First-generation product — no historical cycle data to predict a successor
Full details →| Garmin CIRQA | WHOOP 5.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $199 | Free (hw) |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr | ⚠️ Required — $199/yr |
| Year 1 total cost | $269 | $199★ |
| Year 3 total cost | $409★ | $597 |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 21g★ | 27g |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 10ATM★ |
| Battery | 10 days | 14 days★ |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ❌ | ❌ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Fitness Tracker |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Jul 24, 2026 | May 8, 2025 |
| Cycle advice | good | good |
| Deals advice | good | good |
| Next model | — | — |
Body Battery, sleep coach, training readiness and VO2 max — the metrics Garmin watch owners rely on — in a screen-free band with no mandatory membership.
Swap between a wrist band and an upper-arm band, which many users find more comfortable during sleep and more accurate during workouts.
Up to 10 days between charges, longer than the Fitbit Air's 7 days. A full charge takes up to 90 minutes on Garmin's proprietary charger.
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.
$409 vs $597 over 3 years · no required subscription.
14 days vs 10 days battery.
9 sensors · 26 Hz HR sampling.
21g · no required subscription.
People who want WHOOP-style 24/7 recovery and sleep tracking without a monthly fee, especially existing Garmin users or anyone who wants Garmin's Body Battery and training readiness metrics without wearing a watch.
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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