By Titik Puspa 
Bengaluru-based wearable technology innovator Ultrahuman has launched its latest smart ring, the Ring Pro, a significant product iteration designed to address its past market disruptions and elevate its competitive standing. The third-generation device boasts a substantially extended battery life, capable of lasting up to 15 days on a single charge, a marked improvement over the 4-6 day endurance of its predecessor, the Ring Air. This enhanced longevity, coupled with a redesigned form factor, signals Ultrahuman’s strategic pivot to re-engage and strengthen its presence in the crucial U.S. market, which was significantly impacted by a patent dispute with rival Oura last year. The Ring Pro is slated for pre-orders globally, excluding the United States, with shipments scheduled to commence in March, and is priced at $479.
The impetus behind the Ring Pro’s development and the strategic exclusion of the U.S. from initial pre-orders are directly linked to a challenging legal battle. In October 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), a federal body tasked with adjudicating trade disputes, ruled in favor of Oura in a patent infringement case. This ruling effectively barred Ultrahuman from importing new ring inventory into the United States. While existing retail stock could still be sold, the impact was considerable. Mohit Kumar, co-founder and CEO of Ultrahuman, revealed that the U.S. market accounted for approximately 45% of the company’s global user base, which stood at roughly 700,000 daily active users. This significant market share loss underscored the urgency for a strategic response.
In a parallel move to assert its intellectual property rights, Ultrahuman initiated its own patent infringement lawsuit against Oura in the Delhi High Court in August 2025. This legal action remains pending, highlighting the ongoing contention within the competitive smart ring landscape. To circumvent Oura’s patent restrictions and facilitate re-entry into the U.S. market, Ultrahuman’s engineering team embarked on a comprehensive redesign of their flagship product. Kumar confirmed to TechCrunch that the Ring Pro incorporates a novel design, meticulously engineered to navigate the existing patent landscape. The device has since been submitted to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for an essential clearance, a critical step to ensure its legal importation and sale within the United States.
Despite the significant disruption experienced in the U.S. market, Ultrahuman has demonstrated remarkable resilience and financial fortitude. The company is currently operating at an impressive annualized revenue run rate of approximately $150 million. For the financial year ending March 2025, Ultrahuman reported operating revenue of $64 million. Importantly, the startup continues to maintain profitability after tax. However, Kumar acknowledged that profit margins are expected to face pressure due to the cumulative costs associated with ongoing litigation, potential tariffs, and the substantial investment in the Ring Pro’s redesign and re-certification efforts.
Beyond the hardware innovation, Ultrahuman is also introducing Jade, a sophisticated real-time "biointelligence" system designed to provide users with personalized health insights and actionable recommendations. Jade operates by analyzing a comprehensive array of health data gathered from across Ultrahuman’s devices and services. This advanced AI system aims to transcend the limitations of traditional retrospective health summaries, shifting the focus towards proactive, real-time guidance. "Most AI tools today look backward at your data," Kumar explained. "Jade is built to react to your health in real time and surface actions users can take." This real-time, predictive approach is a key differentiator, positioning Ultrahuman at the forefront of proactive health management technology. Jade will be accessible to all Ultrahuman users, including those utilizing the older Ring Air model, and currently does not require a separate subscription.
The Ring Pro itself is packed with technological advancements. It features a newly engineered heart-rate sensing architecture, meticulously designed to enhance signal quality, particularly during sleep, thereby improving the accuracy of sleep stage tracking and overall cardiovascular monitoring. A new dual-core processor powers the device, contributing to superior data accuracy and enabling more sophisticated on-device processing capabilities. The Ring Pro offers substantial data storage, capable of holding up to 250 days of health information. Weighing approximately 5% to 6% more than the Ring Air, which was launched in July 2023 at $349, the Ring Pro reflects the incorporation of more advanced sensor technology and robust processing power.
Complementing the Ring Pro, Ultrahuman has also launched a Pro Charger. This accessory provides an extended battery life of up to 45 days, ensuring users can maintain their devices powered for extended periods, even when traveling. The Pro Charger also facilitates faster updates and diagnostics through direct case connectivity and supports Qi wireless charging, aligning with the charging standards of most modern smartphones.
Demographic data reveals a significant trend in Ultrahuman’s user base: women constitute approximately 68% of its users, a notable increase from around 65% a year prior. This growth is attributed to the strong adoption and positive reception of Ultrahuman’s specialized women’s health features, indicating a successful tailoring of its offerings to a specific and growing demographic.
Ultrahuman’s revenue streams are diversified beyond hardware sales. The company offers a suite of subscription-based services integrated into its broader health platform. These include PowerPlugs, a coaching and recovery program; Blood Vision, a metabolic panel analysis service; Ultrahuman Home, likely a platform for integrating various health data points; and a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) offering. Subscriptions currently contribute approximately 16% of Ultrahuman’s overall revenue, with Blood Vision accounting for a further 5% to 6% of the business.
While the U.S. market remains a key focus for future re-entry, Ultrahuman is experiencing robust growth in other international markets. Kumar identified the UK, Canada, Australia, and India as its primary growth engines. India, in particular, has become a significant contributor, accounting for about 8% to 9% of overall revenue, a figure bolstered by recent investments in local customer support infrastructure.
The global smart ring market is experiencing a surge in demand, with shipments growing by nearly 80% year-over-year in 2025, according to Anshika Jain, a senior analyst at Counterpoint Research. This growth is largely driven by consumer interest in compact wearables that offer advanced sleep tracking capabilities and extended battery life. Oura currently commands a dominant position in the market, holding more than two-thirds of the market share, with Ultrahuman holding the second position. Jain further emphasized that future success in this category will be critically dependent on sensor accuracy, the sophistication of AI-driven insights, and the seamless integration of wearable devices into broader technological ecosystems.
Supporting these market trends, separate data from IDC indicates a substantial 30% year-over-year increase in global smart ring shipments during the third quarter of 2025, reaching nearly one million units. Navkendar Singh, Associate Vice President at IDC India, attributed this growth, in part, to the rising demand for screenless fitness trackers. During this period, Ultrahuman captured an impressive roughly 25% of the market, as per IDC’s findings.
Since its inception in 2019, Ultrahuman has successfully raised approximately $55 million in funding. Its investor base includes prominent venture capital firms such as Alpha Wave Incubation, Blume Ventures, Steadview Capital, and Nexus Venture Partners, underscoring the confidence these entities have in Ultrahuman’s vision and market potential. To meet the anticipated demand for the Ring Pro and to support its continued growth trajectory, Ultrahuman is actively investing in expanding its production capacity over the coming months. This proactive measure is a clear indication of the company’s commitment to scaling its operations and capitalizing on the burgeoning smart ring market.