Early in release cycle
Best for: 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.
Full details →This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 570.
Best for: Regular runners who race 5K to marathon distances and want accurate GPS and detailed training load management.
Full details →| WHOOP 5.0 | Garmin Forerunner 265 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Sports GPS |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Battery | 5 days | 13 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Health sensors | hrv, spo2, skin temp, respiratory rate, strain | hr, spo2, hrv, stress, body battery, training readiness |
| Released | May 8, 2025 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Cycle length | 1345 days | 806 days |
| Cycle advice | good | superseded |
| Deals advice | neutral | clearance |
| Next model | — | — |
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.
L1+L5 multi-band GPS reduces position drift in urban canyons and dense forest.
Daily score combining HRV status, sleep, acute load, and recovery time.
Estimates finish time for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon based on current fitness.