WHOOP makes a fitness wearable designed to help consumers improve exercise performance and sleep habits.

Will Ahmed

Whoop

WHOOP 4.0

Whoop Your Way

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This is more of a note of caution than anything else, relating to potential compatibility issues and "Final Sale" products.

Like many others, I was excited to up my game when it came to my health, so I ordered a 4.0 device and a "Whoop Your Way" band.

Unfortunately, after trial and error, lots of contact with their support team and a replacement device, I found out that there are compatibility issues with certain devices and Android. In no world had I expected such an issue, having a modern phone that has never posed any issues for me.

Anyway, I had to send the products back, seeing as they were of no use to me. I later came to find out that the 100 bucks I spent on the customized band would not be returned, as the product is a "Final Sale" item. Of course this information is hidden nicely in a large block of text on the product page that also talks about various other things. Naturally, they don't highlight or make it clear to the customer, along with the implications.

TLDR
Carefully check whether the product you order is a "Final Sale" product, before ordering, and DO NOT order these until you confirm that your device is compatible with the Whoop. Do this to avoid losing a fair chunk of change, in the event that you're unfortunate (like me) to have a device that just doesn't work with theirs, for whatever reason.

Can't really review the Whoop itself all that much, as it simply didn't work for me. However, the first device that was sent to me, happened to be malfunctioning anyway. 

I enjoyed it and can understand why it’s beneficial. I just found the subscription fee to be too much for what you get. I think there are similar devices that probably do just as good without a monthly fee.

Excellent device especially for pregnancy or immunocompromised. I found this especially helpful while I was pregnant to check in with my recovery and exertion, and bought one for a family member who has some heart issues and has found it tremendous in self-management while also acting under a dr's care. While I think this is excellent for an active athlete, I do not fall in that category and still loved my 2 years with it. 

Whoop is a lures consumers into paid monthly subscription plans unknowingly, hiding the fact that monthly plans lock consumers into lengthy year-long contracts. They are currently under investigation in California for misleading business practices. 

Fantastic device that allows many insights compared to other fitness trackers, whether for an aspiring athlete like myself, or someone focusing on their baseline fitness! 

Also, this code allows a couple months FREE usage of a WHOOP, so you can try these metrics and coaching before paying a penny: 7E3DEB7A

I tried the one month free trial, tried to end the free trial after 3 weeks, knowing they would want me to subscribe after. The app is designed in such a way that heavily veers you away from cancelling and pushes this on to a further date. They then automatically enrolled me not on a monthly subscription but annual, and billed be circa £230 up front and are now refusing to refund or allow me to cancel something that I did not want and only signed up for a free trial for.

Feels almost scam-like at this point. Very frustrated. I was recomending friends to the product prior to this but now I am left with a very bad taste in my mouth after this service. Customer service are completely not negotiating on the point either.

Literally a scam company. They do everything they can with confusing wording and horrible tricks to effectively steal your money by making you pay for things you don't want. In my case, I was offered a one month [contract] for £30 vs annual for £22 a month. I went for monthly as I just wanted to try it a bit longer after the free trial. When I went to return it they demanded £270 up front for the remainder of my '1 year contract' that I had literally no idea I agreed to. They disguise it completely, maybe somewhere in their T&Cs but nowhere obvious. The thing is that they know full well that noone wants to pay almost 50% more for monthly payment terms. They know exactly what they are doing which is why I consider them fraudulent and would never buy from them. You have to choose who you give your business to and I don't give my business to scammers.

I would not buy another fancy wearable again having tried many other wearables during past 2 years. Overall Apple Watch is the best!

Expensive product and not comparable to Apple Watch or oura. 

I was a bit skeptical when signing up for Whoop, but now I'm absolutely in love with it! I can see the correlation between my sleep data and how it affects my performance in other activities. It's definitely worth giving it a try, as it can be helpful for some people but may not be suitable for everyone. What I really enjoy is the versatility of wearing it not just on my wrist, but also on my waist and arms. It's pretty cool, albeit a bit pricey, but totally worth it!

So accurate for fitness and sleep tracking. I’ve used an Apple Watch before this and since I got the whoop I’ve been using it for three years. If you’re into fitness I recommend it. Try a free month if you’re not sure!

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