Oura Ring 5 review: Thinner, lighter, better
The Oura Ring 5 is a significantly smaller and lighter version of its predecessor, the Ring 4. It is designed to be more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, appealing to a broader audience. The new model features improved battery life and a variety of finishes, although it comes in fewer sizes than before.
- ▪The Ring 5 is 40% smaller than the Ring 4, measuring 6.09 mm wide and 2.28 mm thick.
- ▪It weighs between 2 grams and 2.69 grams, compared to the Ring 4's weight of 3.3 grams to 5.2 grams.
- ▪The battery life of the Ring 5 lasts between six and nine days, an improvement over the Ring 4's five to eight days.
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When I first opened the box the Oura Ring 5 comes in, my first thought was, “Wow, that’s tiny.” My second thought was that this is a smart ring a lot of people have been waiting for. As someone who got quite used to wearing the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic, I was surprised how noticeably smaller and lighter the new Ring 5 is. The Ring 5, which Oura describes as the world’s smallest smart ring, is 40% smaller than its predecessor, measuring 6.09 mm wide compared to the Ring 4’s 7.90 mm, and 2.28 mm thick compared to the Ring 4’s 2.88 mm. Although the exact weight depends on your ring size, the Ring 5 weighs between 2 grams and 2.69 grams, while the Ring 4 weighs between 3.3 grams and 5.2 grams.
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