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Ultrahuman Ring AIR vs Ultrahuman Ring PRO
Side-by-side manufacturer cells from the two named ring pages. Not a lab test. Brand grouping uses the published brand field (Ultrahuman).
Quick Answer
Ultrahuman Ring PRO vs Ultrahuman Ring AIR (2026-09-19): PRO $479 / up to 15 days / 250-day storage / PRO case; US ships from 10 Oct 2026. AIR is $349 on the same PRO compare table, 2.4 mm / 2.4 g, 4–6 days, ~180 min pad. Same 5–14 size run if you already know an AIR size (OEM). Not a lab test.
The verdict
Ultrahuman Ring PRO for new buyers on this Ultrahuman line; Ultrahuman Ring AIR if the leftover size, finish, or dated ticket is the fit
Why: Same brand (Ultrahuman). Ultrahuman Ring PRO ranks newer/current on this line. Cells are OEM quotes dated 2026-09-19 / 2026-09-19 — not a lab winner for comfort, accuracy, or real-world battery. AIR checkout is not a clean US URL — /us/ring/buy/ still renders PRO. Quote the compare table.
Buy Ultrahuman Ring AIR if
Buyers who want a light titanium ring and already accept a 4–6 day charge cadence.
Buy Ultrahuman Ring PRO if
Fitness-forward buyers who want long gaps between charges and 250-day on-ring storage.
Specs side by side
Same rows as the two named ring pages. Values are copied from those pages — if a cell is unpublished or contradictory on the manufacturer page, it already says so.
| Attribute | Ultrahuman Ring AIR | Ultrahuman Ring PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | Titanium + PVD (PRO compare). FAQ: titanium with tungsten-carbide coating. Inner: hypoallergenic plastic (compare).AIR FAQ; US PRO compare table | Titanium, PVD coating, epoxy, polycarbonate; inner surface hypoallergenic plastic + titanium (compare table)US Ring PRO buy compare table |
| Width | Not publishedAIR FAQ; US PRO buy compare | Not publishedultrahuman.com/us/ring-pro/buy/ |
| Thickness | 2.45 mm (FAQ, 2024-06-11) / 2.4 mm (PRO compare table, 2026-09-19)AIR FAQ; US PRO compareCite the page; do not average. | 2.65 mm (varies by size)US buy compare table |
| Weight | 2.4 g (FAQ and PRO compare). FAQ also states R1 is 3.6 g.AIR FAQ; US PRO compare | 3.3–4.8 gUS buy compare table |
| Sizes | 5–14; R1 kit works; not the same as Oura sizing (FAQ)AIR FAQ | 5–14; free sizing kit; no half sizes; may differ from US jewelry size. AIR size matches PRO (OEM FAQ).US buy FAQ |
| Finishes | Raw Titanium, Aster Black, Matte Grey, Bionic Gold, Space Silver (PRO compare / FAQ)AIR FAQ; US PRO compare | Bionic Gold, Space Silver, Aster Black, Raw TitaniumUS buy page |
| Battery (OEM) | 4–6 days depending on usageAIR FAQ; US PRO compare | Up to 15 days (Turbo ~12 days, Chill 15+ days)US buy compare footnote; Feb 2026 blogUltrahuman: based on specific test conditions; results vary. |
| Charging (OEM) | Open wireless charging pad; about 180 minutes 0–100% (PRO compare)US PRO buy compare table | UltraSnap magnetic DC pins in the PRO case; USB-C cable in the boxUS buy page |
| Charging case (OEM) | No enclosed travel case on the AIR column (N/A case battery / data backup)US PRO compare | PRO Charging Case included in the $479 bundle on the US page; up to 45 days extra battery; up to 1 year data; Qi (5W) + USB-C; Find My Case speakerUS buy page |
| Water resistance | 100 m / 328 ft. FAQ: swimming, showering, scuba; avoid continuous submersion over 30 minutes.AIR FAQ; US PRO compare | 100 m / 328 ftUS buy compare table |
| Sensors | PPG, temperature, 6-axis IMU; single-core processor (PRO compare)US PRO compare | Redesigned PPG, temperature, 6-axis IMU; dual-core processor with on-chip MLUS buy compare table; blog |
| Sleep tracking | Daily sleep and recovery insights (PRO compare blurb). FAQ: same app ring-tab features as R1.AIR FAQ; US PRO compare | Deep sleep and recovery tracking (OEM compare blurb); redesigned PPG aimed at sleep/recovery signal qualityUS buy compare; blog |
