years since Oura Ring 4 launched, and today the company has officially announced its successor, the Oura Ring 5. The new ring brings a smaller form factor and a number of new health-focused features, including blood pressure insights.
The screenless fitness tracker space has been growing rapidly lately. The recent launch of the Fitbit Air showed renewed interest in passive health trackers, and it looks like Oura wants to push even further into that category. Oura says the Ring 5 goes beyond basic tracking by combining new hardware with software focused more on actionable health insights.
According to the company, the Oura Ring 5 is now the world’s smallest smart ring, with a design that’s around 40% smaller than the previous generation. Oura says it redesigned the entire internal architecture, adding lower-profile sensor domes for better skin contact, more powerful LEDs, and more consistent readings. Despite the smaller size, the company still claims up to a week of battery life.
Oura also says finger-based wearables continue to offer stronger biometric signals than wrist-based trackers, with pulse readings reportedly being up to 100 times stronger at the finger compared to the wrist.
The biggest upgrades, though, are on the software side.
The Oura Ring 5 introduces a new AI-powered health platform called Health Radar, which continuously monitors biometric trends in the background to detect potential early signs of health issues before they become more serious.
One of the headline additions inside Health Radar is blood pressure tracking. Oura says the system won’t replace traditional blood pressure monitors, but instead uses nighttime biometric trends to identify signs of cardiovascular strain and warn users when something may need attention. The overall approach sounds pretty similar to what we first saw with the Whoop MG.
Fitness tracking is also getting a noticeable upgrade. The Ring 5 now supports live workout tracking directly inside the app, including pace, distance, and lock screen workout widgets. Oura also says Automatic Activity Detection has improved and can now recognize lower-motion exercises like Pilates as well.
Another hardware upgrade Oura is finally addressing is the addition of a charging case. One of the criticisms around the Ring 4 was that, unlike the Galaxy Ring, it didn’t include a portable charging case. Oura is finally adding one with the Ring 5, although it unfortunately remains a separate accessory.
The aluminum charging case can reportedly store up to a month of battery and supports wireless charging, making it easier to travel with. The case itself costs $99, while the Oura Membership still costs $5.99 per month or $69.99 annually for access to deeper health insights and premium features.
The Oura Ring 5 starts at $399 for the Silver and Black variants, while premium finishes go up to $499. Pre-orders open today, and shipping begins June 4.
Android Central’s Take
The Health Radar and blood pressure additions are cool, but the real standout feature for me is just how much smaller the Oura Ring 5 has become. Comfort matters a lot with smart rings since you’re wearing them 24/7. The new charging case is also a huge win for frequent travelers (like me) who don’t want to carry another awkward puck in their bag (but why is it extra $99, Oura!?)