Google Fitbit Air vs Oura Ring 5
Critics score the Google Fitbit Air 84 and the Oura Ring 5 82 out of 100, from 10 and 11 professional reviews. 7 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Google Fitbit Air higher, 3 scored the Oura Ring 5 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Google Fitbit Air 1 point ahead.
Image: GoogleGoogle Fitbit Air
Praised for: battery life (3 of 10), health tracking (3 of 10), value for money (3 of 10)
Criticised for: subscription costs (3 of 10), software (2 of 10)
The catch: It has no screen or GPS, and the best coaching needs a subscription.
All 10 reviews of the Google Fitbit Air →
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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 | Google Fitbit Air | Oura Ring 5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trusted Reviews | 100 | 80 | +20 |
| ZDNET | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| Android Central | 90 | 90 | same |
| Tech Advisor | 90 | 90 | same |
| NBC Select | 77est. | 83est. | -6 |
| Wareable | 83est. | 89est. | -6 |
| WIRED | 80 | 90 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Google Fitbit Air 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 Google Fitbit Air or the Oura Ring 5?
Critics rate the Google Fitbit Air higher: 84 against 82. 7 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Google Fitbit Air higher, 3 scored the Oura Ring 5 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Google Fitbit Air 1 point ahead.
Do critics agree about the Google Fitbit Air and the Oura Ring 5?
The Google Fitbit Air: critics split, scores from 60 to 100. The Oura Ring 5: critics split, scores from 57 to 90.