96
Samantha Mangino
Mashable
“Yes, the Oura Ring 5 is worth it.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Longer battery life
- Smaller size
- No performance compromise
- Less noticeable smart ring
- Weightless design
- Thinner frame
Points of Contention
- No new features
- High price
- Annual subscription fee
- Pricey starting at $400 plus monthly membership
- Not FDA‑approved health alerts
- Blood pressure monitoring still experimental
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics95
Vanessa Hand Orellana
CNET
“The Oura Ring 5 is the closest any wearable has come to achieving that goal without sacrificing function.”
90
Daniel Cooper
Engadget
“In every other regard, it's not a dramatic leap beyond the Ring 4, and the real magic will come in the utility of its services.”
80
Andrew Gebhart
PCMag
“If you want a holistic wellness tracker that doubles as jewelry, the Oura Ring 5 is the best one you'll find, and it succeeds its predecessor as our Editors' Choice for smart rings.”
80
Claire Maldarelli
Gizmodo
“A good health tracker should really only have two main goals: provide accurate tracking and be comfortable.”
