Whoop’s been doing this for many years, but something it’s doing differently this time is three subscription tiers, for two devices: one top-end tier for the Whoop MG, and two subscriptions ...

Polar’s recent Grit X2 Pro’s U.S. release was postponed earlier this month thanks to that same uncertainty. Polar will be back with more details on its screen-less tracker on September 3.

Polar has confirmed it’s launching a screen-free fitness tracker to rival Whoop in the coming months, while the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor is available to pre-order now.

Polar's running watches, such as the Polar Grit X2 Pro, and heart rate monitors, like the Polar H10, are usually very well-reviewed, which bodes well for the wearable. (Image credit: Whoop) ...

Polar just announced a screenless, subscription-free fitness tracker that sounds a lot like a Whoop strap. This follows rumors about similar upcoming products from Amazfit and Garmin. Here's what ...

The Whoop 4.0 isn't a smartwatch or a Fitbit; it's something quite different, right down to the way you pay to own it. ... Hardcore fitness fanatics should look at a Garmin or Polar wearable.

The WHOOP 4.0 performed well compared to my Polar strap and other wearables during most workouts. It’s still not perfect in nailing high-intensity bursts, but overall, ...

Whoop is about hacking your performance, ... If you are one, though, stop playing in the bush leagues with trinkets from Fitbit and Polar. This is the tracker you want. Whoop. The Good.

However, the cost of ownership is very high for what you get, and runners or cyclists may find just as much (if not more) benefit from a Garmin or Polar wearable. The Oura Ring and Whoop 4.0 are ...

From Garmin to Whoop and Polar, the rise in fitness tech subscriptions is a sign that one day we'll own nothing. Features. By Matt Evans published 10 May 2025 ...