Oura Ring 5: slimmer update, but upgrading isn’t essential

The Verge’s Victoria Song says the Oura Ring 5 is a thinner, lighter Ring 4 with the same sensors, battery life, and software features, making it solid for newcomers but not a must‑upgrade for current Ring 4 users. Sizing is more limited (no sizes 4, 5, 14, or 15; no ceramic option), and the charging case is now a $99 accessory that isn’t backward/forward‑compatible. It also adds several software updates—GLP‑1 Insights, Health Radar, medical lab imports, data deletion, improved live activity tracking, and an AI doctor chatbot—which can feel cluttered and contribute to data fatigue. Still, at $399 and with a $6/month subscription, Oura remains the best smart ring for a simple health tracker, just not a dramatic leap over its predecessor.