Oura Ring 5
vs WHOOP 5.0
At a glance: the Oura Ring 5 ($399, shipping since 2026) against the WHOOP 5.0 (Membership, shipping since 2025). Only the Ring 5 has Blood pressure (signals), Accelerometer; only the 5.0 has ECG. They share 3 of the same capabilities.
The world's smallest smart ring — roughly 40% smaller, week-long battery and new blood-pressure signals.
Screenless strain & recovery band with continuous monitoring.
Side by side
| Oura Ring 5 | WHOOP 5.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Oura | WHOOP |
| Category | RING | BAND |
| Worn | Finger | Wrist |
| Compared model | Ring 5 | 5.0 |
| Release | 2026 | 2025 |
| Status | SHIPPING | SHIPPING |
| Price | $399 | Membership |
| Generations tracked | 3 | 1 |
| Biometric | PPG heart rate (next-gen), Skin temperature, Blood oxygen (SpO₂), Blood pressure (signals) | PPG heart rate, ECG, Skin temperature, Blood oxygen (SpO₂) |
| Motion | Accelerometer | — |
Where they differ
Only the Ring 5
- Blood pressure (signals)
- Accelerometer
Only the 5.0
- ECG
Both
- PPG heart rate (next-gen)
- Skin temperature
- Blood oxygen (SpO₂)
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Independent comparison — figures are approximate and editorial, not official spec sheets. Methodology. Last reviewed 2026-08-01.