- Current generation
- WHOOP 5.0 (One and Peak membership tiers) or WHOOP MG (Life tier, adds ECG-style hardware)
- Membership structure
- No standalone device purchase. Three annual tiers: One $199/yr, Peak $239/yr, Life $359/yr; device is included with membership
- Battery life
- 14+ days per charge
- Charging
- On-body charging while worn: Peak and Life ship with a clip-on Wireless PowerPack; One ships with a wired charger
- Water resistance
- IP68 rated, swim-safe to 10 meters for up to about 2 hours
- Sensors
- 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, optical heart rate, SpO2, skin temperature; MG tier adds ECG/blood pressure hardware
- Form factor
- Screen-free knit band worn on wrist or bicep; all data is read in the WHOOP smartphone app
- Trial / device fee
- About 1-month free trial with a certified pre-owned device; keeping it past the trial without a membership incurs a device fee of about $199
WHOOP
WHOOP 5.0
A screen-free wrist or bicep band that tracks sleep, recovery and strain; the hardware only comes bundled with a required membership that starts at $199 a year.
All prices
| Store | Price | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHOOP (annual membership, device included) Best price | $199 | AUG 17 | Go to store |
Prices were checked on the dates shown and can change at any time. The store page is always authoritative. Shipping and taxes are not included.
Our verdict
Where it wins
- 14+ day battery life beats most screened smartwatches and fitness trackers
- On-body wireless charging (Peak/Life tiers) means you never have to take the band off, so it doesn't interrupt 24/7 sleep tracking
- No screen keeps it minimal and comfortable for round-the-clock wear, with a genuinely deep set of recovery, strain, sleep and HRV metrics
- The device itself is included at no extra cost as part of the membership
Where it loses
- Mandatory ongoing membership: $199 to $359 per year with no option to buy the hardware outright, and the band stops functioning if you cancel
- No on-device display at all, so checking any metric requires pulling out your phone and opening the app
- The higher-cost Life tier's ECG, AFib and blood pressure features are explicitly wellness-only and not FDA-cleared
WHOOP is one of the more accurate screen-free sleep and recovery trackers around, but it is really a subscription service that happens to include a wristband, not a gadget you buy once. Budget for the recurring $199 to $359 a year membership before committing, and know the band goes dark the moment you stop paying. It's a solid pick if you want deep recovery data and don't mind the ongoing cost, and a poor fit if you want a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Do you have to pay for WHOOP every month or year?
Yes. WHOOP has no one-time purchase option. You pay for an annual membership (One $199/yr, Peak $239/yr, or Life $359/yr) or a monthly plan at a higher effective rate, and the device is provided as part of that membership.
Can you buy a WHOOP band without a subscription?
No. WHOOP hardware is not sold separately from a membership. If you stop paying, the band no longer functions for tracking, since the sensors, app, and analytics all require an active membership.
How long does the WHOOP battery last and how do you charge it?
WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG both advertise 14+ days of battery life. Peak and Life memberships include a clip-on Wireless PowerPack you can wear while charging; the entry-level One tier ships with a simpler wired charger.
Prices last verified Aug 17, 2026.