5.0

I can’t stand my Apple Watch. It always turns off during my workouts and counting “exercise minutes” is literally pointless. I bought an Ultra 2 because I wanted to have the best shot at success with it and that thing is a POS for health tracking. The whoop is so much more comfortable and consistent at tracking with better data analytics. I have the 5.0 and the band is fine. Idk what everyone is complaining about. Is it something you would wear to dress up an expensive outfit? No, but that’s not really what it is intended for. Personally, I would wear it with a suit without thinking twice because I don’t really care what other people think.

Not really sure what really negative things you’ve heard other than things that whoop doesn’t include in its hardware(telling time, seeing messages like an Apple Watch) it’s data capturing is superior to competitors in most instances and I’ve been using one for 2 years, just upgraded to the 5.0 and have had 0 issues. My only qualm would be that the new tier system costs a bit more. The “one” tier is cheaper than the previous monthly package and the “peak” is the same amount as previous generations with much more insights. Even still, it pales in comparison to the cost of an aura ring at baseline.

Ditto re the battery life. I have next to no set routines so for a space cadet it is bloody brilliant… I lost my charger for over a week and a half and it’s still cruising along - vs my Apple ultra, which drives me mental with how often it needs a lifeline.

Got the 5.0, wanted the MG but the price wasn't justified. I also use it at the gym and i find my fitbit has better HR tracking than my Whoop which is weird. Anyways ill wait and see

If I had your goals, I'd almost certainly go in for the Whoop. It does a great job with sleep, HRV, and activity tracking if nothing else. I haven't heard about anything that compares with performance in those ways together with convenience. The 5.0 battery life is also a huge quality of life upgrade. It feels like I barely have to charge it, so it's just always there in the background and not bothering me. No more tamagotchi energy like the old ones.

My own personal data showed different for HR accuracy. Apple Watch Ultra 3, Pixel Watch 4, and even Garmin Forerunner 965 did very well compared to Polar H9 chest strap. The Amazfit Helio Strap was even closer. But, Whoop 4.0 and 5.0 devices are just "all over the place" for HR. I don't have an Oura to compare [https://imgur.com/a/C0eXjXl](https://imgur.com/a/C0eXjXl) These are all walking on a treadmill at 3.0 MPH to try to get an "easy" workout for the devices (so no running, no cycling, etc)

I came over from Apple Watch and love my 5.0, paid for 18 months but if I were you I’d just stay on Apple Watch. Feel like Apple Watches are only getting better and 3rd party watch apps like Bevel are a solid alternative ($50)/year. Whoop as much as I love it is overpriced for the long term value. Great for building strong habits and honestly love the no screen sometimes. That being said, I believe Apple will come out with a watch air model next year (slimmer/low profile) design similar to the iPhone Air this year. That’s when the momentum will really switch to Apple.