Wearable Index

Oura Ring 5
vs Circular Ring 2

At a glance: the Oura Ring 5 ($399, shipping since 2026) against the Circular Ring 2 ($299, shipping since 2026). The Circular Ring 2 is $100 cheaper than the Oura Ring 5. Only the Ring 5 has Blood pressure (signals); only the Ring 2 has ECG (single-lead). They share 4 of the same capabilities.

Side by side

Oura Ring 5 Circular Ring 2
CompanyOuraCircular
CategoryRINGRING
WornFingerFinger
Compared modelRing 5Ring 2
Release20262026
StatusShippingShipping
Price$399$299
Generations tracked32
BiometricPPG heart rate (next-gen), Skin temperature, Blood oxygen (SpO₂), Blood pressure (signals)ECG (single-lead), PPG heart rate, Blood oxygen (SpO₂), Skin temperature
MotionAccelerometerAccelerometer

Where they differ

Only the Ring 5

  • Blood pressure (signals)

Only the Ring 2

  • ECG (single-lead)

Both

  • PPG heart rate (next-gen)
  • Skin temperature
  • Blood oxygen (SpO₂)
  • Accelerometer

A newer Circular generation is in the pipeline: Ring 3 Pro / Slim (2027, announced) — see the Circular device page.

More comparisons

Oura Ring 5 — full specs Circular Ring 2 — full specs ← ALL 092 DEVICES

Independent comparison — figures are approximate and editorial, not official spec sheets. Methodology. Last reviewed 2026-09-15.