WHOOP 5.0 is a screenless wearable that you pay for through a membership. That makes the cost over time the key question, not the price of the device.
We have not worn WHOOP 5.0. An earlier version of this page described a twelve-week test, scores, a 30-day free trial and specific monthly prices. None of that could be backed up, so it has been removed. WHOOP’s UK pricing page could not be read by our checking tools on 6 October 2026, so we are not quoting any figures.
What WHOOP 5.0 is
It is a wrist-worn tracker with no display. You read your recovery, strain and sleep data in the WHOOP app on your phone. WHOOP calculates those scores with its own algorithm, so treat them as guidance, not medical information.
How to think about the cost
WHOOP sells access through membership tiers, with the device included. Because you pay for as long as you use it, add up the cost over the period you expect to keep it, not just the first month.
- Check which tier includes the features you want, because features differ by tier.
- Check the minimum term and what happens if you cancel early.
- Check any trial or return terms on WHOOP’s own site before you commit.
- Compare that total with a one-off-purchase watch or band that has a screen and built-in GPS.
For a fuller look at what the device does, see our WHOOP Band 5.0 page.
Who it suits
It suits people who want daily recovery, strain and sleep data and are happy to use a phone for it. It is a poor fit if you want a screen, notifications or a one-off purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WHOOP 5.0 have a screen?
No. WHOOP 5.0 has no display. You view your data in the WHOOP app on your phone.
Do you buy WHOOP 5.0 outright?
WHOOP sells access through paid membership tiers, with the device provided as part of the membership. Check WHOOP’s UK site for how the device and tiers are currently offered.
How much does WHOOP cost in the UK?
We could not read WHOOP’s UK pricing page from our checking tools on 6 October 2026, so we are not quoting a figure. Earlier versions of this page listed monthly prices and a 30-day free trial that we could not verify. Check the current UK price on WHOOP’s own site.
Is there a WHOOP free trial?
We cannot confirm a current free trial. Check WHOOP’s site for current trial or return terms before you sign up.
Is WHOOP right for casual exercisers?
Because the cost is ongoing, WHOOP makes most sense if you will use the recovery, strain and sleep data regularly. If you only want step counts or a screen, a conventional watch or band is a simpler fit.
Related reading
- WHOOP Band 5.0 page – what the device does
- Hexoskin vs WHOOP – a smart-shirt alternative
- Garmin Connect Review – a watch-based alternative to a screenless tracker