WEARABLE INDEX

WHOOP 5.0
vs Google Fitbit Air

At a glance: the WHOOP 5.0 (Membership, shipping since 2025) against the Google Fitbit Air ($99, shipping since 2026). Only the 5.0 has ECG; only the Fitbit Air has Accelerometer, Gyroscope. They share 3 of the same capabilities.

Screenless strain & recovery band with continuous monitoring.

Ultra-slim screenless fitness band with a swappable sensor pebble, offering 24/7 heart rate, AFib alerts, SpO₂ and a week of battery.

Side by side

WHOOP 5.0 Google Fitbit Air
CompanyWHOOPGoogle
CategoryBANDBAND
WornWristWrist
Compared model5.0Fitbit Air
Release20252026
StatusSHIPPINGSHIPPING
PriceMembership$99
Generations tracked11
BiometricPPG heart rate, ECG, Skin temperature, Blood oxygen (SpO₂)PPG heart rate, Blood oxygen (SpO₂), Skin temperature
MotionAccelerometer, Gyroscope

Where they differ

Only the 5.0

  • ECG

Only the Fitbit Air

  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope

Both

  • PPG heart rate
  • Skin temperature
  • Blood oxygen (SpO₂)

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Independent comparison — figures are approximate and editorial, not official spec sheets. Methodology. Last reviewed 2026-08-01.