Ultrahuman takes aim at Oura with new ring's 15-day battery - but not everyone can buy it
Source: ZDNet
ZDNET’s key takeaways
- Ultrahuman unveiled its Ultrahuman Ring Pro.
- The smart ring offers up to 15 days of battery life.
- Due to a patent dispute, it isn’t available to buy in the US.
Features and specifications
Ultrahuman’s next‑generation smart ring can stay on your finger for over two weeks on a single charge. The Ring Pro builds on the 2023 Ultrahuman Ring Air with several upgrades:
- Pro Charging Case – Qi‑enabled, stores up to one year of ring data and provides up to 45 days of battery life when the case is used as a power source.
- Find My – Integrated location feature to help locate a lost ring.
- LED & haptic feedback – Visual and tactile cues for status updates.
- Data storage – Up to 250 days of health data stored on the ring.
- Improved memory & processing – Faster data handling and more reliable heart‑rate sensing, especially during sleep and recovery.
Battery modes
- Turbo Mode – Up to 12 days of continuous use.
- Chill Mode – Extends usage to around 15 days.
Safety concerns
Recent reports have highlighted rare cases of smart rings swelling due to defective batteries, sometimes requiring medical removal. Ultrahuman addresses this risk with ProRelease Technology, which makes it easier to cut a stuck ring safely, reducing the danger associated with lithium‑ion batteries.
Health companion chatbot
Alongside the Ring Pro launch, Ultrahuman introduced Jade, an AI‑driven health companion that reviews user data, offers actionable insights, and provides personalized, data‑driven recommendations.
Pricing and availability
The Ring Pro is offered in four finishes—Bionic Gold, Space Silver, Aster Black, and Raw Titanium—and in sizes 5 through 14.
- Price: $479
- Shipping: Expected next month
Ultrahuman is running a trade‑in promotion that can give customers up to $115 off when they trade in an older Ultrahuman ring or a competing smart ring.
Patent dispute and US availability
Ultrahuman lost a patent dispute with Oura, which currently prevents the Ring Pro from being sold in the United States. The company says it is working through the necessary steps to bring the product to US customers.
“Ring PRO is not available in the United States at launch. This is an exciting market for us where we have a huge community of passionate customers in the Ultrahuman ecosystem with Blood Vision, Home, and M1. We are working through the necessary steps to bring Ring PRO to our US customers and hope to share good news soon,” — Ultrahuman spokesperson