by WHOOP • Model: WHOOP MG
The WHOOP MG is a screenless wrist band sold as part of WHOOP Life, the company's $359-a-year membership. WHOOP announced it on May 8, 2025, with the WHOOP 5.0. The company states a battery life of 14 days or more, a form about 7 percent smaller than the prior band, and sensors that sample 26 times a second. Published specifications list heart rate, heart-rate variability, sleep stages, skin temperature, and blood oxygen, plus an FDA-cleared ECG for on-demand atrial-fibrillation screening. Blood Pressure Insights estimates a trend from the wrist. In July 2025 the FDA warned WHOOP that the feature was being marketed without the required clearance. WHOOP later changed the feature and its labeling, and the FDA sent a closeout letter saying it does not intend to enforce device requirements for Blood Pressure Insights as modified. That letter does not clear the feature as a blood-pressure monitor. The MG has no standalone hardware price. If the membership ends, the app and the band's ongoing service end with it. Extra straps are sold separately.
Est. Monthly Cost
$29.92/mo
Est. Yearly Cost
$718.00
(including device)
Eligibility may vary by provider and plan. Check with your HSA/FSA administrator for specific details.
Evidence-based evaluation by medical professionals
"An FDA-cleared wrist ECG and a mature recovery app, tied to a $359 yearly membership that you cannot skip."
WHOOP MG scores 92/100 on the four comparison categories: Measurement Accuracy 94, App Experience 94, Hardware and Wearability 92, and Overall Value 86. WHOOP announced the band on May 8, 2025 as the hardware for WHOOP Life. The company states 14 or more days of battery life, continuous heart rate, HRV, sleep, skin temperature, and blood oxygen, and an FDA-cleared ECG for AFib screening in adults 22 and older who do not have a pacemaker. Blood Pressure Insights is a separate wellness trend. The FDA warned WHOOP about that feature on July 14, 2025, then closed the warning after WHOOP changed the product and its labeling. The closeout is not a clearance to diagnose hypertension. The 92 is an editorial score of those published facts. It is not a second copy of the 12-week, eight-user protocol used for the Oxiline Band XS Pro.
Ranked #2 of 6 clinically evaluated screenless fitness trackers devices
This device scored 3 points behind the highest-rated device in this category. Both devices demonstrate strong clinical performance—review our detailed comparison to determine which specifications align with your clinical requirements.
Verified retailers and current pricing
The $359 charge is one year of WHOOP Life, which includes the MG. It is not a one-time hardware price. The membership renews yearly. Multi-year prepay discounts have been offered; confirm the current rate at checkout. Extra bands cost more.
