RingConn Vs Ultrahuman – You Can’t Guess The Winner!

Recently, I got my hands on two smart rings- RingConn Ring and Ultrahuman Ring AIR! I am very keen to explore smart gadgets, and when I got this chance to review them, I grabbed the offer without giving it a second thought.

I tested them thoroughly and got quite helpful insights. I can’t wait to tell you which one is my favorite, but before that, I would like to share my testing experience with you.

Specifications

Specifications	RingConn Ring	Ultrahuman Ring AIR
Weight	3-5 grams	2.4 – 3.6 g (varies with size)
Dimension	2.6mm thickness x 7.8 mm width	8.1 mm wide; 2.45- 2.8 mm thick (varies with size)
Ring Size	Nine sizes (6–14)	Ten sizes (5-14)
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.2 (Low power Bluetooth module)	Bluetooth
EMF Safe	Yes	Yes
Airplane Mode	Yes	Yes
Battery Capacity	Portable Charging Case: 500mAh capacity	24mAh LiPo battery
Ring battery Life	7 days	6 Days
Ring Charging Time	90 Minutes	1.5 hours
Charger	Portable charging case (Can charge the ring up to 18 times)	Charging Dock & Type C USB Cable
EMF Safe	Yes	Yes
Airplane Mode	Yes	Yes
Water Resistance	IP68, 50 meters	Up to 100 meters, higher than IPX9
Dustproof	Yes	Yes
iOS Compatibility	iOS 12.0 or later, or Android 8.0 or later	iOS 15 or later; Android 6 or later
Operating Temperature Range	-10°C – 41°C/14°F-104°F	-20 to 60 degrees Celsius (-4° to 140° F)
Free Sizing Kit	Yes	Yes
FSA/HSA Eligible	No	Yes
Memory	Up to 7 days of data	N/A
Warranty	One year	One year
Compatible With Other Apps	Yes	Yes
Personalized Engraving	No	Yes

Colors & Design

I had three color options- Silver, Black, and Golden in the RingConn Ring and five color options in the Ultrahuman AIR Ring- Raw Titanium, Aster Black, Matte Grey, Bionic Gold, and Space Silver.

I settled for a golden RingConn ring and a black Ultrahuman AIR. Both these rings have a shiny outer that makes them statement jewelry. So, whenever I wear them, they look quite aesthetic and trendy on my fingers.

While the Ultrahuman AIR has two more color options than the RingConn, the latter wins over the Ultrahuman in terms of design. While Ultrahuman AIR looks like a normal circle ring, RingConn has a square-oval shape that makes it look more aesthetically pleasing.

However, the RingConn’s design doesn’t intimidate my preference over Ultrahuman AIR because one- it is black in color and goes with all my outfits, and two- the squircle-shaped ring looks bulky.

Comfort & Durability

One of my biggest concerns related to the smart rings was comfort and durability. Given the hefty prices, I wanted to have a long-lasting ring that I could wear 24/7.

So, when I wore these two pieces, I was super alert! I used free-sizing kits to get a good-fit ring. Thus, size was not an issue. I had not faced any trouble fitting the RingConn ring because of its square-oval design. Similarly, I had no such trouble with the Ultrahuman Ring, either.

Specifications	RingConn Ring	Ultrahuman Ring AIR
Weight	3-5 grams	2.4 – 3.6 grams
Thickness	2.6mm	2.45 – 2.8 mm (varies with size)
Width	7.8 mm	8.1mm
Material	Titanium & PVD Coating	• Outer surface: fighter jet grade Titanium reinforced with Tungsten Carbide Carbon coating • Inner surface: medical-grade hypoallergenic epoxy resin

The dimensions of both rings were similar, but RingConn was a bit bulkier and heavier than Ultrahuman AIR. After wearing them for the whole day, I had sweat marks around my fingers, so I kept switching fingers on both hands. Adjusting the Ultrahuman AIR was easier than RingConn, as I could wear it on my index fingers only.

I am impressed with RingConn for making a ring protector. It has saved my ring multiple times from getting scratched. I avoid using it without the ring protector, and thus, I have a shiny, bright ring so far.

Unfortunately, while lifting weights, I got visible scratches on my black Ultrahuman AIR ring. I wish Utrahuman had also paid some heed to this aspect. In conclusion, both are tough and durable but not scratch-resistant, so it’s better to handle them with care.

Battery & Charging

I want quick results in less time, so I was interested in smart rings with longer battery duration, smart charging options, and bearable charging times.

