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I'm testing the Oura Ring 5 — have a question? Tell me what you want to know about the world's smallest smart ring
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Tech Radar is running a live Q&A in the lead-up to our Oura Ring 5 review
You can ask questions all week before the Q&A closes
The Oura Ring 5 only started shipping just over a week ago, but it's already causing a stir, with early impressions mostly positive across the board — thanks to being such a substantial, visible upgrade over the previous model.
I'm currently testing what Oura claims to be "the world's smallest smart ring", and while I can't yet access every feature in the app — some require at least 30 days of continuous wear to establish personal health baselines — the ring design itself is a big step up.
It's significantly more petite than the Oura Ring 4, both in form and weight, which gives it a much better fit and makes it more comfortable to wear. While I can't yet give a final verdict on its performance or accuracy, or properly judge its value, I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.
Want to know if it feels noticeably different compared to the Ring 4? If you can, you still wear it while typing or lifting weights without it feeling bulky? Or how long does the battery really last? Drop your question in the comment box below, and I'll get back to you.
This live Q&A will remain open until this weekend, when my Oura Ring 5 review will be published. Because I won't yet have unlocked every new feature that's available, my verdict will be based on an early assessment of what I have been able to test in just over two weeks.
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That's why I'm opening this testing period up to you. I want to know what your biggest questions are about what could be the best smart ring available. Of course, I'll be looking at its price, design, features, and performance to determine a final value score, but I know that won't cover everything.
There are countless questions I imagine many of you will likely have before clicking buy on a
I already know from the early results of the poll above that most Tech Radar readers don't want to spend the extra
If that's you, this is your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at the testing process. As I noted above, I haven't yet been able to explore all the new features Oura Ring 5 brings, but some of the basic features are unlocked after 10 days of wear, so I can give you early answers on whether they're actually useful.
Which brings me to another caveat, because I live in the UK, I don't have access to every new feature that Oura is currently rolling out, which means I won't be able to test the new 'Lab Uploads', 'Brain Health Study,' and 'Health Radar' at all.
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That's a shame because those three features are among the most sought after, judging by the results of the above poll, which shows that the majority (40%) of Tech Radar readers are most excited to try 'Health Radar: Blood Pressure Signals'.
'Brain Health Study', 'Nighttime Breathing', which is part of 'Health Radar', and 'Lab Uploads' also ranked highly among readers, raising the question of whether the Oura Ring 5 is most suited to those who live stateside.
Let me know if missing out on those new features is a deal breaker for you? I'll be considering all aspects, like these regional limitations, in my review.
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Amelia became the Senior Editor for Home Entertainment at Tech Radar in the UK in April 2023. With a background of more than eight years in tech and finance publishing, she's now leading our coverage to bring you a fresh perspective on everything to do with TV and audio. When she's not tinkering with the latest gadgets and gizmos in the ever-evolving world of home entertainment, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures and travelling.
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