Our shopping lead has tried every generation of Oura Ring – so is the new Oura 5 the best one yet?
The world's smallest smart ring is here– I test the Oura Ring 5 against the previous models
Our shopping lead has tried every generation of Oura Ring – so is the new Oura 5 the best one yet?
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Zoe Cripps Head of beauty, fashion and shopping
08:00, 04 Jul 2026
Everything you need to know about the new Oura Ring 5
Your favorite smart ring is getting slimmer. Is the Oura Ring 5 worth the upgrade? I break it down.
Latest smart ring is generating buzz online with new features
Slimmer, longer lasting and much easier to live with, new Oura sets a very high new bar for health-tracking wearables
Shrunk by 40%, this is the smart ring to beat
The Oura ring 5 is 40 per cent smaller than the previous generation, while still managing to eke out a week’s battery life
