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WHOOP Peak 5.0 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm

  • Screen: 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch.
KSh 42,000In 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 9 44mm, a smartwatch with a 1.47-inch OLED screen, takes ECG heart-rhythm readings and has built-in GPS for runs without your phone.

Battery life

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Up to 14+ days
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Up to 30 hours per charge

Portability

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
About 26.5 g
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
34 g

Display

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Screenless tracker
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
1.47-inch OLED display

Software

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
WHOOP with Peak membership
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Wear OS 7

Connections

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Bluetooth
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor

  • Longer rated battery life: more than 14 days (vs 30 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: about 26.5 g (vs 34 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 42,000).

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm

  • Screen on the wrist for the time, notifications and workout stats.
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Built-in GPS (the other uses the phone's GPS).
  • Swimproof: water resistant to 50 m (vs 10 m).
  • Slimmer: 8.6 mm thick (vs 10.6 mm).
  • Takes calls from the wrist over Bluetooth.

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PriorityWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Battery lifeUp to 14+ daysUp to 30 hours per charge
PortabilityAbout 26.5 g34 g
DisplayScreenless tracker1.47-inch OLED display
SoftwareWHOOP with Peak membershipWear OS 7
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth 5.3
SensorsPPG heart-rate sensor, accelerometerSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
DisplayScreenless tracker44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolutionNot applicable44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels
Display protection—Sapphire crystal
Display features—3000 nits (peak)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Positioning / GNSSConnected smartphone GPS; no built-in GPSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5
Network / cellular—GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIM—eSIM
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3
NFC—Supported

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
BrandWHOOPSamsung
ModelWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 (40 mm and 44 mm configurations)
Dimensions34.7 × 24 × 10.6 mm44 mm: 46.0 × 43.7 × 8.6 mm; 40 mm: 42.7 × 40.4 × 8.6 mm
WeightApproximately 26.5 g44 mm: 34.0 g; 40 mm: 31.5 g, without band
Build materialsSensor housing with stainless-steel components; LED indicatorsAluminum case
Strap / bandSuperKnit ObsidianLightweight breathable Sport Band with Dynamic Lug System
Announced—2026, July 22
Controls / buttons—Touchscreen and two side buttons

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
SensorsPPG heart-rate sensor; accelerometer; skin-temperature sensorSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart rate; HRV; respiratory rate; skin temperature; Recovery; Strain; Healthspan; Health Monitor; Stress MonitorHeart rate; SpO₂; ECG; body composition; temperature; stress; Vitals; Heart Health Score
Sleep trackingLight, REM and deep sleep; duration; performance; consistency; sleep needSleep-stage tracking; sleep-apnea risk detection; sleep Vitals
Sports / workout modesAutomatic and manual activity trackingAutomatic and manual workout tracking across running, walking, cycling, swimming and other activities
Training & outdoor features—Daily Cardio Load; Fitness Index; workout and recovery guidance
Safety & emergency features—Fall detection and Emergency SOS

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Battery lifeUp to 14+ daysUp to 30 hours with AOD on
ChargingWireless PowerPack; compatible with USB-C Basic ChargerFast wireless charging, WPC-based
Water resistanceIP68; up to 10 m for 2 hours5 ATM; IP68
Battery capacity—44 mm: 445 mAh; 40 mm: 390 mAh
Durability / certifications—MIL-STD-810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Phone compatibilityiOS 18 or later recommended; Android 11 or later recommendedAndroid 13.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM; Google Mobile Services
Companion appWHOOP with Peak membershipGalaxy Wearable; Samsung Health
Colors—44 mm: Graphite, Silver; 40 mm: Graphite, Cream

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Charging timeApproximately 120 minutes44 mm: 100% in 90 minutes, 45% in 30 minutes; 40 mm: 100% in 80 minutes, 50% in 30 minutes
Movement sensorsAccelerometer—
Bluetooth and Wi-FiBluetooth—
Packing listWHOOP 5.0; SuperKnit Obsidian band; Wireless PowerPack—
Smart recognitionAutomatic activity detection—
Energy, load and readiness featuresRecovery; Strain; Sleep scores; personalized coaching—
Case material—Aluminum
Peak brightness—3,000 nits peak
Release status—Available. Released 2026, August 07
Model numbers—SM-L340, SM-L350, SM-L345F, SM-L355F, SM-L345U, SM-L355U
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 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
Network speed—HSPA, LTE
SAR (US)—1.06 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)—0.70 W/kg (body)
Additional durability features—Armor Aluminum 2

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Processor—Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm
CPU—5-core
RAM—2 GB
Storage—32 GB
Operating system—Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Speaker—Supported
Microphone—Supported
Calling—Bluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions

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 9 44mm if you would rather have ECG heart-rhythm readings.

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