WHOOP · Screenless band & recovery tracker
WHOOP MG
Great tech, hard-to-justify price; most runners should take WHOOP 5.0.
Our scores
Device scale, not comparable with watch scores: sensor accuracy (HR/HRV/sleep) 30%, battery 15%, recovery & sleep insights 25%, comfort/build 15%, value 15% (subscription cost counts against value). How we score
| Overall | 7.6 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Sensor accuracy (HR/HRV/sleep) | 8 |
| Battery | 9 |
| Recovery & sleep insights | 9 |
| Comfort / build | 7.5 |
| Value (incl. subscription) | 3.5 |
Device scale: sensor accuracy 8.0, battery 9.0, recovery & sleep insights 9.0, comfort/build 7.5, value 3.5 (subscription cost counts against value).
Meta-review
Consensus strengths
- Adds ECG and AFib screening
- Same strong recovery platform as 5.0
- Long battery
Consensus weaknesses
- $359/yr is steep
- Blood pressure is beta and needs cuff calibration
- Strap/ECG fiddliness
Who it's for
People with a reason to want regular ECG checks on top of WHOOP recovery.
Verdict
Great tech, hard-to-justify price; most runners should take WHOOP 5.0.
Key specs
| Type | Screenless band & recovery tracker |
|---|---|
| Sensors | PPG HR/HRV, ECG (Heart Screener), skin temperature, accelerometer; blood-pressure insights (beta) |
| Battery (claimed) | 14+ days |
| Subscription | WHOOP Life membership required ($359/yr) |
| GPS | None |
| Weight | — |
| Water rating | — |
| Works with | iOS & Android |
| Price | From $359 · Only with WHOOP Life membership at $359/yr |
What outside reviewers say: TechRadar says it falls flat at the price; WIRED rates it well for its cardiac insights.
Outside reviews we verified
- TechRadar — Whoop MG review: the super-premium Whoop option falls flat at this price | TechRadar
- WIRED — Whoop MG Review: A Screenless Tracker With Cardiac Measurements | WIRED
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Frequently asked
What is our WHOOP MG score?
WHOOP MG scores 7.6/10 overall on our device scale (sensor accuracy 8, battery 9, recovery & sleep insights 9, comfort / build 7.5, value 3.5). Device scale: sensor accuracy 8.0, battery 9.0, recovery & sleep insights 9.0, comfort/build 7.5, value 3.5 (subscription cost counts against value).
How much does WHOOP MG cost?
List price starts around $359 USD (Only with WHOOP Life membership at $359/yr). Confirm on the maker or retailer page.
Who is WHOOP MG for?
People with a reason to want regular ECG checks on top of WHOOP recovery.
What are alternatives to WHOOP MG?
Close alternatives on this site include WHOOP 5.0, Amazfit Helio Strap, Garmin Index Sleep Monitor, Polar Loop, Ultrahuman Ring Air.