Oura Ring 5
Exact average 82.4 · 6 printed, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 87
Image: Oura11 professional reviewers tested the Oura Ring 5, and 9 recommend it. Most praised: health tracking and battery life. Most common complaint: subscription costs.
Reviewed by WIRED, Android Central, Engadget and 8 more
The catch: It needs a subscription, and Ring 4 owners gain little.
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What 11 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90WIRED
The most polished Oura yet and still the ring to beat, much smaller and more comfortable.
Read WIRED review - 90Android Central
A thinner, lighter ring with the same features plus better battery life, making it the benchmark for smart rings.
Read Android Central review - 90Engadget
The same class-leading ring in a dramatically smaller body, with better battery life.
Read Engadget review - 90Tech Advisor
The sleekest, most unobtrusive smart ring, backed by one of the best apps.
Read Tech Advisor review - 80ZDNET
The slimmest and most comfortable smart ring tested, with a bit more battery life and useful new software features.
Read ZDNET review - 80Trusted Reviews
The best-looking and slimmest smart ring, with excellent sleep tracking and strong battery.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 89est.Wareable
After two months of testing, hails it as the best smart ring yet, with a far slimmer design, accurate sensing and a week of battery, tempered by the ongoing subscription and no trade-in scheme.
Read Wareable review - 83est.NBC Select
Called the best smart ring available after months of testing, and a clear step up from the Ring 4.
Read NBC Select review - 83est.CNN Underscored
Chosen as the best fitness tracker ring.
Read CNN Underscored review - 74est.DC Rainmaker
The Oura Ring 5 is a solid, well-designed device for general health and wellness tracking, but it lacks significant new software features and has poor sports integration.
Read DC Rainmaker review - 57est.The Quantified Scientist
The Oura Ring 5 excels at sleep heart rate and HRV tracking, but its sleep stage tracking is less accurate than its predecessor and its exercise heart rate tracking is only mediocre.
Read The Quantified Scientist review
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- DC Rainmaker on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 74
- The Quantified Scientist on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 57
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Common questions
Is the Oura Ring 5 worth it?
Most critics think so: 9 of 11 recommend it. It needs a subscription, and Ring 4 owners gain little.
Do critics agree about the Oura Ring 5?
Critics split: scores range from 57 (The Quantified Scientist) to 90 (WIRED), a spread of 33 points across 11 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Oura Ring 5?
Subscription costs (7 of 11 reviews), Price (3 of 11 reviews), Software (2 of 11 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Oura Ring 5?
The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.