Oura Ring 5
vs RingConn Gen 3
At a glance: the Oura Ring 5 ($399, shipping since 2026) against the RingConn Gen 3 ($349, shipping since 2026). The RingConn Gen 3 is $50 cheaper than the Oura Ring 5. The Gen 3 adds Haptics (vibration alert); the Ring 5 carries nothing the Gen 3 lacks. They share 5 of the same capabilities.
The world's smallest smart ring — roughly 40% smaller, week-long battery and new blood-pressure signals.
Titanium third-gen ring adding vascular and blood-pressure insights plus on-finger vibration alerts, keeping the 14-day battery and no subscription.
Side by side
| Oura Ring 5 | RingConn Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Oura | RingConn |
| Category | RING | RING |
| Worn | Finger | Finger |
| Compared model | Ring 5 | Gen 3 |
| Release | 2026 | 2026 |
| Status | SHIPPING | SHIPPING |
| Price | $399 | $349 |
| Generations tracked | 3 | 2 |
| Biometric | PPG heart rate (next-gen), Skin temperature, Blood oxygen (SpO₂), Blood pressure (signals) | PPG heart rate, Skin temperature, Blood oxygen (SpO₂), Blood pressure (insights) |
| Motion | Accelerometer | Accelerometer |
| Input | — | Haptics (vibration alert) |
Where they differ
Only the Ring 5
- —
Only the Gen 3
- Haptics (vibration alert)
Both
- PPG heart rate (next-gen)
- Skin temperature
- Blood oxygen (SpO₂)
- Blood pressure (signals)
- Accelerometer
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Independent comparison — figures are approximate and editorial, not official spec sheets. Methodology. Last reviewed 2026-08-01.