Overview

The Whoop 5.0 represents a bold evolution in screenless fitness tracking, introducing Healthspan longevity metrics, 14-day battery life, and medical-grade options with the Whoop MG variant.

Key Features

  • 14+ day battery life
  • Healthspan & Pace of Aging metrics
  • Screenless design for distraction-free tracking
  • 7% smaller than Whoop 4.0
  • Real-time stress monitoring
  • Sleep coaching and recovery insights
  • Medical-grade ECG option (Whoop MG)
  • Blood pressure monitoring beta (Whoop MG)

Description

The Whoop 5.0 marks a significant shift in the company's strategy, moving beyond pure athletic performance tracking to embrace longevity and healthspan metrics. The screenless wearable now offers tiered subscription plans (One, Peak, and Life) with the premium Whoop MG featuring medical-grade ECG and blood pressure monitoring capabilities.

Key improvements over the Whoop 4.0 include a 60% faster processor, 10x more power-efficient chip enabling 14-day battery life (up from 3-4 days), and redesigned sensors capturing data 26 times per second. The new Healthspan feature calculates your biological age and "pace of aging" using nine biomarkers.

Specifications

Battery

Battery Life 14+ days
Charging Time (Basic) 152 min
Charging Time (PowerPack) 110 min

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.0

Physical

Dimensions 34.7 x 24 x 10.6 mm
Weight 26.5 g
Water Resistance 10 m

Sensors

Heart Rate Sensor Optical PPG
Accelerometer 3-axis
Gyroscope 3-axis
Skin Temperature Yes
SpO2 Yes

Software

Companion App iOS/Android
Data Sync Rate 26 Hz

What Critics Say

Tom's Guide 4/5

"A compelling screenless tracker with innovative healthspan features, though premium subscriptions may deter casual users."

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Wareable 4/5

"A bold leap into longevity tracking with familiar heart rate accuracy drawbacks."

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Digital Trends 3.5/5

"A decent health tracker hampered by expensive ongoing subscription costs."

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TechGearLab Top Pick

"Top pick for screenless lifestyle tracking with advanced coaching features."

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Gizmodo Recommended

"A massive upgrade to health tracking that may reveal more than you want to know about your aging."

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The 5K Runner 4/5

"Excels in strain/recovery coaching with 14-day battery, but wrist HR falters in HIIT workouts."

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Bloomberg Positive

"Innovative health features justify the price for serious health enthusiasts and athletes."

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