WHOOP 5.0
Fitness Trackers

5.0

WHOOP

Released May 2025

Lightweight durable fitness tracker with 14-day battery and meaningful health and recovery insights. The WHOOP 5.0 scores 82/100 based on 16 professional critic reviews in the fitness trackers category. Coverage includes reviews from Wareable, Talksport, The5krunner, and Cnet.

Critic Score

8216 reviews

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Pros

  • 14-day battery life(7)
  • Meaningful new insights(7)
  • Helpful recovery insights(5)
  • Long battery life(4)
  • Light and durable(4)

Cons

  • Expensive membership tiers(7)
  • Requires a subscription(4)
  • Can only view data on phone(2)
  • Subscription model adds ongoing cost(2)
  • No display for real-time stats(2)

16 Critic Reviews

90
WareableAug 2025

Whoop transforms into a powerful health platform, but flaws persist

90
TalksportJan 2026

The WHOOP 5.0 is a screenless fitness tracker that excels at strength training tracking and motivates users to improve sleep habits through its WHOOP Age feature.

86
The5krunnerOct 2025

WHOOP 5.0 is a next-gen tracker that focuses on recovery, sleep, and strain levels, offering actionable insights for athletes who demand performance optimization.

85
CnetAug 2025

CNET's three-month review of the Whoop 5.0 highlights its improved battery life, medical-grade ECG features, and Healthspan insights, though notes the subscription-based pricing model as a potential d...

85
WomenshealthmagDec 2025

This screen-free tracker breaks down recovery, sleep, and workout data in surprisingly detailed ways.

85
TomsguideNov 2025

The Whoop 5.0/MG gives you tons of information, helping you gain deeper insights into your overall health.

85
IndependentAug 2025

The Whoop 5.0 is a significant upgrade from its predecessor with a smaller, lighter design, exceptional battery life, and new features like healthspan tracking and AI coaching, making it the most impr...

82
MenshealthNov 2025

The Whoop 5.0 delivers excellent biometric tracking and recovery insights with impressive battery life, though its high subscription costs and some feature limitations may make it overkill for casual ...

82
BloombergMay 2025

Whoop Inc. debuted updated hardware with more compact designs, improved battery life and blood pressure tracking in the highest-end model.

80
SelfJun 2025

The Whoop 5.0 is a recovery-focused fitness tracker with excellent battery life and innovative aging features, though it lacks real-time workout data and requires a pricey subscription.

80
WiredJun 2025

Years after its debut, the new Whoop band is still a uniquely designed tracker with distinctive health offerings.

78
GizmodoJul 2025

The Whoop 5.0 is a significant upgrade from earlier models and is Whoop's most committed attempt at putting itself in the growing longevity and anti-aging space.

78
NewsJan 2026

WHOOP 5.0 is a screen-free health tracker that focuses on recovery, sleep, and long-term health insights rather than live workout stats.

75
DigitaltrendsMay 2025

The Whoop 5.0 is a lightweight fitness tracker with long battery life and a comprehensive, data packed app, but the subscription-based purchase may make it an expensive option.

73
TechgearlabAug 2025

This tracker's minimalist design is perfect if you want 24/7 health tracking with advanced coaching features, all without needing to look at yet another screen.

70
PcmagFeb 2026

The Whoop 5.0 delivers excellent battery life, accurate health tracking, and meaningful new insights, though its subscription pricing makes it a costly commitment.