Current model just released. WHOOP 6.0 is expected, but not imminent.
📅 Add launch to calendarEarly in cycle — good trade-in value expected
Expected ~2029
Based on WHOOP's 4-year hardware cycle (WHOOP 4.0 in 2021, WHOOP 5.0 in 2025), the next generation is not expected before 2029. WHOOP 5.0 is a long-lived device.
WHOOP 5.0 is a screenless fitness tracker worn 24/7, focused on recovery, sleep, and strain — not notifications. The device is provided free with a subscription (~$30/month). WHOOP's strength is the depth of its physiological data: resting heart rate, HRV, sleep staging, skin temperature, and respiratory rate, all synthesised into a daily Recovery score and personalised coaching.
No distractions — WHOOP tracks everything without buzzing, glowing, or asking for your attention. All data lives in the app.
WHOOP's Recovery Score synthesises HRV, resting heart rate, sleep quality, and respiratory rate to tell you how ready your body is each day.
The WHOOP battery pack slides onto the device and charges it without removal — no gaps in overnight sleep tracking.
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.
No — WHOOP provides the hardware free with a membership. You pay a monthly or annual subscription (~$30/month or ~$239/year). The device is yours to keep for the duration of the subscription.
If you want deep recovery analytics and don't need GPS or a display, WHOOP is unmatched. If you want a screen, notifications, or GPS, a Garmin or Apple Watch is more versatile. WHOOP is a tool for athletes who take recovery seriously, not a general smartwatch.
WHOOP 5.0 launched in September 2025. Based on the 4-year cycle from WHOOP 4.0 (2021), the next generation is not expected before 2029.
No — WHOOP has no display. All data is viewed exclusively in the WHOOP app on your phone. This is a deliberate design choice to keep the sensor hardware minimal and focused on biometric accuracy.
Yes — WHOOP subscriptions can be cancelled monthly. You keep the hardware but lose access to app features if you cancel. WHOOP often offers discounts to retain subscribers.