Oura Ring Gets Smaller, Lighter Design
▼ Summary
– The Oura Ring 5 is newly announced at $399 and is both lighter and smaller than its predecessor.
– It is 40 percent smaller than the Oura Ring 4, measuring 6.09mm wide and 2.29mm thick.
– Depending on size, the ring weighs between 2 and 2.69 grams.
– Many people express interest in switching from a smartwatch to a smart ring due to the design.
– Some potential buyers hesitate, saying they would wait for a lighter or smaller version.
Wherever I go, people stop and point at my finger. The question is almost always the same: “Is that an Oura Ring?” Many admirers say they like the look and are considering swapping their smartwatch for a smart ring. But the skeptics, the ones who wrinkle their noses, usually say something like, “Hmm. Maybe when it’s lighter or smaller.”
That moment has arrived. The newly announced Oura Ring 5, priced at $399, delivers on both fronts. It is 40 percent smaller than the Oura Ring 4. The width has shrunk from 7.9mm to just 6.09mm, and the thickness dropped from 2.88mm to 2.29mm. Depending on the size you choose, the ring weighs between 2 and 2.69 grams. You might wonder if such a tiny change is even noticeable. But the difference is immediately apparent when you hold the two generations side by side. The Oura Ring 5 feels significantly less bulky, slipping onto the finger with a barely-there presence that the previous model couldn’t quite achieve. This redesign directly addresses the most common complaint about earlier versions, making the device more comfortable for all-day and all-night wear. For anyone who found previous models too chunky, this update is a game changer.
(Source: The Verge)
