Garmin Vivoactive 6 vs Oura Ring 5
Critics score the Garmin Vivoactive 6 83 and the Oura Ring 5 82 out of 100, from 16 and 11 professional reviews. 7 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the Garmin Vivoactive 6 higher, 2 scored the Oura Ring 5 higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Garmin Vivoactive 6 1 point ahead.
Image: GarminGarmin Vivoactive 6
Praised for: health tracking (10 of 16), battery life (9 of 16), design (5 of 16)
Criticised for: software (4 of 16), battery life (3 of 16), subscription costs (2 of 16)
The catch: Missing a barometer and some sensors.
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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.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Garmin Vivoactive 6 | Oura Ring 5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quantified Scientist | 79est. | 57est. | +22 |
| Trusted Reviews | 83est. | 80 | +3 |
| ZDNET | 83est. | 80 | +3 |
| NBC Select | 85est. | 83est. | +2 |
| Wareable | 89est. | 89est. | same |
| Android Central | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| WIRED | 80 | 90 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Garmin Vivoactive 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 Garmin Vivoactive 6 or the Oura Ring 5?
Critics rate the Garmin Vivoactive 6 higher: 83 against 82. 7 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the Garmin Vivoactive 6 higher, 2 scored the Oura Ring 5 higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Garmin Vivoactive 6 1 point ahead.
Do critics agree about the Garmin Vivoactive 6 and the Oura Ring 5?
The Garmin Vivoactive 6: critics agree, scores from 78 to 89. The Oura Ring 5: critics split, scores from 57 to 90.