Oura Ring 5 Reduces Size 40% and Adds Blood‑Pressure Tracking – Full Details

The Oura Ring 5 arrives with a slimmer silhouette and a suite of new health metrics, including blood‑pressure trend detection.

Health Radar: Oura Ring 5’s Blood Pressure and Nighttime Breathing

Oura’s latest firmware introduces Health Radar, expanding on the 2024 Symptom Radar to surface cardiovascular strain patterns and a 30‑day rolling view of sleep‑related breathing disturbances.

Form factor shrinks ↑40% while keeping a week‑long battery

The new band measures just 6.09 mm wide and 2.29 mm thick, down from 7.99 mm × 2.88 mm, and Oura says the redesign of the mechanical, electrical, optical and battery architecture preserves the approximately seven‑day charge cycle. Precision‑engineered sensor domes improve skin contact across diverse finger types and skin tones, while brighter LEDs and twelve signal pathways boost data fidelity.

“We wanted a ring that feels like jewelry, not a device,” said Oura CEO, Harriet Lindberg.

New US‑focused Health Records let users import diagnosed conditions, medications, lab results and allergies; a partnership with Reuters-cited virtual‑care platform Counsel Health enables on‑demand physician chats in 43 states for a fee. GLP‑1 Insights consolidate dosing, side effects, weight shifts and biometrics, while a Lab Uploads tool syncs blood‑test results. Live workout tracking now streams pace, distance and heart rate from a connected device, and the Brain Health Study pairs cognitive tests with biometric streams. A Data Deletion utility lets users wipe specific time windows without erasing the entire history. Industry analysts cite a Bloomberg forecast that wearable health devices will grow 15% YoY. The optional wireless Charging Case, priced at $99, adds a month of power and includes a Locate feature for misplaced rings. Pricing starts at $399 for Silver and Black, with premium finishes at $499; the Oura Membership unlocks full analytics at $5.99 / month or $69.99 / year. Pre‑orders open today, with shipments slated for June 4. Correction: The launch date was updated from June 2 to June 4.

Reported by: Elena Rostova

Socio-Economic Trends Analyst