While I am pretty much satisfied with RingConn’s portable charging case that holds up to 18 charges, I am okay-ish with Ultrahuman AIR’s charging dock option.

RingConn has a smarter charging option where the case not only charges the ring but also serves as the ring box. So, I don’t have to worry about losing it or charging it separately, unlike the Ultrahuman AIR ring.

Charging Details	RingConn Ring	Ultrahuman Ring AIR
Official Ring Charging Time	90 minutes	1.5 hours
My Ring’s Charging Time	90-100 minutes	1.5-2 hours
Official Battery Durability	7 days	6 Days
My Ring’s Battery Durability	5 days	4-5 days

I have to use a USB cable and a power source to charge my Ultrahuman AIR ring on the charging dock. The company can learn from RingConn and Evie and introduce smart charging cases in the future.

Anyway, I usually charge my AIR ring before it drops below 30% to save charging time. Otherwise, it will take almost 2 hours to charge completely!

Despite giving a similar battery life, I have to charge my Ultrahuman AIR Ring more than the RingConn Ring. So, I usually charge them while cooking food or gardening when I don’t need them much to save my time and effort.

Companion Apps

I will give more points to the Ultrahuman Ring app. Since Ultrahuman has “taken inspiration” from Oura Ring’s slides, designs, and patterns, it gives more insights in a user-friendly interface than the RingConn app.

Though Oura has already sued Ultrahuman for copying itself, Ultrahuman is making efforts to add unique things to its app to make it more distinct. And personally, I am liking Ultrahuman’s efforts for making the right change.

I have access to only three slides—Insight, Trends, and Me on RingConn—that cover metrics like sleep, steps, calories, HR, etc., and generate graphs and scores according to them. The graphical representation is a bit heavy to decipher. Though it has a scoring system for important metrics like stress, I feel that it should be more elaborate and easier to read.

What I like most about the Ultrahuman app is that it also has soundscapes, music, and bedtime stories. I love to listen to them whenever I feel low. Though it tracks calories like the RingConn app, it gives me elaborate data on how my food intake impacts my health.

The glucose monitoring feature with the M1 has helped me a lot with my diet and workouts. So, I find the Ultrahuman AIR app more helpful than the RingConn Ring.

Sensors

Sensors	RingConn Ring	Ultrahuman AIR Ring
PPG Module
Skin Temperature Sensor
3-axis Accelerometer
6-Axis Motion Sensor
Infrared LED
Green LED
Red LED

In terms of sensors, both of them are laced with advanced sensors and monitoring devices. However, the RingConn Ring does not have infrared sensors like the Ultrahuman AIR ring.

Overall, they have pretty similar sensors and track the same things. In fact, they have all the necessary sensors to track important metrics like HR, HRV, sleep, stress, etc. I just find the Ultrahuman Ring more advanced in tracking extra metrics like Movement Index, Phase Response Curve, and VO2 Max than RingConn due to its more diverse sensors.

Accuracy

Since none of these devices are FDA-approved devices or medical-grade devices, it is very important to test their accuracy. I found some of the major differences between their readings in the following aspects:

1. The Ultrahuman AIR ring was better at detecting my naps. It could identify the difference between when I was just lying on my bed and when I was actually sleeping. I tested its reading with the RingConn data and found that Ultrahuman was more thorough and accurate.
2. I found out that Ultrahuman was still counting my steps when I was stationary and moving my hands only. I have noticed similar errors in my RingConn Ring while calculating my steps, especially when I am driving or simply moving my fingers. They both need to improve themselves to fix this error.
3. The Ultrahuman app’s sleep data was more accurate and elaborate, as it tracked not only my actual waking time but also my sleep disturbances throughout the night. However, there was not much difference between the sleep time readings between these two rings, so I gave them a pass.

Health & Fitness Tracking

I must admit that RingConn has done an amazing job tracking my health and fitness journey. Since it tracks heart rate every 2.5 minutes and SpO2 every 5 minutes automatically, I get updated data on my overall health and other metrics.

RingConn Ring gives not only numbers but also the range, and it elaborates on what this means or how to fix the problem through its personalized health insights. I have used its health reports—weekly, monthly, and yearly—to get a combined picture of my well-being.

Compared to RingConn, Ultrahuman provides more insights into health and fitness. I have used the ring in my VO2 Max training, running, and intense exercises. It analyzes stress and gives insights into recovery.