| Activity / fitness | Same feature claim as R1 per FAQ; not a GNSS sports watchAIR FAQ | Performance / uninterrupted tracking positioning; not a GNSS sports watchFeb 2026 blog |
| App | Ultrahuman App (same ring tab as R1 per FAQ)AIR FAQ | Ultrahuman App; Jade AI described as a platform upgrade for Ultrahuman usersUS buy page |
| Subscription / data access | PRO US FAQ pattern: no recurring fee for core data. Confirm on any live AIR checkout. Optional PowerPlugs are a PRO-page extra, not proven AIR-mandatory.US PRO buy FAQ (accessed 2026-09-19) | No recurring subscription for accessing core ring data (US buy FAQ). Optional paid PowerPlugs (e.g. Cardio Adaptability $24/year on the page we opened).US buy FAQ / PowerPlug module |
| Phone platforms | Consumer iOS / Android app. Exact OS floors not on the fetched FAQ or PRO compare table.AIR FAQ; US PRO buy (accessed 2026-09-19) | iOS and Android implied by the consumer app store listing; exact OS floors not published on the fetched US buy pageUS buy page (accessed 2026-09-19) |
| Wireless | Bluetooth Low Energy (compare table)US PRO compare | Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3; EMF-safeUS buy page; blog |
| On-ring storage | 4 days of data (internal flash only)US PRO compare | Up to 250 days (internal and external flash)US buy compare table |
| US price (dated) | $349 on the US PRO vs AIR table, 2026-09-19ultrahuman.com/us/ring-pro/buy/ | $479 on the US buy page, 2026-09-19ultrahuman.com/us/ring-pro/buy/ |
| Price band | Mid leftover, one-time core data (verify checkout)Derived from dated PRO compare | Flagship one-time purchase (US pre-order)Derived from dated US buy page |
| Announced | 2nd gen; FAQ published 11 June 2024AIR FAQ | 27 February 2026 (blog). US storefront later; ship-from date 10 October 2026 on the US page.Ultrahuman PRO blog; US buy page |
| Availability | Leftover / channel. Dedicated US AIR buy URL rendered PRO on 2026-09-19. Compare table still lists AIR at $349.US /ring/buy/ and /ring-pro/buy/ | US pre-order, shipping 10 October 2026 onwards (page text 2026-09-19). Blog launch excluded the United States.US buy page; Feb 2026 blog |
Ultrahuman Ring AIR hub notes
- FAQ: 2.45 mm / 2.4 g vs R1 2.8 mm / 3.6 g; same features and battery as R1.
- 4–6 days; wireless pad ~180 minutes (PRO compare table).
- No mandatory core-data subscription on Ultrahuman’s current PRO FAQ pattern — confirm on any live AIR checkout.
AIR is the leftover lightweight Ultrahuman: 4–6 days, ~2.4–2.45 mm, 2.4 g, sizes 5–14, no mandatory core-data sub on the current PRO FAQ pattern. Buy it if you want the lighter UH that is already in channel. Skip it if you want PRO’s 15-day / 250-day storage story — and re-check whether AIR checkout still exists in the US.
Ultrahuman Ring PRO hub notes
- Up to 15 days (Turbo ~12 / Chill 15+); case up to 45 days extra.
- Up to 250 days on-ring storage; case up to 1 year of ring data (Chill Mode footnote).
- No recurring fee for core data (US buy FAQ, 2026-09-19).
PRO is the long-battery, no-mandatory-sub Ultrahuman: $479, up to 15 days, 250-day storage, PRO case. In the US it is a pre-order shipping from 10 October 2026 — the February blog excluded the United States. Buy it if you will wait and want continuity. Skip it if you need a ring on a finger this week, or if AIR’s lighter 4–6 day leftover is enough.
Sources
Union of the two hub source lists. Re-open the OEM URL, not this comparison, to refresh a cell.
- Ultrahuman — Ring AIR FAQs — accessed 2026-09-19
- Ultrahuman — US Ring PRO buy (PRO vs AIR table) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Ultrahuman — Introducing Ring PRO — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Does PRO use the same size as AIR?
Ultrahuman’s PRO FAQ: if you already know your AIR size, PRO fits the same 5–14 run. Still use the kit if you are new.
Hub A: Ultrahuman Ring AIR. Hub B: Ultrahuman Ring PRO.