An Absurd Subscription Policy; Oura Ring 5 Two-Month Hands-On Review

If you had to pay a monthly subscription fee just to view your own health data after buying a ring that costs around 800,000 won, would you really be satisfied?

After using the Oura Ring 5 for over two months, we took a close look at its hardware refinement and practical health management features.

Its compact body, measuring 6.09mm in width and 2.27mm in thickness, alongside a lightweight design of 2 to 2.6 grams, delivers a wearing experience so close to a regular ring that you forget it is a smart ring.

In particular, the minimal protrusion of the sensors minimizes discomfort even during sleep, and allows for relatively natural use during everyday typing or movement.

Beyond simple heart rate tracking, the app visualizes changes in physical condition by tracking sleep quality, stress, resilience, and sleep debt over the long term.

In environments where time zones change drastically due to repeated overseas business trips, even drops in resilience and shifts in biological rhythms are reflected in the data, showcasing new possibilities for wearables.

Under the English language settings, features not visible in the Korean environment—such as GLP-1 medication tracking and meal photo analysis—can also be found.

However, considering the monthly subscription fee of 9,400 won and the expensive travel charger sold separately, the decision to purchase becomes much more complicated.

We looked into whether its exceptional comfort and sleep analysis capabilities are truly worth more than these costs.

(Planned by: Ha Hyun-jong / Directed by: Park Kyeong-heum / Assistant Director: Kim Eun-chong / Tech: Yu Se-hun / Filming: Yu Se-hun / Editing: Jung Hye-soo / CG Design: Kim Tae-hwa / Music: Kim Ji-won)

(SBS Subsub News)