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 June 4. 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 $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.
New Health Features Focus on Prevention
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.
AI Takes a Bigger Role with Oura Advisor
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.
Better Sensors and Longer Battery Life
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 $99. It can provide roughly five additional charges, allowing you to enjoy about a month of extra battery life.
Oura Ring 5 Gets Smaller and Tougher
The Oura Ring 5 is 40% 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.
Despite shrinking the design, Oura has upgraded the durability. The titanium exterior now features a new coating that improves scratch resistance, while the ring carries an IP68 rating and water resistance up to 100 meters.
That means you can wear it during workouts, showers, and swimming without worrying about damage. The Ring 5 comes in silver and black, starting at $399, while premium finishes, including Stealth, Brushed Silver, Gold, and the new Deep Rose option, start at $499.
Privacy and Multi-Ring Support Get Attention Too
Considering how much intricate data Oura collects via the ring and app, it’s no wonder the company is focused on privacy controls. According to the brand, it now has a new time-based Data Deletion feature that lets you erase data from specific periods without removing your entire history.
You can also adjust how your data is shared with third parties through more detailed privacy controls. Another new addition is the multi-ring support, which allows you to freely pair and switch between multiple Ring 4 and Ring 5 devices on the same account.
Preorders for the Oura Ring 5 are open now ahead of its June 4 shipping date. With a smaller body, improved tracking, and a stronger focus on AI-powered wellness, Oura is making a strong push to maintain its position in the growing smart ring market.