Oura Ring 5 Unveiled With Smaller Design and Blood Pressure Tracking

[MacRumors]

Oura today unveiled the Oura Ring 5, a significantly smaller smart ring with new health-monitoring capabilities including blood pressure trend detection, nighttime breathing analysis, and tools for GLP-1 medication tracking.

The Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor, measuring 6.09mm wide and 2.29mm thick compared to 7.99mm and 2.88mm on the previous model. Oura says the reduction was achieved by redesigning the mechanical, electrical, optical, battery, and sensing architectures, and the company claims the new form factor more closely resembles a traditional wedding band. Despite the smaller size, Oura says battery life remains at approximately one week per charge.

The ring's sensing system has also been overhauled. A new signal architecture uses precision-engineered sensor domes for better skin contact, more powerful LEDs, and twelve signal pathways that Oura says deliver greater accuracy across more finger types and skin tones.

The headline software addition is "Health Radar," a proactive health-monitoring feature that builds on the company's existing Symptom Radar tool, which launched in 2024 to flag early signs of illness. Health Radar includes two initial capabilities: Blood Pressure Signals and Nighttime Breathing.

Blood Pressure Signals continuously monitors for patterns that may indicate cardiovascular strain, surfacing nighttime blood pressure trends. Nighttime Breathing provides a 30-day rolling view of sleep-related breathing disturbances, with guidance on when to seek further evaluation.

A new Health Records feature allows U.S. users to import diagnosed conditions, medications, lab results, and allergies directly into the app. Oura has also partnered with Counsel Health, an AI-powered virtual care platform, to let eligible users in 43 U.S. states ask health questions and connect with licensed physicians from within the app for an additional fee.

New GLP-1 Insights tools let users track medication dosing, side effects, weight changes, and biometric data in one place. A Lab Uploads feature lets users import blood biomarker results alongside Oura's biometric data.

Other new features include live workout tracking with real-time pace, distance, and heart rate via a connected device, a Brain Health Study through Oura Labs pairing cognitive assessments with biometric data, and a time-based Data Deletion tool allowing users to erase data from specific periods without affecting their full history.

An optional new Charging Case accessory provides one month of battery and supports wireless charging, priced at $99. Oura is also introducing a Locate feature to track misplaced rings and charging cases.

The Oura Ring 5 is priced at $399 in Silver and Black, with Gold, Stealth, Brushed Silver, and Deep Rose finishes priced at $499. The Oura Ring 4 in ceramic remains available at $349. An Oura Membership is required for full functionality at $5.99 per month or $69.99 annually. Global pre-orders open today, with shipping beginning June 4.

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[contacos]

I can't deal with rings. I am always afraid I can't get them off again. The other day I randomly tried out a Samsung Ring at a store and almost couldn't get it off again, the guy working there was like "do you want to try on a different size?" And I was like hell to the no 😅 I couldn't breathe.

Now I wonder if there is a phobia like that haha

 

[jz0309]

good, competition is a good thing.
Now, needing a subscription, that is not a good thing.

 

[mikebenton]

I like the idea of health monitoring via ring instead of a watch. This way I don't have to make a daily choice on whether to wear my regular watch or monitor my health. However, that residual cost is a no-go.

 

[tbayrgs]

Used the last gen ring for a while and while I appreciate the smaller form factor for sleep tracking (vs. Apple Watch), don’t really useful additional info I don’t already obtain from the AW. Also, can’t wear the ring during weightlifting as it’s uncomfortable (worn on index finger) and presents an unnecessary risk.

Obviously a fitness tracking alternative for those who don’t want to wear a smart watch or other wrist based trackers (i.e. Whoop, new Fitbit Air) but I’d personally wear something on my wrist. Plus, same cost but lose all of the smart watch functionality and requires a subscription. My Apple Watch paired with Athlytic (much cheaper subscription) works best for me.

 

[ShivneelSingh]

Is this thing more accurate than an Watch?
I’m seriously considering so I can wear my real watches but still be able to track my health and stuff.

 

[yabeweb]

Blood pressure in interesting but don't like subs

 

[kiranmk2]

Would love to move to a ring for health metrics so I could return to a regular watch, but I feel there is more innovation that can happen in smart rings, such as embedded UWB/NFC chip for Apple Pay and a touch active surface for things like volume control.

