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Fitness Bands · WHOOP

WHOOP 5.0

Gen 5 · 2025

Screenless strain-and-recovery coaching for people who train hard — subscription only, no display.

8.7FitHQ score / 10

The verdict in brief

Pros

  • Excellent strain and recovery coaching
  • Comfortable, screenless 24/7 wear
  • Long battery with on-arm charging

Cons

  • Subscription required
  • No display or on-device data

Specs

  • Screenless
  • Strain & recovery
  • Subscription
Battery life~14 days
DisplayNone (screenless)
GPSVia phone
Heart rateOptical, continuous
SubscriptionRequired

Our take

Screenless strain-and-recovery coaching for people who train hard — subscription only, no display.

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