96.8
Best for serious athletes and data enthusiasts who need laboratory-grade precision
- EKG-level precision
- 400 hour battery life
- Dual Bluetooth + ANT+
$105
Head to head · Wearables
Ring 5 Smart Ring Silver vs vívoactive® 5, Health & Fitness GPS Smartwatch
Ravvy scores Ring 5 Smart Ring Silver at 93.5 and vívoactive® 5, Health & Fitness GPS Smartwatch at 89.84. Ring 5 Smart Ring Silver takes the overall pick, best for health conscious users who want discrete, high accuracy tracking without wearing a screen..
Ravvy pick
93.5
$399
This is the premier choice for users seeking invisible health tracking and elite sleep insights, provided they are willing to pay a recurring monthly fee for data access.
$187
Buy the vivoactive 5 if you want Garmin's best-in-class health coaching on a beautiful screen, provided you do not mind the plastic-forward construction.
How they score
| Factor | Ring 5 Smart Ring Silver | vívoactive® 5, Health & Fitness GPS Smartwatch |
|---|---|---|
| Build Quality | 94.5 | – |
| App Experience | 93 | – |
| Comfort and Fit | 96.5 | – |
| Value for Money | 68 | – |
| Battery Longevity | 91 | 88 |
| Sleep Tracking Accuracy | 98 | – |
| App Ecosystem | – | 85 |
| Build Materials | – | 78 |
| Display Quality | – | 95 |
| Tracking Accuracy | – | 90 |
Ring 5 Smart Ring Silver
What owners praise
- Ultra slim profile is 40 percent smaller than previous models
- Exceptional battery life lasting up to nine days
- Premium scratch resistant titanium construction
- Top tier sleep and menstrual cycle tracking accuracy
- Seamless integration with popular fitness apps like Strava
What to know first
- Requires a monthly subscription for full data access
- Sizing is proprietary and necessitates a separate kit
- Limited real time feedback during high intensity exercise
Skip it if athletes needing real-time workout metrics or subscription-averse buyers
vívoactive® 5, Health & Fitness GPS Smartwatch
What owners praise
- Stunning AMOLED display with deep blacks
- Impressive 11 day battery life in smart mode
- Comprehensive sleep coaching and nap detection
- Inclusive wheelchair mode with push tracking
- Lightweight and comfortable for 24/7 wear
What to know first
- No barometric altimeter for elevation tracking
- Plastic bezel feels less premium than the vivoactive 4
- Limited to a single 42mm size option
Skip it if mountain hikers needing an altimeter or users seeking a premium metal finish
Specs side by side
| Spec | Ring 5 Smart Ring Silver | vívoactive® 5, Health & Fitness GPS Smartwatch |
|---|---|---|
| ASIN | B0GRK1N94H | B0CG6NBJ61 |
| Brand | OURA | Garmin |
| Color | Silver | Ivory |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Style | Ring | – |
| Model Name | Ring 5 Smart Ring | Garmin vivoactive 5 |
| Style Name | Ring | Sporty & Modern |
| Item Weight | 0.06 kg | 1.3 ounces |
| Display Type | No Display | AMOLED |
| Manufacturer | Oura | Garmin |
| Model Number | JZ90-61403-08 | 010-02862-11 |
| Built-In Media | Charging Cable, Information Booklet, Oura Ring 5, Oura Ring 5 Charger, Quick Start Guide | vívoactive 5, charging/data cable, documentation |
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