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What’s the deal?
The Ultrahuman Ring Air is at a record-low price right now on QVC’s website, discounted to $280. That’s a $70 discount and a major steal ahead of holiday shopping season. But you’ll need to be speedy if you want to jump on this deal — it’s a one-day deal that will end after Nov. 7.
ZDNET’s key takeaways
The Ultrahuman Ring Air
The ring is great for hardcore fitness enthusiasts and recreational exercisers looking to use their health data to optimize their wellness routines.
The app’s user interface could be improved for easier access to daily logging functions.
As one of the hottest new smart rings on the market, the Ultrahuman Ring Air offers features and data collection that goes a step beyond Oura for individuals looking to optimize their health. I tested one alongside the Oura Horizon ring over the past month, wearing both around the clock and logging everything from my morning coffee to my late-night cocktails. Suffice it to say, the Ultrahuman ring will excite people dialed into their health and fitness.
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While Oura seemingly appeals to just about anyone looking to invest in a smart ring, Ultrahuman’s offering, while more niche, is arguably better. If the Oura Ring is the girl next door, the Ultrahuman Ring Air is the Silicon Valley-based, Bitcoin-mining neighbor who drinks Soylent. But while it will set hardcore fitness enthusiasts on the right path, this ring will also help anyone, even recreational exercisers, optimize their body to a tee.
Unlike the Oura Ring, which requires a $6 monthly subscription, the Ultrahuman Ring Air is subscription-free. The Ultrahuman comes in matte gray, matte black, silver, and gold. Out of all the smart rings I have tested, it is by far the thinnest, most discreet, and unassuming. Plus, the matte gray finish hasn’t scratched or tarnished after a month of use, something I can’t say about the other smart rings with shiny metal finishes.
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From the moment you wake up to the minute you fall asleep, Ultrahuman is sending you notifications on how to make the most of your available energy and body clock. With all these scientific insights into my body, I couldn’t help but feel like I was hacking my health — or playing God.
Within an hour of waking, Ultrahuman pings me about my
This smart ring for fitness junkies rivals Oura and is on major sale – for one day only
