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WHOOP ONE 5.0 vs Apple Watch SE 3

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor

  • About 26.5 g.
  • Screenless tracker.
  • Up to 14+ days.
  • Bluetooth.
  • IP68 water and dust resistance.
KSh 37,000In Stock
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Apple Watch SE 3

Apple Watch SE 3

  • Screen: 40mm: 324 × 394 pixels; 44mm: 368 × 448 pixels.
  • Apple S10; 4-core Neural Engine processor.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs watchOS 26, upgradable to watchOS 27.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
KSh 37,500In Stock
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OnePlus Watch 4KSh 38,500
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Google Pixel Watch 3KSh 37,500
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Our quick verdict

The Apple Watch SE 3, a smartwatch, runs watchOS built around the iPhone and has built-in GPS for runs without your phone and faster recharging (45 minutes), while the WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor, a screenless tracker you read in the WHOOP app, lasts much longer between charges (14 days vs 18 hours) and works with Android phones and iPhones.

Battery life

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor
Up to 14+ days
Apple Watch SE 3
Up to 18 hours per charge

Portability

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor
About 26.5 g
Apple Watch SE 3
26.3 g

Display

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor
Screenless tracker
Apple Watch SE 3
OLED display

Software

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor
WHOOP with One membership
Apple Watch SE 3
WatchOS 26

Connections

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor
Bluetooth
Apple Watch SE 3
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor

  • Longer battery life: up to 14 days (vs 18 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Screenless: worn day and night, with results read in the WHOOP app.
  • Daily recovery and strain scores.

Apple Watch SE 3

  • Screen on the wrist for the time, notifications and workout stats.
  • Built-in GPS (the other uses the phone's GPS).
  • Recharges faster: 45 minutes (vs 2 hours).
  • Takes calls from the wrist over Bluetooth.

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PriorityWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorApple Watch SE 3
Battery lifeUp to 14+ daysUp to 18 hours per charge
PortabilityAbout 26.5 g26.3 g
DisplayScreenless trackerOLED display
SoftwareWHOOP with One membershipwatchOS 26
ConnectionsBluetoothWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance50 m

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorApple Watch SE 3
DisplayScreenless trackerAlways-On Retina LTPO OLED
Screen resolutionNot applicable40mm: 324 × 394 pixels; 44mm: 368 × 448 pixels
Display protection—Ion-X glass
Display features—1000 nits (peak)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorApple Watch SE 3
Positioning / GNSSConnected smartphone GPS; no built-in GPSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Network / cellular—GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM / eSIM—eSIM
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth—5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC—Supported; Apple Pay

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorApple Watch SE 3
BrandWHOOPApple
ModelWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorApple Watch SE 3
Dimensions34.7 × 24 × 10.6 mm40mm: 40 × 34 × 10.7 mm; 44mm: 44 × 38 × 10.7 mm
WeightApproximately 26.5 g40mm: GPS 26.3 g, GPS + Cellular 26.4 g; 44mm: GPS 32.9 g, GPS + Cellular 33.0 g
Build materialsSensor housing with stainless-steel components; LED indicatorsAluminum case
Strap / bandCoreKnit Jet Black—
Announced—2025, September 09
Wrist size—40mm: 130–200 mm; 44mm: 140–245 mm
Controls / buttons—Digital Crown with haptic feedback; side button

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorApple Watch SE 3
SensorsPPG heart-rate sensor; accelerometer; skin-temperature sensorSecond-generation optical heart sensor; temperature sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensor
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart rate; HRV; respiratory rate; skin temperature; Recovery; StrainHigh and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle tracking; mindfulness and medications apps
Sleep trackingLight, REM and deep sleep; duration; performance; consistency; sleep needSleep duration and sleep stages
Sports / workout modesAutomatic and manual activity trackingWorkout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detection
Training & outdoor features—Pace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrack
Safety & emergency features—Emergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash Detection

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorApple Watch SE 3
Battery lifeUp to 14+ daysUp to 18 hours normal use; 32 hours Low Power Mode; 7 hours outdoor workout
ChargingUSB-C Basic Charger; compatible with Wireless PowerPackMagnetic fast charging
Water resistanceIP68; up to 10 m for 2 hours50 m; swimproof

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorApple Watch SE 3
Phone compatibilityiOS 18 or later recommended; Android 11 or later recommendediPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later); iOS 26 or later
Companion appWHOOP with One membershipApple Watch app on iPhone
Colors—Midnight, Starlight

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorApple Watch SE 3
Charging timeApproximately 120 minutesAbout 45 minutes to 80%
Movement sensorsAccelerometer—
Bluetooth and Wi-FiBluetooth—
Packing listWHOOP 5.0; CoreKnit Jet Black band; Basic Charger—
Smart recognitionAutomatic activity detection—
Energy, load and readiness featuresRecovery; Strain; Sleep scores; personalized coaching—
strap materialCoreKnit—
temperature monitoringSkin-temperature tracking—
Included membership tierWHOOP One, 12-month subscription bundle as listed—
Pixels per inch—326 ppi
Peak brightness—Up to 1,000 nits
Cover / touchscreen—Supported
Release status—Available. Released 2025, September 19
Model numbers—A3325, A3324, A3328, A3326, A3327, A3329, A3391, A3392
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International, China, HK; HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, Canada
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada
5G bands—SA/NSA
Network speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G
SAR (US)—1.18 W/kg (head)
SAR (EU)—0.42 W/kg (head)
Additional hardware features—Media playback
Battery type—Rechargeable lithium-ion

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorApple Watch SE 3
Processor—Apple S10; 4-core Neural Engine
CPU—64-bit dual-core
GPU—PowerVR
Storage—64 GB
Operating system—watchOS 26, upgradable to watchOS 27

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorApple Watch SE 3
Speaker—Supported
Microphone—Supported
Calling—Bluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models

In summary

Get the WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor if you want a screenless tracker with much longer battery life, or the Apple Watch SE 3 if you would rather have the time, notifications and workout stats on your wrist.

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In-stock alternatives

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