WHOOP has recently launched its next-generation wearables, the WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG, designed to provide users with enhanced health insights and monitoring capabilities. These new devices aim to help users live better, train smarter, sleep deeper, and extend their prime years.
Key Features and Innovations
The WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG introduce several groundbreaking features:
- Enhanced Sensors and Design: Both devices pack more technology into a 7% smaller form factor compared to the WHOOP 4.0. The enhanced sensors capture data 26 times per second, and a redesigned processor delivers 10x more power efficiency.
- Extended Battery Life: The WHOOP 5.0 and MG offer 14+ days of battery life on a single charge. A new Wireless PowerPack provides access to a full month of battery life.
- Healthspan with WHOOP Age: This feature offers insights into how daily habits impact long-term health by quantifying physiological age and tracking the pace of aging. It uses nine different metrics linked to long-term health to calculate a "WHOOP Age".
- Heart Screener with ECG: Available exclusively on the WHOOP MG, this FDA-cleared feature allows users to take ECG readings anytime from their wrist and share them with healthcare providers. It detects signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and provides Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications (IHRN).
- Blood Pressure Insights: The WHOOP MG delivers daily blood pressure insights directly from the wrist using advanced sensor technology and overnight analysis. Users can log traditional cuff readings in the app to calibrate their baseline and personalize the feature.
- Hormonal Insights: This feature provides women with detailed insights into their menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and related hormonal fluctuations. The WHOOP MG's skin temperature sensor enhances the accuracy of this feature.
- Improved Sleep Performance: The reimagined Sleep Score delivers a more accurate reflection of sleep quality, helping members recover more effectively.
- Comprehensive Fitness Tracking: Users can optimize fitness for performance and long-term health outcomes with features like daily steps, VO₂ Max, and Muscular Strain tracking. The devices support tracking for over 145 activities.
WHOOP MG: Medical-Grade Insights
The WHOOP MG is designed to provide medical-grade insights, including heart screening capabilities. It features a Heart Screener to inform users about potential early warning signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Users can also generate reports to share with healthcare providers, empowering them with critical insights about their cardiovascular health.
Membership Tiers
To make these innovations more accessible, WHOOP offers three new membership tiers:
- WHOOP One: This entry-level plan provides professional-grade fitness insights at a lower price. It includes core features like sleep tracking, recovery tracking, and strain scores.
- WHOOP Peak: This mid-tier plan offers advanced health, fitness, and longevity insights. It includes features like the Health Monitor, Stress Monitor, and Healthspan with WHOOP Age.
- WHOOP Life: The most comprehensive plan delivers medical-grade health and performance insights. It includes the WHOOP MG device with ECG and Blood Pressure Insights.
Accessories and Wearability
The WHOOP 5.0 and MG can be worn on multiple locations across the body for 24/7 insights. WHOOP has also introduced new accessories, including LeatherLuxe bands crafted from genuine Italian leather. The devices are waterproof, but the knitted bands are not.
Overall
The WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG represent a significant advancement in wearable technology, offering users a comprehensive suite of tools to monitor and improve their health and performance. With their enhanced sensors, extended battery life, and innovative features like Healthspan and Blood Pressure Insights, these devices are poised to redefine the future of personal health monitoring.
