Oura has finally addressed one of the most common complaints about its smart ring: size and weight. The newly announced Oura Ring 5 is 40 percent smaller than the Oura Ring 4, measuring 6.09mm wide (down from 7.9mm) and 2.29mm thick (down from 2.88mm). Depending on the size, it weighs between 2 and 2.69 grams. The difference is immediately noticeable when holding the ring, and on the finger it feels slimmer and less obtrusive.
While the design remains largely similar, Oura says the internals have been reengineered with stronger LEDs and optimized battery life that can last six to nine days. Larger rings naturally have longer battery life. The ring is made of titanium with IP68 weather resistance, and the coating is reportedly less prone to scratching than previous models. A new charging case holds five full charges and now supports wireless chargers. The Oura Ring 5 is available in black and silver at $399, while other colors cost $499. A new 'deep rose' color offers a coppery rose gold finish.
However, there are some downsides. Because of the redesigned components, Oura recommends that existing users re-size with a new sizing kit, as some may find they fall between sizes. Additionally, the Oura Ring 5 is only available in sizes 6 to 13, dropping the smaller sizes 4 and 5 that were offered with the Ring 4. The company cited limited demand for those sizes. There is also no ceramic option at launch.
Software Updates: Health Radar, GLP-1 Insights and More
Alongside the hardware, Oura announced a major software update. Building on the Symptom Radar feature that detects early health changes, the company is launching Health Radar. This suite includes nighttime blood pressure and breathing trends, medical record import, and a partnership with Council AI for a medical chatbot (available via Oura Labs beta). Health Radar aims to alert users when a significant change in their health occurs without requiring daily inspection of individual metrics.
For those interested in metabolic health, Oura is adding GLP-1 insights and lab uploads. The GLP-1 insights help users track dosages, monitor changes and side effects, and understand how the medication affects their metrics — for example, a mild increase in resting heart rate. Lab uploads allow users to import test results directly into the app and chat with Oura’s AI about the findings. The company notes that these AI features should not replace professional medical advice.
Fitness and Privacy Enhancements
Live activity tracking is also improving. Users can now pair a third-party heart rate monitor with the Oura app and view real-time metrics. Additionally, Oura is launching a Brain Health Study where users can opt in to share data as the company investigates correlations between metrics and cognitive performance. To address privacy concerns—especially after last year’s Palantir partnership controversy—Oura is introducing Time-based Data Deletion, allowing users to erase data from specific time windows.
The Oura Ring 5 is available for preorder from Oura, Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers starting at $399. It is expected to ship June 4th. The Brain Health Study is live now, and the rest of the software updates will roll out throughout June. The new charging case is sold separately for $99.
The Oura Ring 5 represents a significant step forward in making smart rings more comfortable and less noticeable. By combining smaller hardware with a richer set of health monitoring features, Oura aims to appeal to both existing users and those who previously found smart rings too bulky. The inclusion of GLP-1 insights and enhanced privacy controls also shows the company’s responsiveness to current wellness trends and user concerns. As wearables continue to shrink, the Oura Ring 5 sets a new standard for what a health-focused ring can be.
Source: The Verge News