Ultrahuman Ring AIR Review

 

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Summary

The Ultrahuman Ring AIR, priced at $349, is a lightweight smart ring that tracks heart rate, body temperature, sleep quality, and stress, with the unique ability to connect to skin sensors for real-time blood glucose monitoring. It offers up to six days of battery life and excels in sleep tracking, earning a 4.5-star rating on Amazon for its comfort and insights. However, its fitness tracking is limited, particularly during intense workouts, where heart rate readings can be inaccurate.

Recommendation: Great for those focused on sleep and recovery metrics, but not ideal for serious fitness tracking. Alternatives like the Fitbit Charge 5 and Amazfit Balance offer more comprehensive exercise features.

 

 

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The Ultrahuman Ring AIR claims to be “the world’s most comfortable and compact smart ring,” but does its performance and features live up to the hype?

Smart rings have emerged as a popular alternative to wrist-worn fitness trackers. Though invented around 15 years ago, the Oura ring’s 2015 launch brought them into the limelight, establishing Oura as the market leader. However, the Ultrahuman Ring AIR is now challenging that dominance.

Marketed as “the world’s smallest smart ring,” the Ultrahuman Ring AIR is gaining traction among both athletes and everyday users, retailing at $349, matching Oura’s price. But is it worth it?

This compact fitness tracker measures various metrics, including heart rate, body temperature, sleep patterns, stress levels, and movement, providing detailed insights into recovery and sleep. Additionally, it offers a battery life of up to six days and can connect with wearable skin sensors for real-time blood glucose monitoring—an innovative feature not commonly found in fitness trackers.

Design

Lightweight and Comfortable : Weighing only 0.08 to 0.12 ounces, the Ultrahuman Ring AIR is stylish, discreet, and easy to wear.

Durable but Prone to Scratches : Made with fighter jet-grade titanium and a tungsten carbide carbon coating, it’s resilient but can still collect scratches, especially if worn continuously.

Available in multiple colors and sizes, the ring can even be customized with engravings.

Features

Advanced Tracking : It provides detailed assessments of sleep and physical recovery, along with personalized tips for improving well-being.

Blood Glucose Tracking : When linked to the Ultrahuman M1 patch, users can monitor blood glucose levels in real time, a unique offering in the market.

Performance

Battery Life : Lasts up to six days and charges quickly.

Excellent Sleep Tracking : Accurately detects sleep patterns and provides useful insights.

Limited Exercise Tracking : Offers only a few sports modes and can struggle with heart rate accuracy during high-intensity workouts. Connectivity issues with the app can also be frustrating.

User Feedback

With a 4.5-star rating on Amazon, many users praise its comfort and detailed tracking features. However, some reviews highlight inaccuracies in movement detection and battery performance.

Should You Buy the Ultrahuman Ring AIR?

✅ Buy it if : You’re seeking a high-quality sleep and recovery tracker with a focus on detailed health metrics.

❌ Do not buy it if : You need extensive fitness-tracking capabilities, particularly for high-intensity workouts.

Alternatives

If the Ultrahuman Ring AIR doesn’t meet your needs, consider the ‘Fitbit Charge 5 ‘ for a less expensive yet feature-rich tracker, or the ‘Amazfit Balance ‘ for advanced metrics on sleep and stress recovery. For a screen-free option, the ‘Whoop 4.0‘ is performance-focused, but it does require a subscription.

 Testing Methodology

The review is based on over three months of testing, including daily use, sleep tracking, and physical activities, while also verifying heart rate accuracy against a chest strap monitor.