I tested the Oura Ring 5 for two months to see if its smaller design lives up to the hype and whether it’s worth the higher price.
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Oura Ring 5 Review: I Wore It for a Month and My Wedding Band Is Jealous
Oura Ring 5 vs. Oura Ring 4: New Features Explained and if You Should Upgrade
0:00 Introduction & Why Wearables Fail
0:27 Price, Subscription & Is It Worth It?
0:52 Key Upgrade: Design & Scratch Resistance
1:49 Battery Life Improvements
2:20 App Features & Symptom Radar
2:58 Cycle Tracking for Women
3:15 Accuracy & Sensor Upgrades
3:31 Improved Workout Detection Test
3:57 Heart Rate Accuracy vs. Chest Strap
4:19 Smart Ring vs. Smartwatch
4:50 Should You Buy the Oura Ring 5?
Video Credits
Host: Vanessa Hand Orellana
Videographer: Celso Bulgatti
Editor: Jonathan Gomez
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@stevestephen9817
July 27, 2026 at 8:30 am
1:47 I disagree. Since we are relying more on the data which we received from the wearables, it has to be accurate.
@Oldaker
July 27, 2026 at 8:40 am
Tell trumps wife. Oh that’s right she doesn’t speak English.
@Oldaker
July 27, 2026 at 8:42 am
You cannot own a person lol. Grow up.
@Gravage
July 27, 2026 at 8:52 am
Monthly subscription for life = zero interest in this product.
@SurvivingAnimation
July 27, 2026 at 9:59 am
I’ve been an Oura Ring user since 2024 and didn’t use any subscription. I love it and am about to upgrade!
@Gravage
July 27, 2026 at 10:12 am
@SurvivingAnimation I’m not sure how you didn’t use a subscription when it’s required to access any of your data.
@SurvivingAnimation
July 27, 2026 at 10:42 am
@Gravage Well I’ve never paid for anything except for the ring items. And the data has been super valuable. Really helped my awareness of sleep and activity. And since I’m not any kind of real athlete (and don’t work out enough!), it was just good enough to keep reminding me to stay active.
@CNET
July 27, 2026 at 9:20 am
Read more about it on CNET.com
Oura Ring 5 Review: I Wore It for a Month and My Wedding Band Is Jealous
Oura Ring 5 vs. Oura Ring 4: New Features Explained and if You Should Upgrade
@DericL
July 27, 2026 at 9:24 am
Remember, monthly subscriptions ALWAYS get more expensive
@SurvivingAnimation
July 27, 2026 at 9:58 am
So happy to see this video! I’ve been an Oura Ring 3 user since 2024! It finally no longer holds a charge for more than 8 hours. Gong to upgrade to the 5!
@faintmist
July 27, 2026 at 1:03 pm
The paid subscription is a huge turn off. There are other smart ring companies that offer the same insights without the need to pay for a subscription .
@joewiseman4631
July 27, 2026 at 2:44 pm
On my third Oura Ring (V3 and 2 V4s). Not one has lasted more than 15 months, from either battery degradation or Bluetooth issues. Third ring now failing on Bluetooth and I don’t even care to fix it. My iPhone works for 5-6 years. Until Oura Ring can get to 2+ years OR introduces a unified subscription (I.e., Ring plus service), I think I’m done. Let me know how the ring is doing in 18 months.
@Hintonbro.
July 27, 2026 at 5:09 pm
Garmin watches offer all these features – including battery life- no subscription 🧐
@FMFvideos
July 27, 2026 at 5:46 pm
This channel has a lot of ads disguised as reviews.
@hooligansharma
July 27, 2026 at 6:04 pm
Ringconn is miles ahead in hardware. Software for me is fine and it’s free.
@ninjanerdstudent6937
July 27, 2026 at 7:23 pm
Thanks for the great review! I just placed my order for this smart ring.
@zdaejmcr
July 27, 2026 at 7:24 pm
Don’t get this. Get something without a subscription. Overpriced garbage.
@boweassange2023
July 27, 2026 at 8:08 pm
$25 four-propeller drone with monitor and controls? Cool! Camping and hunting reconnaissance. Is everybody prepared for the age of silent, sugar-cubed size drone cameras with enormous ranges?