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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs WHOOP Peak 5.0

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels.
  • Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 5; One UI 6 Watch.
KSh 45,000In Stock
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WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor

  • About 26.5 g.
  • Screenless tracker.
  • Up to 14+ days.
  • Bluetooth.
  • IP68 water and dust resistance.
KSh 38,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor, a screenless tracker you read in the WHOOP app, lasts longer between charges (more than 14 days) and works with Android phones and iPhones, though it needs a WHOOP membership, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, a smartwatch with a 1.5-inch OLED screen, takes ECG heart-rhythm readings and has a premium titanium build.

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Up to 80 hours per charge
WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Up to 14+ days

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
60.5 g
WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
About 26.5 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
1.5-inch OLED display
WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Screenless tracker

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Wear OS 5
WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
WHOOP with Peak membership

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Bluetooth 5.3
WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Bluetooth

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

  • Screen on the wrist for the time, notifications and workout stats.
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Titanium case (vs stainless steel case).
  • Built-in GPS (the other uses the phone's GPS).
  • Swimproof: water resistant to 100 m (vs 10 m).
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor

  • Longer rated battery life: more than 14 days (vs 80 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: about 26.5 g (vs 60.5 g).
  • Screenless: worn day and night, with results read in the WHOOP app.
  • Daily recovery and strain scores.
  • Lower price: KSh 38,000 (vs KSh 45,000).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch UltraWHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Battery lifeUp to 80 hours per chargeUp to 14+ days
Portability60.5 gAbout 26.5 g
Display1.5-inch OLED displayScreenless tracker
SoftwareWear OS 5WHOOP with Peak membership
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysisPPG heart-rate sensor, accelerometer

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraWHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Display1.5-inch Super AMOLEDScreenless tracker
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixelsNot applicable
Display protectionSapphire crystal—
Display featuresFull-colour always-on display—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraWHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3—
NFCSupported—
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoConnected smartphone GPS; no built-in GPS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraWHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
BrandSamsungWHOOP
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraWHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Announced2024, July 10—
Dimensions47.1 × 47.4 × 12.1 mm34.7 × 24 × 10.6 mm
Weight60.5 g without bandApproximately 26.5 g
Build materialsTitanium caseSensor housing with stainless-steel components; LED indicators
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen; Quick button; Home and Back buttons—
Strap / band—SuperKnit Obsidian

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraWHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
ProcessorExynos W1000, 3 nm—
CPU5-core—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB—
Storage32 GB—
Operating systemWear OS 5; One UI 6 Watch—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraWHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
SpeakerSupported—
MicrophoneSupported—
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraWHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorPPG heart-rate sensor; accelerometer; skin-temperature sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen, skin temperature and Energy Score; availability varies by market and paired phoneContinuous heart rate; HRV; respiratory rate; skin temperature; Recovery; Strain; Healthspan; Health Monitor; Stress Monitor
Sleep trackingSleep tracking, sleep coaching and sleep-apnoea features where availableLight, REM and deep sleep; duration; performance; consistency; sleep need
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes including multisport and automatic workout detectionAutomatic and manual activity tracking
Training & outdoor featuresDual-frequency GPS; GPX routes; Track Back; personalised heart-rate zones; Functional Threshold Power—
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection, SOS and siren features when configured—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraWHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Battery capacity590 mAh—
Battery lifeUp to 80 hours with Always-On Display off; up to 60 hours with Always-On Display on; up to 100 hours in Power Saving ModeUp to 14+ days
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedWireless PowerPack; compatible with USB-C Basic Charger
Water resistance10 ATM; IP68IP68; up to 10 m for 2 hours
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraWHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Phone compatibilityAndroid 11.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMiOS 18 or later recommended; Android 11 or later recommended
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthWHOOP with Peak membership
ColorsTitanium Silver; Titanium Gray; Titanium White—

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraWHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Case materialTitanium—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, July 24—
Model numbersSM-L705F, SM-L705N, SM-L705U—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—
SAR (EU)0.11 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)—
Charging time—Approximately 120 minutes
Movement sensors—Accelerometer
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi—Bluetooth
Packing list—WHOOP 5.0; SuperKnit Obsidian band; Wireless PowerPack
Smart recognition—Automatic activity detection
Energy, load and readiness features—Recovery; Strain; Sleep scores; personalized coaching

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.

In summary

Get the WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor if you want a screenless tracker with longer battery life, or the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra if you would rather have ECG heart-rhythm readings.

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In-stock alternatives

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