Current model just released
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 →First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on
Best for: Competitive road and trail runners who want Suunto's clean and precise GPS tracking, an AMOLED display, and multi-week battery life. A strong choice for Suunto loyalists or anyone exploring alternatives to Garmin and COROS.
Full details →| WHOOP 5.0 | Suunto Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Sports GPS |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Battery | 5 days | 26 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ✅ |
| GPS | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Health sensors | hrv, spo2, skin temp, respiratory rate, strain | hr, spo2, hrv, training load |
| Released | Sep 1, 2025 | May 1, 2023 |
| Cycle length | 1461 days | null days |
| Cycle advice | good | neutral |
| Deals advice | neutral | neutral |
| Next model | WHOOP 6.0 (Expected ~2029) | — |
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.
Suunto's efficient software keeps the AMOLED always active while delivering 26 days of smartwatch use — ahead of most AMOLED competitors.
Dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS for accurate tracking in urban areas, under tree cover, and on technical trails.
Built-in route navigation from Suunto's route library with breadcrumb maps and back-to-start guidance.