Theguardian iconTheguardianJun 30, 2026

Oura Ring 5 review: a stunning generational leap for smart rings

Slimmer, longer lasting and much easier to live with, new Oura sets a very high new bar for health-tracking wearables Oura's new Ring 5 is a massive upgrade for smart rings, dramatically shrinking in size and weight to bring them right into line with standard wedding bands and other jewellery. It is finally a smart ring you can genuinely forget you're wearing.

Oura Ring 5 review: a stunning generational leap for smart rings

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Slimmer, longer lasting and much easier to live with, new Oura sets a very high new bar for health-tracking wearables Oura's new Ring 5 is a massive upgrade for smart rings, dramatically shrinking in size...

It is finally a smart ring you can genuinely forget you're wearing.

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Slimmer, longer lasting and much easier to live with, new Oura sets a very high new bar for health-tracking wearables Oura's new Ring 5 is a massive upgrade for smart rings, dramatically shrinking in size and weight to bring them right into line with standard wedding bands and other jewellery. It is finally a smart ring you can genuinely forget you're wearing.

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Slimmer, longer lasting and much easier to live with, new Oura sets a very high new bar for health-tracking wearables Oura's new Ring 5 is a massive upgrade for smart rings, dramatically shrinking in size and weight to bring them right into line with standard wedding bands and other jewellery.

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It is finally a smart ring you can genuinely forget you're wearing.

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