Health tracking
The health tracking won reviewers over.
Whoop 5.0Membership Cost, Specs & Battery Life (2026)
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A screenless band that measures strain, recovery and sleep around the clock, worn on the wrist or higher up the arm. There is no hardware price because the band is not sold on its own: it arrives with the membership.
Excellent4.3/5
Released
May 8, 2025
NO SCREEN
Screenless band; all data is viewed in the WHOOP app.
WEAR IT ANYWHERE
Works on the wrist or other body locations with WHOOP accessories.
AUG 28 · LATEST ON WHOOP 5.0
The FCC paperwork puts WM50 on Whoop MG hardware with the NFC subsystem stripped out. The photos stay sealed until November 11.
Read the story →What 12 reviewers said
More reviewsThe health tracking and AI features are excellent.
Price
Reviewers think it costs too much.
AI features
The AI features won reviewers over.
Comparison
Compare fitness trackersHow it compares
Cost over 3 years
$597
Device price plus three years of subscription, where one applies.
Weight
~27g
Grams on your wrist. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
14+ days
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Whoop 5.0WHOOP One costs $16.58 a month, billed $199 a year. It is required to use the product. Over 3 years that is $597.
Everything. The membership is how you get the band, and the app is the only place your data appears. Peak costs $239 a year and adds the stress and health monitors.
Fitbit AirGoogle Health Premium costs $9.99 a month. It is optional. Over 3 years that is $360.
A Gemini health coach, training plans that adjust as you go, and deeper sleep analysis. It is included if you already pay for Google AI Pro.
Garmin CirqaGarmin Connect+ costs $5.83 a month, billed $69.99 a year. It is optional. Over 3 years that is $210.
Daily AI suggestions built from your own data, coaching videos, live workout stats on your phone, and more detailed dashboards.
Whoop MGWHOOP Life costs $29.92 a month, billed $359 a year. It is required to use the product. Over 3 years that is $1077.
The MG hardware itself, plus the ECG and the heart screening that belong to this tier rather than to the band.
Weight
Battery life
DeviceSubscription
The tracker as worn, without a charger.
Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.
Quick answers
All FAQsQuick answers
How much does Whoop 5.0 cost?
There's no hardware price. Whoop 5.0 comes bundled into an annual membership costing $199, $239 or $359 a year depending on the tier, per Tom's Guide's launch-day comparison.
How long does the Whoop 5.0 battery last?
Roughly two weeks per charge, per Tom's Guide's reporting, which compared it against the shorter battery life of rivals like the Fitbit Air.
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4.3 / 5
Excellent
Health tracking
The health tracking won reviewers over.
Price
Reviewers think it costs too much.
AI features
The AI features won reviewers over.
Scores published by other outlets, normalized and averaged. iDevice did not test these products for this score.
4 expert reviews
- Read reviewTechGearLabHale MilanoAug 13, 2025
- Read reviewGizmodoClaire MaldarelliJul 13, 2025
- Read reviewThe Independent / IndyBestEmilie LaviniaMay 8, 2025
- Read reviewWareableConor AllisonMay 8, 2025
Reviewer breakdown
What reviewers agreed on, and how many raised each
- Price12
- Health tracking11
- AI features9
- Battery life9
- Sleep tracking8
- Software8
- Comfort5 / 3
- Screen7
- Fitness tracking5
Liked itDidn’t
May 8, 2025 · Announced
Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG announced and released the same day
May 8, 2025 · Went on sale
WHOOP unveils and immediately sells WHOOP MG
May 10, 2025 · Price
WHOOP revises upgrade rules two days after launch
May 23, 2025 · Others confirmed it
Early owners report WHOOP MG units dying within hours
Jul 14, 2025 · Filed with regulators
FDA warns WHOOP over Blood Pressure Insights
Jun 17, 2026 · Filed with regulators
FDA closes the Blood Pressure Insights warning after WHOOP modifies the feature
The FDA issued a closeout letter after WHOOP changed Blood Pressure Insights and its labeling and after the agency updated its general-wellness guidance. FDA said it did not intend to enforce device requirements against the modified BPI, while stressing that the conclusion was specific to that version.
