WHOOP Life vs Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
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| Feature |  WHOOP Life |  Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 55,500.00 | KSh 120,000.00 |
| Display | — | 1.98-inch Always-On Retina LTPO3 wide-angle OLED |
| Water resistance | IP68, water-resistant to 10 m; suitable for swimming and showering, not diving; ECG readings must be taken dry | 100 m under ISO 22810:2010; suitable for swimming, snorkeling, scuba and high-speed water sports |
| Processor | — | Apple S11 chip; 4-core Neural Engine |
| Storage | — | 64 GB |
| Operating system | — | watchOS 27 |
| Network / cellular | — | 5G RedCap and LTE cellular connectivity; international roaming supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | — | Precision dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5); Galileo; QZSS; BeiDou |
| Health & wellness features | Continuous heart rate and skin-temperature tracking; Recovery, Strain and Healthspan insights; Heart Screener with ECG, irregular-rhythm notifications and Blood Pressure Insights are region-, age- and eligibility-dependent and are not diagnostic | Heart rate and HRV; Blood Oxygen; ECG; respiratory rate; wrist temperature; Readiness and Vitals; high/low heart-rate and irregular-rhythm notifications; cycle tracking; hypertension notifications |
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| Specification | WHOOP Life | Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | WHOOP | Apple |
| Model | WHOOP MG with 12-month Life membership | Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm |
| Announced | — | 9 September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 34.7 × 24 × 10.6 mm | 49 × 44 × 12 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 27.3 g with band | Natural titanium: 63.0 g; black titanium: 63.1 g |
| Build materials | Compact matte-black sensor with brushed-metal detailing and conductive ECG clasp | Grade 5 titanium case; ceramic and zirconia back; flat sapphire crystal front |
| Wrist size | — | 130–210 mm |
| Strap / band | SuperKnit Luxe band with ECG-compatible conductive clasp | — |
| Controls / buttons | Screen-free wearable; measurements and controls are managed through the WHOOP app | Customizable Action button; Digital Crown with haptic feedback; side button; single tap, double tap and wrist flick gestures |
| Display | ||
| Display | — | 1.98-inch Always-On Retina LTPO3 wide-angle OLED |
| Screen resolution | — | 422 × 514 pixels, 326 ppi; 1,245 mm² display area |
| Display protection | — | Flat sapphire crystal |
| Display features | — | 1 Hz refresh; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness; 1 nit minimum brightness; Night Mode |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | — | Apple S11 chip; 4-core Neural Engine |
| CPU | — | 64-bit dual-core |
| GPU | — | PowerVR |
| Storage | — | 64 GB |
| Operating system | — | watchOS 27 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | — | 5G RedCap and LTE cellular connectivity; international roaming supported |
| SIM / eSIM | — | eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 or later required for ECG and Blood Pressure Insights | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | — | Supported; Apple Pay |
| Positioning / GNSS | — | Precision dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5); Galileo; QZSS; BeiDou |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip |
| Satellite features | — | Satellite communications for Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | — | Dual speakers with 86 dB siren; media playback |
| Microphone | — | Three-microphone array with beamforming and wind-noise mitigation |
| Calling | — | Cellular and Bluetooth calling; international emergency calling |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Enhanced PPG biometric sensor, accelerometer, skin-temperature sensor and ECG-ready contact pads | High-g accelerometer; high dynamic-range gyroscope; compass; barometer/always-on altimeter; ambient-light sensor; third-generation electrical heart sensor; always-on optical heart sensor; blood-oxygen sensor; temperature sensor; depth gauge; water-temperature sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Continuous heart rate and skin-temperature tracking; Recovery, Strain and Healthspan insights; Heart Screener with ECG, irregular-rhythm notifications and Blood Pressure Insights are region-, age- and eligibility-dependent and are not diagnostic | Heart rate and HRV; Blood Oxygen; ECG; respiratory rate; wrist temperature; Readiness and Vitals; high/low heart-rate and irregular-rhythm notifications; cycle tracking; hypertension notifications |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep duration, stages, performance, consistency, debt and coaching through the WHOOP app | Sleep duration and stages; sleep score; sleep-apnea notifications |
| Sports / workout modes | Automatic and manual activity tracking across supported workouts in the WHOOP app | Running; hiking; cycling; pool and open-water swimming; skiing; snowboarding; rowing; paddling; golf; walking; HIIT; yoga; strength; dance; Pilates; Tai Chi; kickboxing; multisport and more |
| Training & outdoor features | Strain, Recovery, VO2 max, training load and personalized coaching insights | Custom workouts and views; Training Load and Workout Effort; heart-rate zones; VO₂ max; Race Route; Pacer; running dynamics; automatic track detection; offline maps, routes, waypoints, Backtrack and elevation alerts |
| Safety & emergency features | — | Emergency SOS; satellite SOS and messaging; international emergency calling; siren; flashlight; Fall Detection; Crash Detection; Check In; noise monitoring; emergency waypoints |
| Diving / depth features | — | Recreational scuba diving to 40 m; automatic dive launch at 1 m; current/maximum depth and duration; GPS entry/exit points; depth gauge and water temperature |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 days | Up to 50 hours normal use; up to 84 hours Low Power Mode; up to 18 hours outdoor workout; up to 25 hours Extended Workout; up to 45 hours Max Extended Workout |
| Charging | Magnetic Wireless PowerPack or USB-C Basic Charger; approximately 120 minutes; not compatible with WHOOP 4.0 chargers | Fast-charge capable; up to 80% in about 45 minutes; 15 minutes for up to 18 hours normal use; 5 minutes for up to 10 hours sleep tracking |
| Water resistance | IP68, water-resistant to 10 m; suitable for swimming and showering, not diving; ECG readings must be taken dry | 100 m under ISO 22810:2010; suitable for swimming, snorkeling, scuba and high-speed water sports |
| Durability / certifications | — | IP6X dust resistance under IEC 60529; EN 13319 recreational diving to 40 m; tested to MIL‑STD‑810H |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Compatible phone running the current WHOOP app; iOS 16 or later, with Bluetooth 5.0+ required for ECG and Blood Pressure Insights | iPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 27 or later |
| Companion app | WHOOP app with included 12-month WHOOP Life membership | — |
| Colors | Obsidian sensor with premium SuperKnit Luxe band | Natural titanium; black titanium |
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