Alternatively a device like the Whoop band combined with the EMG features of the Meta glasses band to perform gestures would also be good. I feel like Apple came up with those basic gestures with Watch 9 (thumb & middle finger double tap, clench and wrist flick), but haven't really developed this further to give more control over over devices. It's disappointing that all these years later there still isn't a way to repeat a timer with a wrist gesture (they all seem to stop the timer alarm).

 

[Mr. Y]

For me it’s the initial price tag that is difficult, especially for someone who has an older version and there is no discount incentive to trade-in and upgrade. The Oura platform, however, is IMO a nice suite of information that goes beyond just analytic data tracking and actually processes the information across categories and over time, and in doing so adds insight into a lot of different things (patterns for sleep, stress, activity) and offers recommendations based on all the data and trends.

 

[winxmac]

Not the same brand but...

 

[axantas]

I can't deal with rings. I am always afraid I can't get them off again. The other day I randomly tried out a Samsung Ring at a store and almost couldn't get it off again, the guy working there was like "do you want to try on a different size?" And I was like hell to the no 😅 I couldn't breathe.

Now I wonder if there is a phobia like that haha

...you know, how married and ringed folks get their wedding rings off - in case of - you know...
Soap - even better soft soap. Works 100%.

 

[tbaer]

Yep, this is a nice technology advancement. I stopped wearing my AW two weeks ago and now wear my regular watches again (no more stress with alerts and enjoying regular watches). Currently using the new Google Fit band which works well but I would prefer an Apple ring or Oura ring that is smaller than prior options which appears to be available now.

 

[HuskerNKS]

I wear my Oura ring 24/7 for health monitoring. Regular watches daily and a smart watch when I workout. I don't miss the smartwatch all day at all.

 

[EllZ89]

a monthly subscription to a product you already need to purchase and is useless without?

how well did that work out for Peleton?

 

[Apple MessagePad]

Got mine two weeks ago after health insurance took 25% off it and Amex Platinum $200 credit made it like $40. Guess I'll be sending it back and getting the new one.

 

[NeonNights]

a monthly subscription to a product you already need to purchase and is useless without?

how well did that work out for Peleton?

I tried out the Oura 4 last year. Even with the subscription I didn't find much value in the product and returned it. Also not comfortable on my finger but maybe the smaller size will help with that. However, the Oura 4 wasn't doing anything else special that my smartwatch does.

 

[Apple_Robert]

From what I read just now, I didn't see anything in the device ability, that would make me want to purchase the 'one ring to rule them all', especially with a $70 yearly fee.

 

[Stevez67]

That comes to $469 (least expensive ring + subscription) for the first year, with another $70/yr going forward to keep it working. And it doesn't support my calendar, music, or tell me the time. For $10 more, I get everything with a cellular Apple Watch. That makes the ring a "hard no."

 

[sos47]

For HR, sleep, etc monitorimg there are some brands without subscription models, look at desfit or dcr on youtube. In most cases you have a strap around your upper arm so you can wear a good looking watch instead of aw.

 

[AndyUnderscoreR]

I keep seeing lavish TV adverts for whatever this is, but at no point has the manufacturer ever bothered to mention what it's actually for.

 

[TheBombDude]

Is this thing more accurate than an Watch?
I’m seriously considering so I can wear my real watches but still be able to track my health and stuff.

Absolutely it is better. I wore Apple Watch from the day Gen 1 was released until Jan 1 2025. I loved my Apple Watch. But it was distracting, caused more attention issues than there need to be, wasn't very accurate and to be honest looked stupid on me. I am a muscular guy with big hands and wrists and the watch looks look a fruit toy. I tried Oura Ring 4 starting Jan 1 2025 and I wore both Apple Watch and Oura Ring 4 for 60 days to compare. Oura ring was way more accurate all around and because of the battery lasting days instead of hours, it was a no brainer. Now fast forward almost 1.5 years on Oura Ring. I am more fit, less distracted, have a better grasp on my overall health both physically and mentally. I am definitely getting the new ring.

 

[SixStarsPlus]

Oura today unveiled the Oura Ring 5, a significantly smaller smart ring with new health-monitoring capabilities including blood pressure trend detection, nighttime breathing analysis, and tools for GLP-1 medication tracking.

The Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor, measuring 6.09mm wide and 2.29mm thick compared to 7.99mm and 2.88mm on the previous model. Oura says the reduction was achieved by redesigning the mechanical, electrical, optical, battery, and sensing architectures, and the company claims the new form factor more closely resembles a traditional wedding band. Despite the smaller size, Oura says battery life remains at approximately one week per charge.

The ring's sensing system has also been overhauled. A new signal architecture uses precision-engineered sensor domes for better skin contact, more powerful LEDs, and twelve signal pathways that Oura says deliver greater accuracy across more finger types and skin tones.

The headline software addition is "Health Radar," a proactive health-monitoring feature that builds on the company's existing Symptom Radar tool, which launched in 2024 to flag early signs of illness. Health Radar includes two initial capabilities: Blood Pressure Signals and Nighttime Breathing.

Blood Pressure Signals continuously monitors for patterns that may indicate cardiovascular strain, surfacing nighttime blood pressure trends. Nighttime Breathing provides a 30-day rolling view of sleep-related breathing disturbances, with guidance on when to seek further evaluation.

A new Health Records feature allows U.S. users to import diagnosed conditions, medications, lab results, and allergies directly into the app. Oura has also partnered with Counsel Health, an AI-powered virtual care platform, to let eligible users in 43 U.S. states ask health questions and connect with licensed physicians from within the app for an additional fee.

New GLP-1 Insights tools let users track medication dosing, side effects, weight changes, and biometric data in one place. A Lab Uploads feature lets users import blood biomarker results alongside Oura's biometric data.

Other new features include live workout tracking with real-time pace, distance, and heart rate via a connected device, a Brain Health Study through Oura Labs pairing cognitive assessments with biometric data, and a time-based Data Deletion tool allowing users to erase data from specific periods without affecting their full history.

An optional new Charging Case accessory provides one month of battery and supports wireless charging, priced at $99. Oura is also introducing a Locate feature to track misplaced rings and charging cases.

The Oura Ring 5 is priced at $399 in Silver and Black, with Gold, Stealth, Brushed Silver, and Deep Rose finishes priced at $499. The Oura Ring 4 in ceramic remains available at $349. An Oura Membership is required for full functionality at $5.99 per month or $69.99 annually. Global pre-orders open today, with shipping beginning June 4.

Article Link: Oura Ring 5 Unveiled With Smaller Design and Blood Pressure Tracking

‘Really like the product concept and features but don’t care for the monthly use fee , 72 bucks a year, 216 for 3 years. Meh. ‘Just tired of getting zinged monthly for the life of a product. But I eould really like to try it out vs. my iwatch and appreciate extra / new functionalities! 🤙🏻

 

[TheBombDude]

That comes to $469 (least expensive ring + subscription) for the first year, with another $70/yr going forward to keep it working. And it doesn't support my calendar, music, or tell me the time. For $10 more, I get everything with a cellular Apple Watch. That makes the ring a "hard no.

Calendar, music, email, text....... all of that sucks on Apple Watch. 99% of the time you will have your iPhone with you. And 99% of the time you will reach for your phone instead of using your watch for those simple tasks. Because it's better on a phone. So comparing a ring with no screen or speaker or anything like that to a device that is trying to be a fitness tracker but is really just a notifications annoyance extension to your iPhone. Did you also want to compare a Ferrari to a E-Bike?

 

[HuskerNKS]

For HR, sleep, etc monitorimg there are some brands without subscription models, look at desfit or dcr on youtube. In most cases you have a strap around your upper arm so you can wear a good looking watch instead of aw.

I really like Desfit's content.

 

[joeblough]

when i lost my wedding ring a couple of years back, i got an oura 4 to replace it. after 6 months the battery died; the battery was defective and they sent me another one, but the warranty period is only one year and was not extended by the replacement. the new ring was starting to show signs of battery degradation as well.

my subscription ran out and due to the palantir stuff (i know, i know, but some of my $$ would be going to palantir cause oura is now a FedStart customer) i did not renew.

honestly the app is kind of an exercise in "baffle them with BS". lots and lots of stuff in there and none of it was actionable for me. i realized that even though i can't see it, it was probably still collecting all my data, so i went back to the dead ring for now. i guess sooner or later i'll just head back to tiffany and restore my original ring.

it looks like i might have to subscribe again to delete my data from their cloud? i have to contact them about this.

for now i'm just sticking with the apple watch for health/sleep tracking.