
Oura Ring 5: smaller, smarter, longer-lasting—should you upgrade?
The Oura Ring 5 tightens its footprint with a 40% smaller frame and lighter weight, adds a refreshed sensor setup (12 light pathways vs 18) with brighter LEDs, and improves durability with a new coating. It touts 6–9 days of battery life (versus Gen 4’s near 4–8) and introduces a new charging case; pricing starts at $399 (premium finishes at $499). Many software features (live activity, Health Radar, blood pressure signals, GLP-1 tracking, lab results import, data erasure) are also available to Gen 4 rings, so upgrading is less about software and more about hardware: new to Oura or using Gen 3+ should consider Ring 5, while Gen 4 owners may opt to stay if the current model already meets their needs.











