I've worn an Oura Ring for 5 years. The Oura Ring 5 is its finest work yet
A veteran tech journalist reviews the new Oura Ring 5, noting its refined hardware and comfortable fit. The author shares his long-term experience with the brand and initial impressions of the latest model.
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Smart rings are an emerging category in wearable health technology, and Oura remains a market leader in the space.
By Andy Boxall Published Jul 4, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. Andy has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, dozens of smartwatches, and a host of smart rings, smart glasses, and fitness trackers, giving him a unique ability to assess and evaluate the latest products. His daily mobile tech life includes Android and iOS devices, smart rings, and a smartwatch, unless it's a special occasion, when a traditional watch takes its place on his wrist. Andy always has a strong opinion on the state of the mobile industry, and writes in-depth analysis features to put the latest news and products into context. He has attended multiple CES, MWC, and IFA tradeshows, has a passion for photography and cars, listens to far too much K-pop, and follows F1. You can find Andy's portfolio of work on his Authory page . Sign in to your Android Police account Add Us On Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread 2 Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap The Oura Ring 5 may be the finest piece of wearable tech yet, and I’m barely a few days into living with it.
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