WHOOP has arrived in the Czech Republic! We explain the differences between One, Peak, and Life MG versions

The tracker, worn by top athletes from NBA to F1, has finally reached regular Czech retail. Alza has listed WHOOP in three versions, all in stock. WHOOP goes against the current of the entire wearables market: it has no display, doesn’t show notifications, and doesn’t try to be a second phone. It quietly measures heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep, and strain 24 hours a day – and in the morning, it tells you in the app whether your body is ready for a hard workout or needs a rest day.

Three versions, one principle: you pay for membership

With WHOOP, you don’t buy hardware, but a membership, which includes the tracker – and the prices at Alza already include an annual subscription. The basic WHOOP One 5.0 for 4,899 CZK covers the essentials: sleep, recovery, daily strain, VO2 max, and hormonal insights for women. The mid-range Peak 5.0 for 6,499 CZK adds features that people usually get WHOOP for – Healthspan with “biological age” calculation and aging pace, real-time stress monitor, and a health monitor with skin temperature and blood oxygenation. You also get a wireless charging power bank that slides directly onto the tracker, so you don’t have to remove it for charging.

The top-tier Life MG for 9,799 CZK is the only one to include different hardware – the MG (Medical Grade) version with ECG for atrial fibrillation detection and blood pressure estimation. International reviewers rarely disagree: for most people, the mid-range Peak is the most sensible choice, as the most interesting new platform features are there, and the medical functions of Life will be appreciated mainly by those who consult a doctor about their heart. All versions last over 14 days on a single charge, are waterproof, and the module is 7% smaller than the previous 4.0 generation.

What to consider before buying

One thing is crucial with WHOOP, and sellers often write it in smaller print: after the annual membership expires, the subscription needs to be renewed, otherwise the tracker will lose most of its functions. It’s not a one-time purchase like a watch, but an ongoing commitment – in the US, renewal costs roughly 200 to 360 dollars annually, depending on the level. Anyone looking for a cheaper way to a “silent” display-less tracker should also consider new competition: Google recently introduced Fitbit Air for approximately 2,500 CZK with an optional, not mandatory, subscription – we wrote about it in a separate article. WHOOP has double the battery life, deeper analytics, and more sophisticated recovery metrics compared to it, while Fitbit Air offers a lower entry price and freedom without a subscription. But the trend is clear: a display is no longer a wrist requirement.

Could you live with a tracker without a display, or do you want to see data directly on your wrist?