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Oura is the biggest name in the smart ring space. The latest model of their ring costs between $349 and $499 (depending on color) and you need a $5.99/month subscription to make use of the data it collects. It can track data like your heart rate during sleep and exercise, and the app provides analysis like sleep scores and suggested bedtimes. I’ve used the Oura ring for years; I like it, but it also has its limitations compared to watch-based trackers. Here’s my review of the current model, the gen 4.
RingConn sells two versions of their ring, a $299 Gen 2, and a $199 Gen 2 Air. RingConn bills their rings as the thinnest and lightest on the market. These rings also track data such as your heart rate during sleep and exercise. Like Ultrahuman, RingConn rings don’t require a subscription. You can read a ZDNet review of the Gen 2 here.
Why a recent court ruling means Ultrahuman and RingConn will be pulled from the market
The patent at issue is this one, which describes a “finger-worn wearable ring device” with a battery and sensors in a certain configuration. Oura applied for the patent in 2023 and it was issued in 2024. It seems to describe the gen 4 (current) version of the ring, with the smooth interior, rather than the gen 3’s sensor bumps.
The cease-and-desist letters specify that the companies can continue selling the rings during the 60-day period in which the decision is under review. That means that the rings are expected to stay on the market until Oct. 21, 2025. If you want to buy an Ultrahuman or RingConn ring, do it before then.
Ultrahuman has also said that they are “fast-tracking a redesigned Ring” that they expect to be able to sell without restriction.
What the companies have to say about this
"ŌURA achieved a decisive legal victory with the International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling that ŌURA’s intellectual property is valid, and that both Ultrahuman and RingConn infringed on ŌURA’s IP and are subject to exclusion and cease and desist orders. This decision affirms the strength and validity of ŌURA’s innovations and our unwavering commitment to protecting our technology in the U.S. market."
"We welcome the ITC’s recognition of consumer-protective exemptions and its rejection of attempts to block the access of U.S. consumers. Customers can continue purchasing and importing Ring AIR directly from us through October 21, 2025, and at retailers beyond this date. What’s more, our software application and charging accessories remain fully available, after the Commission rejected Oura’s request to restrict them.
Public reporting has raised questions about Oura’s business practices, and its reliance on litigation to limit competition."
I haven’t heard back from RingConn, but will update this piece if I do.
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