Overview
- Oura’s Ring 5 is shipping with a substantially slimmer profile and lower weight, and reviewers note modestly better battery life and greater scratch resistance compared with the Ring 4.
- Oura says a reworked sensor layout improves accuracy, but independent coverage finds the core sensor technology and the app’s tracking experience remain mostly unchanged from the Ring 4.
- The Ring 5 starts at $399 with optional accessories such as a $99 travel charging case and Oura’s paid membership required for most advanced metrics and coaching features.
- Retailers are heavily discounting the older Ring 4 — including deep Amazon Prime Day price cuts and a $100 Best Buy promotion — making the fourth-generation ring a strong value for buyers who do not need the incremental Ring 5 changes.
- Buyers should use Oura’s sizing kit because the Ring 5 introduces a new sizing scheme and charger, and they must weigh comfort and small hardware upgrades against subscription costs and the cheaper, well-regarded Ring 4.