The Oura Ring 5 Just Dropped—Here’s Every Upgrade Worth Paying Attention To
Oura Ring 5
· CosmopolitanAfter wearing my Apple Watch every single day for close to a decade, I think I’m finally ready to bid her adieu and upgrade to a smart ring. Why am I finally ready to take the leap? Oura just announced the release of its new Oura Ring 5—and it boasts a slew of shiny new features and a better battery life in a significantly slimmer package.
The Oura Ring 5 officially drops on June 4, but you can preorder it right now on Oura’s website and on Amazon so you don’t miss out. This fifth-generation wearable starts at $399, although certain finishes (including gold, rose gold, and ‘stealth’ colorways) can cost up to $499. And while yes, that certainly sounds pricey, our editors agree that it’s 100% worth every penny.
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What’s changed
Per the brand, the Oura Ring 5 has been completely redesigned with both aesthetics and health tracking in mind. Not only is the body 40% smaller than its predecessors (down to 6.1 mm, around the same width of a standard men’s wedding band), but the titanium body is more scratch-resistant than past models. Oura says it’s also waterproof up to 100 meters, so you won’t have to stress about wearing it at the beach or pool this summer.
It also has a major battery life boost. Depending on usage levels, your ring can last up to six to nine days on a single charge. (The previous version lasted from five to eight days.) Possibly my favorite feature, though, is that the ring is compatible with Oura’s brand-new portable charging case, which can keep your device juiced up for up to 30 days (!) on a single charge, so you won’t have to worry about bringing an extra cord on your vacation.
Oura Ring 5 Official Charging Case
What’s stayed the same
Just like its predecessors, the Oura Ring 5 is equipped with sensors along the interior of the band that track temperature, activity levels, and other health metrics (like oxygen levels, heart rate variability, and sleep). This data is then relayed through a series of easy-to-interpret charts on the Oura app, giving you advanced insights about your health, from a nightly sleep score to cycle tracking and even sickness detection. With the Oura Ring 5, these sensors have also gotten an upgrade, allowing for more precise readings.
Don’t worry: the Oura Ring 5 is still compatible with apps like Natural Cycles, Apple Health, Clue, Flo, and more. (Just note that these services may require an additional subscription.)
Why we love it
It’s no secret that here at Cosmo, we’re all about smart fitness trackers that help you take control of your health—and our shopping team believes that the Oura Ring is as good as it gets.
Cosmo contributor Hannah Oh said that her Oura Ring fits seamlessly into her lifestyle, especially when compared to other wearables she’s tried. “I love that it has detailed cycle tracking and gives me daily sleep, readiness, activity, and resilience scores.”
Senior shopping editor Samantha Jones shared that her Oura Ring 4 has helped monitor recovery during multiple marathon training cycles: “The daily readiness score makes it super easy to figure out when I’m over-training and need a rest day,” she said. “The temperature tracker is also insanely accurate—my Oura Ring has detected illness at least a day before I start feeling sick, allowing me to immediately prioritize recovery.”
And for all of my fellow fashion girlies out there, the Oura Ring gets bonus points for being super easy to style. Just think about how well your ring will blend with your everyday jewelry stack, especially now that it’s just about as thin as your other rings!
The TL;DR? If you’ve been considering buying (or upgrading) a smart ring, now’s the time to nab this high-tech device ahead of its official launch—we suspect this one might sell out quickly.
Madison McGeeLifestyle Editor
Madison McGee is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines. For the past year, she has contributed shopping content, gift guides, product testing, and deals coverage across Hearst’s portfolio, which includes Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Men's Health, House Beautiful, Elle, Town and Country, Esquire, Country Living, Oprah Daily, and more. Prior to joining Hearst, she was a staff writer at BuzzFeed and worked in book publishing. Madison is a graduate of the University of Mississippi’s journalism program, and holds a Masters in Publishing from New York University. When she’s not scouting out the best deals, she can be found reading, cheering on the Baltimore Ravens, or exploring New York City’s indie bookstores.