Fitbit Charge 6 vs Oura Ring 5
Critics score the Fitbit Charge 6 and the Oura Ring 5 the same: 82 out of 100, from 15 and 11 reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Fitbit Charge 6 higher, 3 scored the Oura Ring 5 higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Oura Ring 5 5 points ahead.
Image: GoogleFitbit Charge 6
Praised for: health tracking (11 of 15), battery life (5 of 15), value for money (4 of 15)
Criticised for: software (2 of 15)
The catch: Some features need Fitbit Premium.
All 15 reviews of the Fitbit Charge 6 →
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Image: OuraOura Ring 5
Praised for: health tracking (8 of 11), battery life (7 of 11), design (6 of 11)
Criticised for: subscription costs (7 of 11), price (3 of 11), software (2 of 11)
The catch: It needs a subscription, and Ring 4 owners gain little.
All 11 reviews of the Oura Ring 5 →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Fitbit Charge 6 | Oura Ring 5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Rainmaker | 77est. | 74est. | +3 |
| Trusted Reviews | 83est. | 80 | +3 |
| NBC Select | 83est. | 83est. | same |
| CNN Underscored | 77est. | 83est. | -6 |
| Tech Advisor | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| WIRED | 70 | 90 | -20 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Fitbit Charge 6 minus the Oura Ring 5. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Fitbit Charge 6 or the Oura Ring 5?
Critics rate them the same, at 82. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Fitbit Charge 6 higher, 3 scored the Oura Ring 5 higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Oura Ring 5 5 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Fitbit Charge 6 and the Oura Ring 5?
The Fitbit Charge 6: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90. The Oura Ring 5: critics split, scores from 57 to 90.