Is the Oura Ring 5 worth it?

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.Personal TechI tested the Oura Ring 5 for over a month — here’s what I think about its $400 priceThe Oura Ring 5 is significantly slimmer than the previous version, but is it worth the money?July 20, 2026, 8:30 AM EDTHarry RabinowitzTech ReporterSkip to table of contentsThe Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than the Oura Ring 4, which is noticeable for previous Oura Ring owners.Courtesy Harry RabinowitzIn this articleWhat is the Oura Ring 5?My experience with the Oura Ring 5Who is the Oura Ring 5 for?Frequently asked questionsWhy trust NBC Selected?See 2 MoreThe Oura Ring 5 is the best smart ring you can buy. Full stop. Just like the Oura Ring 4 before it, it marries a great design, an intuitive app and accurate data in a small package. But that doesn’t mean it’s automatically the best fitness tracker for you. There are dozens of excellent alternatives, including smart rings like the RingConn Gen 3 and screen-free trackers like the Whoop 5.0 and Google Fitbit Air. With more competition than ever on the market you may be asking, is the Oura Ring 5 worth it?I’ve been testing the Oura Ring for years, starting with the Oura Ring Gen 3. Now that I’ve spent more than a month using the Oura Ring 5, I can confidently say that it is the best smart ring the brand’s ever made: here’s everything you should know if you’re thinking about buying one.RelatedselectedselectedI’ve tested dozens of fitness trackers — here are the best ones for beginners, runners and moreWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.What is the Oura Ring 5?Oura Ring 549 Amazon Reviews$399.00Amazon$399.00Oura Ring$399.00Best BuyWhat to knowDisplay: none (6.09mm wide) | Thickness: 2.28mm | Weight: 2g-2.69g | Battery life: up to 9 days | Battery life (GPS): n/a | Built-in GPS: no | Water resistance: yes, up to 100 meters | ECG: n...