Oura Unveils World's Smallest Smart Ring with 40% Size Reduction and Advanced Health Features |
SAN FRANCISCO — Oura, the Finnish wearable technology company, announced Thursday the launch of its smallest smart ring to date, the Oura Ring 5, which is 40% smaller than its predecessor while maintaining the same advanced sensing capabilities and accuracy.
The new device, set to begin shipping on June 4, represents a significant step forward in discreet wearable design. It will be priced at $399 for standard finishes and $499 for premium options such as gold and brushed silver. A new portable charging case will be available separately for $99.
Oura CEO Tom Hale emphasized the design breakthrough in a statement. "By reimagining Oura Ring 5 to be smaller, easier to wear, and pairing it with our most advanced software yet, we're making it possible for many more people to wear Oura every day — and to benefit from the personalized, predictive health insights that come with it," Hale said.
The company has positioned the Ring 5 as part of its broader push into preventative and predictive healthcare. Alongside the hardware launch, Oura is introducing several new software features that will also be available to users of its Generation 3 and 4 rings.
New Health Monitoring Capabilities
The most notable addition is an expanded proactive health tracking system called Health Radar. This feature continuously monitors key biometric signals including body temperature, respiratory rate, and heart rate variability. It alerts users to significant deviations that may indicate strain, illness, or recovery needs.
Additional capabilities include tracking blood pressure patterns during sleep to identify potential cardiovascular risks and analyzing nighttime........