Whoop 5.0 vs Whoop MG

More category wins Whoop MG

Whoop MG

Around $359

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Whoop MG wins 1 of the 6 categories we compared, against 0 for Whoop 5.0 (5 tied) — including ECG.

Whoop 5.0 vs Whoop MG: our verdict

Go with Whoop MG if ECG and blood pressure alerts are features you'll actually use, especially if you want heart-health insight beyond the basics. If those extras don't matter to you, it's easy to pass on.

Whoop 5.0 makes the most sense if you want the core Whoop experience at the lower price and don't need the added health sensors. If ECG or blood pressure alerts matter to you, this isn't the one to get.

Summarised from our video comparison of these two wearables.

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Whoop 5.0 vs Whoop MG: Battery & Charging

Spec Whoop 5.0 Whoop 5.0 Whoop MG Whoop MG
Battery life 14 days 14 days
Charging time 120 min 120 min
Charging USB-C Basic Charger (off-wrist) or Wireless PowerPack (on-wrist) USB-C Basic Charger (off-wrist) or Wireless PowerPack (on-wrist)

Whoop 5.0 vs Whoop MG: Health Sensors

Spec Whoop 5.0 Whoop 5.0 Whoop MG Whoop MG
Heart rate Yes Yes
ECG No Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2) Yes Yes
Heart rate variability Yes Yes
Skin temperature Yes Yes
Irregular rhythm alerts No Yes
Breathing rate Yes Yes
Sleep tracking Yes Yes
Stress tracking Yes Yes

Whoop 5.0 vs Whoop MG: GPS & Navigation

Spec Whoop 5.0 Whoop 5.0 Whoop MG Whoop MG
Built-in GPS No No
Dual-band GPS No No
Offline maps No No
Barometer No No
Compass No No

Whoop 5.0 vs Whoop MG: Smart Features

Spec Whoop 5.0 Whoop 5.0 Whoop MG Whoop MG
Contactless payments No No
Music storage No No
Calls from the wrist No No
Cellular (LTE) No No
Wi-Fi No No
Notifications No No
Fall detection No No
Emergency SOS No No
Software Proprietary Proprietary
Works with Android & iOS Android & iOS
Voice assistant No No

Whoop 5.0 vs Whoop MG: Design & Durability

Spec Whoop 5.0 Whoop 5.0 Whoop MG Whoop MG
Weight 26.5 g 27.3 g
Thickness 10.6 mm 10.6 mm
Water resistance 10 m 10 m
Military-grade toughness No No
Case size 34.7 mm 34.7 mm
IP rating IP68 IP68

Whoop 5.0 vs Whoop MG: Price & Colors

Spec Whoop 5.0 Whoop 5.0 Whoop MG Whoop MG
Subscription Required, from $199/year (band included) Required, from $199/year (band included)
Colors Jet Black, Obsidian Obsidian
Release year 2025 2025

Where each one wins

Whoop 5.0

  • Weight: 26.5 g (vs 27.3 g)

Whoop MG

  • ECG
  • Irregular rhythm alerts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, the Whoop 5.0 or the Whoop MG?

Whoop MG wins 1 of the 6 categories we compared, against 0 for Whoop 5.0 (5 tied) — including ECG.

Which is cheaper, the Whoop 5.0 or the Whoop MG?

The Whoop 5.0 costs around $199, $160 less than the Whoop MG at around $359.