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Slimmer Profile And Enhanced Scratch Resistance<\/p>\n
The new model is 40% smaller than before, which means it\u2019s lighter, too, though the company hasn\u2019t stated how much lighter. In person, there\u2019s a noticeable difference when you pick the new model up. <\/p>\n
Another key difference is \u014cURA claims it\u2019s the most scratch-resistant ring yet \u2014 which will be quite something if it can beat the Oura Ring 4 ceramic edition.<\/p>\n
The new size means \u014cURA recommends that customers try a sizing chart before choosing the right ring, even if they\u2019re long-term users. <\/p>\n
Week-Long Battery Life And Sizing Adjustments<\/p>\n
I know what you\u2019re thinking: if it\u2019s that much smaller, does the battery last any time at all? Where Oura claimed the Ring 4 battery to be five-to-eight days, which I\u2019d say was broadly borne out in practice, the new ring has what\u2019s called \u201cweek-long\u201d battery life between charges. <\/p>\n
In other words, most users may not notice any difference, according to the company\u2019s claim. <\/p>\n
As with Oura Ring 4, there\u2019s also a convenient optional accessory, the Oura Ring 5 Charging Case, which means you don\u2019t have to remember to pack your charging puck when travelling, for instance. Note that the aluminum case comes in different sizes, to match the ring. Also note that such a case is supplied by Samsung for its Galaxy Ring, though there\u2019s no separate puck.<\/p>\n
From Symptom Radar To Health Radar<\/p>\n
A standout on earlier Oura Ring models has been Symptom Radar. This monitors your temperature and other metrics when you\u2019re sleeping and in the morning can warn you if it thinks you\u2019re about to come down with a cold, flu or Covid, for instance. I was skeptical of this at first, but two days after receiving my first such notification, when I had felt fine, I came down with a heavy cold.<\/p>\n
This is now being expanded to Health Radar. \u201cWhere Symptom Radar helped members recognize when something felt off, Health Radar goes further: continuously monitoring key biometric signals in the background to surface patterns members should pay attention to, before they become problems,\u201d the company said in a press release. <\/p>\n
Will The Design Prove More Popular?<\/p>\n
The new Oura Ring 5 is so much smaller that it\u2019s very discreet. You may not even notice that it\u2019s a smart ring at all. Which may be a benefit for many, but it may deter some who like others to know they\u2019re wearing a smart ring. <\/p>\n
On a personal note, I can\u2019t tell you how many strangers have opened a conversation with, \u201cIs that an Oura?\u201d \u2014 even if I was wearing a Samsung Galaxy Ring, to be fair.<\/p>\n
Oura Ring 5 Pricing, Finishes And Shipping Dates<\/p>\n
Oura Ring 5 pricing starts at $399 for the black and silver finishes (\u00a3399 in the U.K), which means a $50 or \u00a350 price increase compared to Oura Ring 4. The stealth and brushed silver finishes cost $499 (\u00a3499), which is $100 or \u00a3100 more than Ring 4. Finally, the newly redesigned gold finish and new color, deep rose, also cost $499 (\u00a3499) \u2014 which means no price increase for gold or deep rose which replaces rose gold.<\/p>\n
As a comparison, the Ring 4 Ceramic costs $499 (\u00a3499) in all four colors. <\/p>\n
Pre-orders, from ouraring.com, are open now and shipping begins on June 4. <\/p>\n
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