Considering investing in a Whoop strap, but aren’t sure which plan is right for you? We’ve got you covered.
Sure, you might assume that the most expensive and comprehensive plan is the best one to go for, but if its premium features will go unused, what’s the point in forking out? On the other hand, going for the cheapest plan will save you money, but you could miss out on tools that you’d benefit from.
To help you decide which plan is right for you, we’ve compared all three Whoop subscriptions below, from their price to their features.
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Pricing
We’ll start with the most affordable Whoop plan: One. Starting at £169/$169 for a 12-month subscription, One comes equipped with a Whoop 5.0 strap, basic charger and a Jet Black CoreKnit band.
Next up is Whoop’s Peak plan, which starts at £229/$229 for 12 months.
Like the One plan, Peak comes equipped with a Whoop 5.0 device; however, it benefits from a wireless PowerPack, allowing you to charge the device while wearing it. Essentially, this means you can enjoy uninterrupted health tracking. Peak also comes with an Obsidian SuperKnit band as standard.
The most expensive of the three subscriptions is Life, which starts at £349/$349 for 12 months. Unlike its counterparts, Life comes with a Whoop MG device rather than the Whoop 5.0. While we’ll touch on the differences below, our Whoop 5 vs. Whoop MG guide provides a more detailed comparison of the two.
Also included with Life is a wireless PowerPack and a Titanium SuperKnit Luxe band.
It’s worth noting that you can buy both a wireless PowerPack and additional straps with any of the three plans.
Whoop One
The cheapest of the three Whoop plans on offer, One is still a feature-rich subscription designed to be a starting point for those focused on fitness and performance.
Included in the membership is 24/7 biometric monitoring, insights into health and fitness data, a haptic alarm which allows you to set personalised alarms based on your daily goals and much more.
Its comprehensive insights are made up of:
- Sleep, Strain and Recovery data, plus coaching to help boost your performance.
- Automatic activity detection.
- Step tracking.
- VO2 Max.
- Women’s hormonal insights, which includes tracking of your menstrual cycle, pregnancy and hormonal changes. You’ll also receive insight into how they impact sleep, recovery and performance too.
- Heart rate zones for precision training.
- Cardiovascular and musculoskeletal strain.
Whoop Peak
Peak is Whoop’s mid-level membership, which is designed for “those who want a more comprehensive approach to their health”, as it provides deeper insights into long-term well-being.
Alongside everything found in the One plan, Peak offers additional features, including:
- Healthspan, which tracks your Whoop Age and Pace of Ageing and promises to help you understand how your daily habits affect your health in the long run.
- Stress Monitor and Health Monitor, both of which provide real-time insights into how your body responds to stress.
Whoop Life
Whoop’s Life plan is the only plan that includes a Whoop MG strap rather than a Whoop 5.0, and this is because the MG is fitted with a heart screener and a blood pressure monitor. However, on the latter, it’s worth noting this isn’t an FDA-cleared monitor, as it’s inferred rather than measured directly.
The Heart Screener offers on-demand ECG readings, allowing you to check for signs of atrial fibrillation. The newly launched Blood Pressure Insights utilises advanced sensor technology to deliver blood pressure insights seamlessly from your wrist, though it does require regular calibration with a medical-grade blood pressure monitor.
At the time of writing, Blood Pressure Insights is in beta, so Whoop warns that users should “expect updates that may impact your trends”.
Whoop explains that its Life membership is for those “seeking the most powerful Whoop experience yet” as it delivers medical-grade capabilities and “the deepest health insights”.
Verdict
If you’re just getting started on your health and fitness journey or would simply prefer a more comprehensive overview of your data, then the One plan should be sufficient for you.
Peak, on the other hand, is designed for those who want a more comprehensive look into their health and, specifically, how they’re ageing. If you want to know how your daily habits are affecting your health or to understand how your body responds to stress, the Peak is a much better choice than One.
Finally, as Life is the only plan to come with Whoop MG and therefore boasts more heart and blood pressure-related tools, it’s the subscription to choose if you’re looking for the most in-depth insights.
