WHOOP 5.0 vs Fitbit Charge 6
Screenless recovery coaching versus the most accurate band we've tested — two very different trackers.
Challenger
WHOOP 5.0
Screenless strain-and-recovery coaching for people who train hard — subscription only, no display.
8.7
Champion
Fitbit Charge 6
The most accurate band heart-rate we logged, built-in GPS and a genuinely useful sleep score.
8.8Winner
Spec for spec
| Spec | WHOOP 5.0 | WinnerFitbit Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $239 | $159 |
| Battery life | ~14 days | ~6 days |
| Display | None (screenless) | AMOLED |
| GPS | Via phone | Built-in |
| Heart rate | Optical, continuous | Optical + ECG + EDA |
| Subscription | Required | Optional (Premium) |
| FitHQ score | 8.7 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
Who should buy which
For most people the Fitbit Charge 6 wins: a screen, built-in GPS, the best band heart-rate in test and no mandatory fee. WHOOP 5.0 is for athletes who want deep strain-and-recovery coaching and don't mind a subscription with no display.
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