The Oura Ring 5 is a significant upgrade, boasting a 40% smaller and lighter design than its predecessor. It offers improved comfort, aesthetics, and battery life, making it appealing to a wider audience. Priced from $399, it faces competition from rivals like RingConn and Ultrahuman.
Oura unveils Ring 5, a 40% smaller smart ring designed for sleep, stress, readiness, and heart health, as it moves toward an IPO later in 2026. Priced from £399 and £5.99/month, the company touts continued growth and a global footprint alongside new health software features.
Oura introduces the Ring 5, 40% smaller than its predecessor, with redesigned components, improved health tracking, and new features like Health Radar, AI-powered medical advice, and enhanced data management, available for pre-order at $399-$499.
Finnish smart ring company Oura has confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC, preparing to go public. Founded in 2015, Oura is a popular wearable health tracker known for its ring design.
Oura, the smart ring health tracker, has confidentially filed for an IPO. The company reported strong growth, surpassing five million paid members and doubling revenue in 2025, with CEO Tom Hale projecting nearly $2 billion in sales for 2026.
Ultrahuman's Ring Pro offers significant upgrades over its predecessor, including a dual-core chip, 250 days of storage, and onboard AI for deeper insights. It features an all-titanium body, improved sensors, and a unique charging case with extended battery life and firmware update capabilities.
Oura announced a new Hormonal Birth Control feature within its Cycle Insights, rolling out globally on May 6th. The feature tracks how over 20 combinations of hormonal contraception—including pills, patches, IUDs, and implants—affect temperature patterns, sleep, and recovery. Users can track bleeding and symptoms, distinguishing biometrics across hormone and hormone-free days to establish baseline cycles. The article notes the wellness tech trend of hormone optimization while cautioning about privacy concerns in a post-Roe v. Wade United States.
Oura has launched its Ring 4 smart ring in India, priced between ₹28,900 and ₹39,900 depending on finish. The premium wearable focuses on continuous health tracking — including sleep, heart rate, and wellness insights — through a minimal ring form factor without a screen. The companion app requires a ₹599 monthly subscription. Oura positions the device as a wellness companion rather than a fitness tracker, competing in an emerging smart ring category in India.
Testübersicht smarter Ringe: Der Oura Ring 4 gewinnt als Testsieger (399€ inkl. 6€/Monat Abo) mit DSGVO-Konformität und präziser Messung. Ringconn Gen 2 (339€) überzeugt als Technologiesieger mit bester Akkulaufzeit und Schlafapnoe-Erkennung. Nextring N1X Ultra (199€) siegt beim Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Alle Modelle im Vergleich.
Im heise-Test werden Oura Ring 4, Ringconn Gen 2, Nextring N1X Ultra und weitere Smart Rings verglichen. Testsieger Oura überzeugt mit DSGVO-Konformität und präziser Messung, kostet aber 399 Euro plus Abo. Ringconn Gen 2 bietet beste Akkulaufzeit und erkennt Schlafapnoe, Nextring N1X Ultra ist Preis-Leistungs-Sieger für 199 Euro.
