Fitness Wearables
WHOOP 5.0 Fitness Band
The bottom line: Prices are stable. Factor in the $30/mo subscription — that's $388 in your first year. If price is a concern, check the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 instead.
Advanced fitness and recovery tracker with strain, recovery, and sleep coaching. Now with improved sensors.
$149.00 -38% vs last week
All-time low: $75.00 at WHOOP · Verify price at store Where to buy
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Released: September 2023 Subscription Required: $30/mo iOS 15.0+ Android 8.0+
Pros & cons
What we like
- Exceptional battery life lasting up to 5 days with continuous monitoring
- Highly accurate heart rate and HRV tracking validated by third-party studies
- Comprehensive sleep analysis with detailed recovery metrics
- Waterproof design suitable for swimming and intense workouts
- No screen means no distractions, purely focused on health metrics
What could be better
- Requires expensive monthly subscription to access any meaningful data
- No display means you must use your phone to see any information
- Limited smart features compared to other fitness wearables
- High total cost of ownership due to ongoing subscription fees
Key features
Continuous heart rate and HRV monitoring
Sleep tracking with sleep stages and efficiency scoring
Strain coaching based on recovery status
5-day battery life with fast charging
Waterproof to 10 meters
Haptic feedback for coaching alerts
Who is this for?
Best for
Serious athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want detailed recovery, strain, and sleep coaching to optimize training performance.
Not ideal for
Casual fitness users, anyone who wants a screen on their wearable, or people who don't want a mandatory monthly subscription.
How it scores
Review scores
DC Rainmaker 4/5
Wareable 4/5
Tom's Guide 3.5/5
Total cost of ownership
| Device Price | $149.00 |
| Subscription (Required) | $30/mo |
| Annual Plan | $239/yr |
| 1-Year Total Cost | $388.00 |
| 2-Year Total Cost | $627.00 |
Specifications
| Battery Life | Up to 5 days |
|---|---|
| Sensors | PPG, skin temp, SpO2, accelerometer |
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Display | None (app-based) |
| Subscription | Required ($30/mo) |
Compatibility
iOS Supported (15.0+)
Android Supported (8.0+)
Companion App WHOOP
Requires smartphone for all data viewing and interaction
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