Oura Ring 5: A Sleeker Ring That Delivers Health Data Like Jewelry
The Oura Ring 5 is sleeker and more jewelry-like, 40% smaller than the Ring 4, with stronger sensors (12 paths) and improved readings. It adds refined motion detection, new health features (AFib alerts, temperature tracking, blood-oxygen monitoring) and enhanced sleep analytics, while auto-workout detection remains imperfect (it logged a 4‑mile run accurately but missed Pilates). In a 48‑hour test, heart-rate data was strong and comparable to the Apple Watch, sleep was accurate, and battery hovered around 80% after two days with a six-to-nine day target; GPS is not onboard, so distance requires a phone. Priced at $400 (about $50 more than Ring 4), the ring aims to blend jewelry aesthetics with robust health metrics, though full long‑term performance awaits the full review.