Ultrahuman has faced significant hurdles in distributing its smart rings in the United States, but the company announced a major milestone on Wednesday. The Ring Pro is now officially available for purchase online via Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and Ultrahuman’s own website, as well as in 300 physical Best Buy locations. Looking ahead, the device is slated to expand further, with plans to roll out in over 1,000 Target and Walmart stores in the coming weeks.
Priced at $479, the Ring Pro features a subscription-free model, allowing users to track essential metrics—such as heart rate, heart rate variability, skin temperature, sleep, movement, stress, recovery, and circadian rhythm—without any recurring monthly fees.
However, this market expansion occurs just six days after competitor Oura filed a new patent infringement complaint against Ultrahuman, seeking to block the sale of the Ring Pro within the US.
A Previous Ban in the US
Oura previously succeeded in getting Ultrahuman’s earlier smart ring, the Ring Air, banned in the US in August 2025. This ban followed a US International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling after Oura filed a patent infringement complaint with the ITC in March 2024, targeting patents not included in the latest legal action.
Ultrahuman subsequently launched the Ring Pro globally in February and secured US Customs and Border Protection clearance the following month, opening preorders in the US. In May, the company also ran a Kickstarter campaign offering the Ring Pro at discounts of up to 43%.
The Ring Pro’s Pros and Cons
CNET Principal Writer Vanessa Hand Orellana has been testing the Ring Pro for several months. She highlights its subscription-free setup as a primary advantage. “All the main features aren’t behind a paywall like with Oura,” she noted. Additionally, the Ring Pro boasts a battery life of up to 15 days, which is double that of competing smart rings.
On the downside, the Ring Pro is thicker than the Oura Ring 5 and more susceptible to scratches. Its automatic workout detection requires improvement, and heart rate readings during exercise are unreliable unless the device is paired with a third-party accessory.
The device provides up to 250 days of on-device health data storage, eliminating the need for constant phone syncing. It includes a one-year warranty, and the Pro Charging Case extends the combined battery life to at least 45 days while increasing on-device storage capacity to up to one year.
Ultrahuman also integrates an AI health and wellness assistant named Jade, which analyzes personal health data to offer tailored guidance and insights. However, users should remain cautious and exercise skepticism when entrusting sensitive health data to any company or AI system.
Although the Ring Pro does not require a subscription, optional add-ons called “PowerPlugs” are available. These can track specialized metrics such as respiratory health, cycle and ovulation, vitamin D levels, and headaches. Some PowerPlugs are free, while others cost up to $6.90 per month.
The Ring Pro is offered in sizes five through 13 and comes in four finishes: bionic gold, space silver, aster black, and raw titanium.
The Ring Pro’s Future in the US
On Tuesday, an Ultrahuman spokesperson informed CNET via email that because the court has not yet ruled on Oura’s latest complaint, the company intends to continue manufacturing and selling the Ring Pro in the US market.
“We will address Oura’s newly asserted claims through the appropriate legal process and will defend our position vigorously,” the spokesperson stated.