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Ultrahuman Ring Pro Starts Shipping June 20: Early Reviews Confirm 10–15 Day Battery and No Subscription

The Ultrahuman Ring Pro begins shipping to Kickstarter backers on June 20, with retail orders following in July. Early reviews from Engadget and Barchart confirm the 15-day battery claim holds up in real-world use, and the $479 price includes lifetime access to all features — no subscription required. It's the most direct challenge to Oura Ring 5's $399 + $5.99/month model.

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The Ultrahuman Ring Pro begins shipping to Kickstarter backers on June 20 — five days from now — marking the arrival of the most ambitious smart ring challenger to Oura's dominance.

What Early Reviews Say

  • Battery life confirmed: Early reviewers report 10–15 days of real-world battery life — up to 3x longer than the Oura Ring 5's 6–9 day range
  • Dual-core processor: On-device computation is noticeably faster than the Ring Air predecessor, particularly for sleep staging and activity detection
  • Fighter-jet titanium: Available in four finishes, water resistant to 100m, with a redesigned heart rate sensor for improved accuracy
  • PRO Charging Case included: Unlike Oura's $99 separate charger, the case comes in the box

Pricing Comparison

  • Ultrahuman Ring Pro: $479 one-time — lifetime access to all features, no subscription
  • Oura Ring 5: $399 + $5.99/month ($471/year after year one) — subscription required for full features
  • RingConn Gen 3: $299 — no subscription, haptic alerts included
  • Kickstarter backers: Super Early Bird tier was $299 with free worldwide shipping

What This Means for Buyers

If you backed the Kickstarter, your ring ships in five days. If you didn't, retail orders begin in July at $479. The Ring Pro's strongest argument is simple math: after two years, the Oura Ring 5 costs $543 in subscriptions alone, while the Ring Pro's total cost stays at $479. For buyers who prioritize battery life and hate subscriptions, this is the ring to watch. Compare all options in our smart ring guide.

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