Moreover, Ultrahuman AIR keeps adding more and more features like AFib Detection, Cardio Adaptability, Circadian Alignment, Caffeine Window, and Vitamin D tracking to make it more informative and updated.

Though I find RingConn good at tracking fitness and health metrics, Ultrahuman AIR does it better, and that’s why I am more inclined to it.

Features

Features	RingConn Ring	Ultrahuman Ring AIR
HR, HRV	Yes	Yes
AFib Detection	No	Yes
Blood oxygen levels (SpO2)	Yes	Yes
Skin Temperature	Yes	Yes
Respiration Rate	Yes	Coming Soon
Sleep Tracking & Nap Detection	Yes	Yes
Sleep Debt	No	Yes
Morning Alertness & Tosses and Turns	No	Yes
Bedtime Guidance	Yes	Yes
Active Minutes	No	No
Steps	Yes	Yes
Distance Traveled	Yes	Yes
Calories	Yes	Yes
Movement Index	No	Yes
Standing Time	Yes	No
Phase Response Curve	No	Yes
VO2 Max	No	Yes
Workouts Tracking	Yes	Yes
Cardio Adaptability and Circadian Alignment	No	Yes
Menstrual Symptoms	No	Yes (log in manually)
Period Tracking	Yes (log in manually)	Yes (log in manually)
Fertility & Ovulation Prediction	Yes	Yes
Pregnancy Insights	No	Yes
User-Based Insights	Yes	Yes
Glucose Monitoring	No	Yes (with M1 platform)
Stress Score	Yes	Yes
Recovery	No	Yes
Insights	Yes	Yes
Daily Summary	Yes	No
Health Reports	Yes	Yes
Personalized Goals	Yes	No
Wellness Trends	Yes	No
Wellness Score	Yes	No
Health Timeline & Note	Yes	No
Caffeine Window andVitamin D	No	Yes
Screentime	No	Coming soon

I am quite impressed with RingConn’s Daily Summary data and its Personalized Goals sections, which help me start my day with focused energy. Though Ultrahuman AIR also shows my daily metrics, I find RingConn’s Daily Summary more elaborate and simplified.

Ultrahuman AIR has made efforts to introduce newer health and fitness features than the RingConn Ring. It has important metrics like glucose monitoring, recovery, menstrual symptoms, movement index, etc that are missing in my RingConn Ring. It will soon add the Respiration Rate feature like the RingConn Ring as well.

I find Ultrahuman Ring’s Sleep Debt data quite beneficial, as it tells me more about my sleeping habits and how much I am sleep-deprived. There is no such feature in the RingConn Ring.

Prices, Subscription, And Availability

In terms of prices, none of them are cheap to buy. When I bought the RingConn Ring, there was no discount available, and I had to pay $279. I wish I had waited for a few more days. I could have saved $20! The additional ring protector cost me $29.99.

Anyways, what’s done is done now. Now, I wish that I didn’t have to buy an extra charging dock for $39.99. I need to be very careful with the existing one to save those extra bucks.

The Ultrahuman AIR Ring was far more expensive than the RingConn Ring. It cost me $349. The only good thing was that both of them were subscription-free. So, it was like a one-time investment.

Pricing Details	RingConn Ring	Ultrahuman AIR Ring
Official Price	$279; Discounted Price- $259	$349
Subscription	Free	Free

Though the Ultrahuman AIR ring is a bit high-priced, I find it worth it because it has lots of health- and fitness-related features that are worth the money. I can access its features without investing the amount of money required for an Oura Ring subscription, and it has more features than the RingConn Ring.

Final Verdict

As of now, you must have understood that I find the Ultrahuman AIR ring has more value for money than the RingConn Ring. I have my own reasons that you can’t ignore either:

1. Ultrahuman AIR is more comfortable than RingConn; plus, it is available in more colors.
2. Ultrahuman has a better sleep tracking system and elaborated sleep insights than the RingConn Ring.
3. Though Ultrahuman is more expensive than RingConn, it has more effective sensors and features. Plus, it keeps on adding interesting features that are actually helpful.

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Wrap Up

This article was meant to give you a broader perspective on both the rings. While you can decide which ring you want to go with according to your needs, I find them good in their own respective ways. If you want to track health and fitness minus rigorous training sessions, RingConn will do the job.

I have made comparisons of my other smartwatches and smart rings that will surely boost your knowledge. So, have a look at:

• RingConn Ring Vs. Circular Ring
• Evie Ring Vs. Ultrahuman Ring
• Ultrahuman Ring Vs. Oura Ring