Google Fitbit Edge vs WHOOP 5.0: Full Specifications Comparison
Google has announced the Fitbit Edge, a fitness tracker with a display, built-in GPS and an ECG app, priced from $179.99 in the US with no subscription needed. Here is how it compares with WHOOP 5.0:
Price and availability | ||
| Specification | Google Fitbit Edge | WHOOP 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| India price | Not launched in India | ₹21,990 One, ₹28,990 Peak, ₹46,990 Life |
| US price | $179.99 (Classic), $219.99 (Stephen Curry Special Edition) | $199 One, $239 Peak, $359 Life |
| What you pay for | The tracker, once | A yearly membership, tracker included |
| Account required | Google Account | WHOOP account |
| In the box | Tracker, Active Band in small and large, USB-C fast charging cable | Tracker, SuperKnit band, wireless PowerPack |
Subscription and costs | ||
| Subscription required to use it | No | Yes |
| Subscription | Google Health Premium (optional) | WHOOP One, Peak or Life membership |
| Subscription price (US) | $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year | $199 One, $239 Peak, $359 Life per year |
| Included with purchase | 3 months of Premium | 12 months of membership |
| First-year cost (US) | $179.99, or about $270 with Premium all year | $199 to $359 |
| Works without a subscription | Yes | No, WHOOP needs an active membership |
| Free with other plans | Included with Google AI Pro and Ultra | No |
| AI coach | Google Health Coach (Premium) | WHOOP Coach |
Design and build | ||
| Product type | Fitness tracker with a display | Screenless performance tracker |
| Display | 1.34-inch AMOLED colour, always-on | None |
| Tracker dimensions | 39.22 x 25.56 x 11.58 mm | 34.7 x 24 x 10.6 mm |
| Weight without band | 17.7 g | Not specified |
| Housing material | 100% recycled aluminium | Not specified |
| Default band | Active Band, silicone with soft-touch coating | CoreKnit or SuperKnit |
| Wear location | Wrist | Wrist, bicep, body |
| Wrist size | 130 to 210 mm (small and large bands included) | Up to about 240 mm |
| Physical button | Mechanical side button | Not specified |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM and IP68 | IP68 |
| User-replaceable battery | Yes | Not specified |
Health sensors | ||
| Heart-rate sensor | Optical (PPG) | Optical PPG |
| 24/7 heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| HRV | Yes | Yes |
| High and low heart-rate alerts | Yes | Health alerts |
| Irregular rhythm (AFib) | Yes | WHOOP MG only |
| ECG | Yes, ECG app | WHOOP MG only |
| Blood pressure | Monthly trends (Premium) | WHOOP MG only |
| SpO2 | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Respiratory rate | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | No dedicated feature |
| Motion sensors | Accelerometer and gyroscope | Accelerometer |
Activity and workouts | ||
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Workout types | 40+ exercise modes | 145+ activity types |
| Workout auto-detection | Yes, 40+ modes | Yes, 45 activities |
| Floors and elevation | Yes | No dedicated feature |
| Built-in GPS | Yes, GPS and Galileo | No |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes |
| Readiness | Readiness | Recovery Score |
| Training load | Cardio Load | Strain |
| Muscular strain | No | Yes |
| Strength training | Basic tracking | Advanced tracking |
| Live workout stats | On the wrist and in the app | In the app |
Sleep and recovery | ||
| Sleep stages | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep score | Sleep Score | Sleep Performance |
| Sleep coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Health age | No | WHOOP Age |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery life | Up to 7 days | 14+ days |
| Full charge time | About 90 minutes | About 120 minutes |
| Fast charging | 5 minutes gives up to 1 day | No similar claim |
| Charge while wearing | No | Yes, with PowerPack |
| Charger | USB-C fast charging cable | Wireless PowerPack |
Connectivity and compatibility | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.0 or later |
| Phone notifications | Yes, with quick replies | No regular notifications |
| Music controls | Yes, for Bluetooth-connected media | No |
| Storage | 64 MB | Not specified |
| Android | Android 11 or later | Android 11 or later |
| iPhone | iOS 16.4 or later | iOS 16 or later |