Ultrahuman Ring gets Diesel makeover but skips US release
Ultrahuman has teamed up with Diesel to release a new smart ring, but you won’t find it in the US. It’s the same health-tracking device on the inside, now wrapped in a distinctly Diesel design.
A familiar smart ring
This appears to be the Ultrahuman Ring Air with a new exterior. The Diesel edition comes in two finishes: Cryo, a polished silver with a clean, mirror-like surface, and Phantom, a matte black with a distressed, industrial look. Both carry the Diesel Double-D logo and lean into the brand’s streetwear roots.
Under the surface, it’s business as usual. The ring tracks sleep, recovery, heart rate, skin temperature, HRV and daily activity. Features like metabolic score, caffeine zone alerts, and menstrual cycle tracking are also included.
Not coming to the US any time soon
Despite the international focus of this launch, the Diesel Ultrahuman Ring will not be available in the United States. At least, not yet.
We are guessing the decision is tied to the ongoing legal dispute with Oura, which has been actively enforcing patents related to ring-shaped wearable tech. While not officially confirmed, the absence of US distribution is hard to miss. Ultrahuman is currently appealing the ITC exclusion order with the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. But that decision could take months.
For now, the Diesel Ultrahuman Ring is shipping in various other markets. This includes the UK (£469), EU (€559), Japan (¥84,800), Australia (A$879), UAE (AED 1,929) and India (₹43,889). It’s available via diesel.com, ultrahuman.com, Amazon, select Diesel retail stores, and other partners.
As before – there’s no subscription required for use. The ring comes packaged with a Diesel red charging base and USB-C cable. Battery life remains unchanged at 4 to 6 days.
The main news here is that this is Ultrahuman’s first co-branded ring. Diesel’s involvement hasn’t changed the core functionality of the Ultrahuman Ring, but it has introduced a more stylised exterior. Users familiar with the Ring Air can expect the same sensor performance, battery life, and app integration.
Still no word on Ultrahuman Ring Pro. The company has secured that trademark so that might be the next generation of its smart ring. It will probably feature a more significant redesign to avoid any chance of another dispute with Oura. Ultrahuman has also been busy filing various patents, including one for a vitamin D tracking ring with a real UVB sensor. Prior to that it had filed a patent for a glucose tracking ring with the US Patent Office.
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