Whoop has unveiled a pair of powerful new wearables with the Whoop 5 and Whoop MG arriving as part of new subscription-based propositions.
We’ve compared the Whoop 5 range with the older Whoop 4. However, what separates the two newcomers from each other as they compete in the best fitness tracker stakes.
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We know the advanced processors are the same, with those measurements coming a whopping 26 times per second, and we know the battery life is absolutely stellar on both compared to previous generations.
So what’s different? Let’s delve in.
The Whoop MG offers ECG
The Whoop MG stands for Medical Grade and is the more advanced device of the two new Whoops. It has a couple of unique features including the Heart Screener that enables wearers to take ECG readings from the wrist by keeping their fingers on the sensors. The ECG test can detect conditions like Afib and will notify users of irregular heart rhythms while also detecting their sinus rhythm.
Whoop MG offers blood pressure estimates
Furthermore the Whoop MG can estimate systolic and diastolic blood pressure without a cuff, provided you calibrate the device with a cuff first. The Whoop 5 cannot do this.
Don’t get too excited though. It’s not a medical grade blood pressure monitor with FDA clearance, despite the suggestions of the MG name. Whoop says it’s patent pending. At the very least it’ll be able to provide good insights by comparing your data overtime, Whoop says.
The company adds: “It provides insights to help you understand how blood pressure relates to your performance, recovery, sleep, and overall well-being, but it is not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you have concerns about your blood pressure, we recommend consulting a healthcare professional.”
Both have two weeks of battery life
Battery life is a major upgrade for this Whoop generation and both the Whoop 5.0 and the Whoop MG have up to 14 days of runtime from a single charge. Previously, you’d only get around four-five days of battery life from the Whoop 4.0, but the improved processors have made huge differences in efficiency. The Whoop MG’s wireless battery pack is massive, but can offer an additional 30 days if you don’t mind the chonk.
Which device you get depends on your subscription.
The Whoop 5 range comes in three subscription packages that offer the device for free.
‘One’ is the basic package that comes with the standard edition Whoop 5. It offers sleep, strain, recovery insights, VO2 max, women’s hormonal insights and more. That costs £169/$169 a year.
The ‘Peak’ plan adds more advanced features like stress monitoring, health monitoring and new Healthspan tech including Pace of Aging for £229/$229 per year. That comes with a Whoop 5 too.
The top bundle is called ‘Life’ and this the only bundle where you get the Whoop MG as part of the deal. It includes the daily blood pressure insights, ECG readings and irregular heart rhythm notifications. At £349/$349 per year, it’s also the most expensive package of the range.
You can see the comparison between the plans below.