At a glance
THIS PRODUCTWhoop 5.0
COMPARE WITHWhoop MGWorks with
iOS supportedConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026iOS 18 recommended · Android supported; Android 11 recommended
iOS supportedConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026iOS 18 recommended · Android supported; Android 11 required
Ongoing cost
Some products need a membership after you buy the hardware.
Yes, WHOOP membershipOne $199/year; Peak $239/year
Yes, WHOOP membershipConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026$359/year for WHOOP Life
Heart rate
Continuous heart rate is the base for sleep, recovery and strain scores.
YesConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026continuous PPG-based heart-rate tracking
YesConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026enhanced PPG sensor
Ecg
Continuous heart rate is the base for sleep, recovery and strain scores.
NoConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026Heart Screener/ECG requires WHOOP MG with Life membership
Yesmedical-grade ECG / Heart Screener via conductive clasp, Life membership
Afib alerts
Continuous heart rate is the base for sleep, recovery and strain scores.
NoECG/IHRN heart screening is tied to MG + Life
YesECG and irregular-heart-rhythm notifications via MG + Life, availability region-dependent
More specs⌄
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Bluetooth Low EnergyConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026
Bluetooth Low EnergyConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026No
Charging
A proprietary cable is one more thing to lose; a case or puck changes the routine.
Basic Charger or Wireless PowerPackConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026about 120 min with either charger
Wireless PowerPack includedcompatible with WHOOP 5.0/MG charging ecosystem
Hrv
Continuous heart rate is the base for sleep, recovery and strain scores.
YesConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026
YesConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026
Blood oxygen
Continuous heart rate is the base for sleep, recovery and strain scores.
YesConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026PPG-derived blood oxygen
YesConfirmed: WHOOP · Oct 4, 2026PPG-derived blood oxygen
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about WHOOP 5.0
Top questions
How much does Whoop 5.0 cost?
There's no hardware price. Whoop 5.0 comes bundled into an annual membership costing $199, $239 or $359 a year depending on the tier, per Tom's Guide's launch-day comparison.
How long does the Whoop 5.0 battery last?
Roughly two weeks per charge, per Tom's Guide's reporting, which compared it against the shorter battery life of rivals like the Fitbit Air.
Using it
Do I need a subscription?
Yes, you need a subscription. WHOOP is sold as a membership: the band comes with it, and you cannot use the band without one. WHOOP One costs $199 a year. Peak costs $239 a year and adds the stress and health monitors.
Does it have GPS?
It gets GPS from your phone. It has no GPS of its own, so it borrows the phone's.
Does it work with my phone?
Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 26.5g.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth.
Does it take an ECG?
No, it does not take an ECG.
Does it measure blood oxygen?
Yes, it measures your blood oxygen.
Does it track heart rate?
Yes, it tracks your heart rate.
Does it track HRV?
Yes, it tracks your HRV.
Does it track sleep stages?
Yes, it tracks your sleep stages.
Does it read skin temperature?
Yes, it reads your skin temperature.
Will it warn me about an irregular rhythm?
No, it does not watch for that.
Does it count steps?
Yes, it counts your steps.
Does it have a screen?
No, it has no screen.
Battery and charging
How fast does it charge?
It charges in 152 minutes, basic charger.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes, you can shower and swim in it. It is rated to 10m. It is not for scuba diving. Its rating is IP68.
Price and models
When did the WHOOP 5.0 come out?
It went on sale May 8, 2025.
Is there a newer one?
No. The WHOOP 5.0 is the current model.
Returns and warranty
In the box
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Whoop hires the FDA committee chair who oversaw wearables
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WHOOP patent hints at self-correcting fit detection
Your fitness tracker has been lying to you, and it did not even know. WHOOP wants the band to know.
WHOOP tests charging separately for its hardware
WHOOP is testing whether you'll pay more overall if the monthly number looks smaller. The device was never really free.
WHOOP finally takes lifting seriously
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WHOOP wants to be your doctor now
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