This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 970.
Full details →| Garmin Forerunner 965 | WHOOP 5.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $599 | Free (hw) |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr | ⚠️ Required — $199/yr |
| Year 1 total cost | $669 | $199★ |
| Year 3 total cost | $809 | $597★ |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 53g | 27g★ |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 10ATM★ |
| Battery | 23 days★ | 14 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Sports GPS | Fitness Tracker |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Mar 1, 2023 | May 8, 2025 |
| Cycle advice | superseded | good |
| Deals advice | clearance | neutral |
| Next model | — | — |
Turn-by-turn navigation on full TopoActive maps — essential for trail running and mountain racing.
Cadence, stride length, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, and running power.
Enough for week-long trail ultras without a charge.
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.
$597 vs $809 over 3 years.
23 days vs 14 days battery.
9 sensors · 26 Hz HR sampling.
53g · no required subscription.
Competitive runners, triathletes, and ultramarathon runners who want full maps, running dynamics, and premium build.
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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