| Fitbit Edge | WHOOP 5.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $179 | Free (hw) |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $99/yr | ⚠️ Required — $199/yr |
| Year 1 total cost | $278 | $199★ |
| Year 3 total cost | $476★ | $597 |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 18g★ | 27g |
| Water resistance | 50m | 10ATM★ |
| Battery | 7 days | 14 days★ |
| Always-on display | ✅★ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Fitness Tracker |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Oct 27, 2026 | May 8, 2025 |
| Cycle advice | good | good |
| Deals advice | neutral | good★ |
| Next model | — | — |
A 1.34" AMOLED screen, 46% larger than the Charge 6's, with an optional always-on mode and a physical button.
Multi-system GPS for phone-free runs, an ECG app for AFib checks, SpO2 and skin temperature sensing, and an altimeter for elevation.
Up to 7 days per charge, a 5-minute top-up for about a day of use, and a battery you can replace yourself when it wears out.
WHOOP 5.0 gives you a biological age score derived from your sleep, recovery, and training habits — showing whether your lifestyle is ageing you faster or slower than your years. Updated daily, it makes long-term health trends visible at a glance.
WHOOP's AI Coach learns your body's patterns and delivers personalised daily recommendations in plain language — not just what happened, but why, and what to do next. It adapts to your training load, sleep debt, and recovery trends.
WHOOP 5.0 added a dedicated strength trainer that auto-detects sets, measures neuromuscular load alongside cardiovascular strain, and shows recovery demand from resistance training — a gap every previous WHOOP version had.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$476 vs $597 over 3 years · no required subscription.
14 days vs 7 days battery.
9 sensors · 26 Hz HR sampling.
18g · no required subscription.
Anyone who wants a slim tracker with a screen, built-in GPS, and ECG rather than a full smartwatch. It suits Charge owners ready to upgrade, as long as they don't rely on Google Wallet payments or EDA stress scans. Works with both Android and iPhone via the Google Health app.
Full details →Athletes, coaches, and fitness-obsessed users who want deep recovery and sleep data without screen distractions. WHOOP suits those who train hard and want to understand whether their body is ready to push. Not for casual users or those who want smartwatch features like notifications or GPS.
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