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The Vergecast · Monday, July 13, 2026

Aura Ring 5 Review: Smaller, but Subscription Still Required

The new Aura Ring 5 has been reviewed and is noted for its smaller size, a significant improvement for wearability. However, the review highlights that the ring still necessitates a subscription service and maintains its expensive price point. Users will find the same sensors as the previous model, with the core features remaining consistent.

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The Verge's Victoria Song reviewed the new Aura Ring 5 and it's good, but it's complicated.
The ring is good, it's smaller, big deal. It has the same sensors, but it still requires a subscription, it's still expensive, and you can get all the features on the old one.
Heard on The Vergecast — “Watch, headphones, phone: Which AI gadget is best?, published Monday, July 13, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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