I came into the Ultrahuman Ring AIR with prior experience using a smart ring, so I already had a clear sense of what I value in this category. Accuracy matters, comfort is non-negotiable, and the insights have to make sense in real life, not just on a dashboard.
What stood out immediately was how premium the experience felt, even before I wore the actual ring. Ultrahuman sends a sizing kit ahead of delivery, encouraging you to live with the sample rings for a few days. That small but thoughtful step sets the tone. This is clearly designed as a long-term health companion, not something you strap on and hope fits.
Design: 4.5/5
The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is available in several finishes. I chose the brushed rose gold, and it leans much more toward jewelry than gadget. It looks refined without being flashy and blends naturally with everyday outfits.
Material choice plays a big role in that premium feel. The Ring AIR is built around a lightweight titanium body, which keeps it strong without adding bulk. The exterior is finished with a tungsten carbide coating, giving it added scratch resistance and durability for daily wear. Inside, the ring uses a medical-grade, hypoallergenic epoxy resin lining, which helps prevent irritation and makes long hours of wear—especially overnight—far more comfortable.
The result is a ring that feels solid but never heavy. It doesn’t dig into the skin, heat up uncomfortably, or feel “techy” against the finger. Combined with the sizing kit, the fit feels spot-on. It stays secure without feeling tight, and after a while, you genuinely forget you’re wearing it, which is exactly what you want from a device designed for 24/7 tracking.
Hardware: 4/5
For something this small, the Ultrahuman Ring AIR packs in a solid sensor setup, including heart rate, heart rate variability, skin temperature, and motion tracking. In daily use, the hardware feels consistent and reliable, particularly during sleep and rest periods where accuracy really shows.
Charging is refreshingly simple. The ring uses a small magnetic puck, and instead of scheduling charging sessions, I just drop the ring into the charger every time I take a shower. That one habit keeps it consistently topped up, to the point where battery life becomes a complete non-issue. It fits perfectly with the idea of a wearable you don’t have to actively manage.
User Experience: 4.5/5
This is where the Ultrahuman Ring AIR really shines, especially for someone who does not want to actively track workouts or micromanage health data.
The experience is largely passive. I don’t need to manually log exercises or start tracking sessions. The ring automatically detects my activity and prompts me for context only when it’s helpful. For example, the app might ask whether I took a nap, had extended sun exposure, or did a specific type of activity. That light-touch confirmation feels natural rather than intrusive, and it helps the system refine its understanding of my day without extra effort on my part.
The app is also upfront about calibration. Ultrahuman clearly notes that it needs about two weeks to fully calibrate your data. During that period, it learns your personal baselines—sleep patterns, recovery rhythms, and physiological responses. In practice, this matters. Early insights are useful, but once calibration is complete, the data becomes noticeably more stable and aligned with how I actually feel.
Sleep and recovery insights are where that really pays off. Sleep scores generally match how rested or drained I feel in the morning, while recovery trends based on heart rate variability reflect how my body is handling work stress, workouts, and rest days. Over time, patterns emerge that help me understand my overall wellbeing better.
The Ultrahuman app plays a big role in keeping everything approachable. Instead of overwhelming you with charts, it focuses on explanations and trends. It helps answer why something changed, not just what changed, which makes the insights easier to trust and apply. Core features, like sleep, recovery, movement, and long-term trends, are available without a mandatory subscription, which is a major plus.
Beyond the core experience, Ultrahuman’s PowerPlug system allows the app to expand in very practical ways. There are several free PowerPlugs that add context rather than complexity, including:
- Cycle & Ovulation tracking
- Vitamin D and sun exposure insights
- Screen Time impact on sleep and recovery
- Circadian Alignment to understand how well your routine matches your internal clock
- Caffeine Window guidance to avoid late-day caffeine disruption
- Smart Alarm, which aims to wake you during lighter sleep phases
- Shift Work, designed for irregular schedules and non-traditional sleep patterns
I also opted for the paid Cardio Adaptability PowerPlug, which adds a deeper layer to heart health insights. Instead of looking at heart rate or HRV in isolation, it focuses on how well the cardiovascular system adapts to stress and recovery over time. It’s subtle but valuable, especially for understanding resilience across busy weeks.
On top of that, I subscribed to a 2-year UltrahumanX Coverage, which adds peace of mind rather than more metrics. It includes accidental damage protection, priority support, express replacements (in case I lose weight), and ecosystem discounts. It doesn’t change daily tracking, but it makes the ring feel like a safer long-term investment.
One feature I would have liked to try is the AFib detection PowerPlug, which offers advanced cardiac rhythm monitoring. Unfortunately, it is not yet available in the Philippines. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s worth noting for users who specifically want atrial fibrillation monitoring.
Overall, the PowerPlug ecosystem lets you customize your Ultrahuman experience. The core indormation is complete on its own, while plugins (both free and paid) let you personalize the depth of insight based on your lifestyle.
Value: 4/5
Priced at PHP22,500 (PHP25,499 for the rose gold variant), the Ultrahuman Ring AIR clearly sits in the premium category, but it earns that position over time. From the sizing kit to the subscription-free core app experience, everything feels intentional and well considered.
The option to add PowerPlugs like Cardio Adaptability and subscribe to UltrahumanX allows the experience to scale with your needs. For users who want deeper context around sleep, recovery, and cardiovascular health, the value becomes clearer the longer the ring is worn.
Bottomline
The Ultrahuman Ring AIR feels like a quiet health companion. It’s comfortable, discreet, and supported by an app that prioritizes understanding over noise. Small but thoughtful details, like effortless charging and proper sizing from the start, make it easy to live with every single day.
What’s Hot:
- Premium experience from sizing to daily use
- Multiple finish options
- Accurate, easy-to-understand sleep and recovery insights
- Core app features available without a subscription
What’s Not:
- Premium upfront price
- Some advanced features depend on paid add-ons
Specifications:
- Model: Ultrahuman Ring AIR
- Finish Options: including bionic gold, raw titanium, aster black, matte gray, space silver, brushed rose gold
- Sensors: Heart rate, heart rate variability, skin temperature, motion sensors
- Tracking: Sleep, recovery, activity, physiological trends
- Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Battery Life: Several days per charge (usage-dependent)
- Charging: Magnetic USB-C puck charger
- Companion App: Ultrahuman app (iOS and Android)
- App Model: Free core features with optional PowerPlugs and UltrahumanX membership
Reviewed by Maribelle Alba
Also published in GADGETS MAGAZINE Volume 26 Issue No. 6