Two years after the Oura Ring 4, Oura is back with a new smart ring that aims to make health tracking smaller, smarter, and more proactive. The newly announced Oura Ring 5 is now available for preorder and begins shipping 4 June. It features a slimmer design, stronger durability, upgraded sensors, and a growing list of AI-powered wellness tools.
This model joins the growing trend of screen-free fitness trackers and minimalist wearables that are becoming increasingly popular among users who want health insights without smartwatch distractions. Starting at US$ 399, the Oura Ring 5 builds on Oura’s wellness-first approach while introducing new features focused on fitness, sleep, and long-term health monitoring.
Oura is introducing a new feature called Health Radar. It’s a system that continuously monitors your biometric patterns and looks for subtle changes that could signal developing issues.
Health Radar currently has two sub-features: Blood Pressure Signals and Nighttime Breathing monitoring.
Blood Pressure Signals looks at trends that may be linked to cardiovascular strain, while Nighttime Blood Pressure tracking monitors how blood pressure changes during sleep. Additionally, Nighttime Breathing provides a 30-day view of breathing disturbances that may affect your sleep quality.
The company is also expanding support for metabolic health. The new GLP-1 medication tracking tools will let you log doses, side effects, and weight changes. Plus, the Lab Uploads will allow subscribers to import blood test results and compare health markers over time.
Oura is also expanding its AI-powered Advisor platform, which serves as a wellness assistant and offers more personalized health guidance. You’ll be able to ask health questions, receive tailored recommendations, and, through a new partnership with Counsel Health, connect with licensed physicians from within the app.
A new live activity mode will allow you to track heart rate, pace, and distance in real time through phone lock-screen widgets. And when you engage in workouts where wearing a ring may not be practical, such as strength training or powerlifting, Oura can now collect your metrics via third-party heart rate monitors.
The brand has also improved the Automatic Activity Detection feature, making it easier for the ring to detect low-motion workouts like Pilates.
According to Oura, the Ring 5 uses LEDs that are four times as powerful as those in the previous model. The redesigned sensors sit closer to the skin and use 12 independent signal pathways to improve accuracy across different finger shapes and skin tones.
Additionally, the new ring has a better battery, and you can expect between six and nine days of battery life on a single charge, depending on usage. The brand is also launching a new portable charging case, which will cost US$ 99. It can provide roughly five additional charges, allowing you to enjoy about a month of extra battery life.
The Oura Ring 5 is 40 percent smaller than the Ring 4, measuring just 6.09 mm wide and 2.28 mm thick. The company is calling it the world’s smallest smart ring, designed to feel lighter and more comfortable for around-the-clock wear.
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