Oura Launches Smaller Ring, Expands Health Tracking Into Blood Pressure, GLP-1 and Connected Care
Krissy Vann | Host, All Things Fitness and Wellness
Oura has introduced Oura Ring 5, a redesigned smart ring that is 40 percent smaller than its predecessor while adding new health monitoring features focused on preventative care, metabolic health, and connected healthcare services.
The company says the new ring features redesigned sensors, improved signal pathways, and a re-engineered architecture designed to improve accuracy while maintaining up to a week of battery life. Constructed from titanium, Oura Ring 5 is available in sizes 6 through 13 and starts at $399.
"Oura Ring 5 is a big step toward our vision of giving every body a voice," said Tom Hale, chief executive officer at Oura. "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."
Alongside the new hardware, Oura is launching Health Radar, a feature designed to monitor biometric trends and identify potential health concerns before they become more serious. Initial capabilities include blood pressure signals and nighttime breathing analysis.
The company is also expanding its metabolic health offering with GLP-1 Insights, which allows users to track medication dosing, side effects, weight changes, and key health metrics such as sleep, readiness, stress, and activity in one place.
Additional features include Health Records, which connects clinical data with biometric information, live activity tracking for workouts, and a new partnership with Counsel Health that allows users to access AI-supported medical guidance and connect with licensed healthcare providers directly through the Oura app.
The launch reflects a broader shift in the wearable technology market, as companies move beyond activity tracking and into preventative health monitoring and personalized healthcare services.
