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WHOOP Peak 5.0 vs Google Pixel Watch 3

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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Google Pixel Watch 3

Google Pixel Watch 3

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; Cortex-M33 coprocessor processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 5.
  • Wi-Fi 6 support.
KSh 37,500In 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 Google Pixel Watch 3, a smartwatch with a 1.2-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
Google Pixel Watch 3
Up to 24 hours per charge

Portability

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
About 26.5 g
Google Pixel Watch 3
31 g

Software

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
WHOOP with Peak membership
Google Pixel Watch 3
Wear OS 5

Connections

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Bluetooth
Google Pixel Watch 3
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3

Display

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor
Screenless tracker
Google Pixel Watch 3
1.2-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 320 ppi

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

WHOOP Peak 5.0 Sensor

  • Longer rated battery life: more than 14 days (vs 24 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: about 26.5 g (vs 31 g).
  • Screenless: worn day and night, with results read in the WHOOP app.
  • Daily recovery and strain scores.

Google Pixel Watch 3

  • 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).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Takes calls from the wrist over Bluetooth.

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PriorityWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorGoogle Pixel Watch 3
Battery lifeUp to 14+ daysUp to 24 hours per charge
PortabilityAbout 26.5 g31 g
SoftwareWHOOP with Peak membershipWear OS 5
ConnectionsBluetoothWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
DisplayScreenless tracker1.2-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 320 ppi
SensorsPPG heart-rate sensor, accelerometerCompass, altimeter

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorGoogle Pixel Watch 3
DisplayScreenless tracker41 mm: 1.2-inch; 45 mm: 1.4-inch Actua LTPO AMOLED
Screen resolutionNot applicable41 mm: 408 × 408; 45 mm: 456 × 456 pixels; 320 ppi
Display protection—3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display features—Always-on display; 1–60 Hz; DCI-P3 colour

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorGoogle Pixel Watch 3
Positioning / GNSSConnected smartphone GPS; no built-in GPSGPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSS
Network / cellular—LTE and UMTS on cellular editions
SIM / eSIM—LTE edition: eSIM
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3
NFC—Supported
Ultra Wideband (UWB)—Supported

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorGoogle Pixel Watch 3
BrandWHOOPGoogle
ModelWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorGoogle Pixel Watch 3
Dimensions34.7 × 24 × 10.6 mm41 mm or 45 mm diameter × 12.3 mm height
WeightApproximately 26.5 g41 mm: 31 g; 45 mm: 37 g, without band
Build materialsSensor housing with stainless-steel components; LED indicatorsAluminum case
Strap / bandSuperKnit ObsidianActive Band; fluoroelastomer
Announced—2024, August 13
Wrist size—41 mm: small 130–175 mm, large 165–210 mm; 45 mm: small 150–185 mm, large 165–215 mm
Controls / buttons—Rotating haptic crown, side button, and touchscreen

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorGoogle Pixel Watch 3
SensorsPPG heart-rate sensor; accelerometer; skin-temperature sensorCompass; altimeter; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; electrical ECG sensors; multipath optical heart-rate sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; skin-temperature sensor; barometer; magnetometer
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart rate; HRV; respiratory rate; skin temperature; Recovery; Strain; Healthspan; Health Monitor; Stress MonitorContinuous heart rate; ECG; SpO₂; skin temperature; stress tracking; cEDA
Sleep trackingLight, REM and deep sleep; duration; performance; consistency; sleep needSleep stages; sleep score; overnight health metrics
Sports / workout modesAutomatic and manual activity trackingMore than 40 exercise modes with running insights
Training & outdoor features—Cardio load, target load, readiness, running form and GPS route tracking
Safety & emergency features—Emergency SOS; fall detection; safety check

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorGoogle Pixel Watch 3
Battery lifeUp to 14+ daysUp to 24 hours with always-on display; 36 hours Battery Saver
ChargingWireless PowerPack; compatible with USB-C Basic ChargerUSB-C magnetic pin charging
Water resistanceIP68; up to 10 m for 2 hours5 ATM; IP68
Battery capacity—41 mm: 307 mAh; 45 mm: 420 mAh
Durability / certifications—IP68-rated dust and water resistance

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorGoogle Pixel Watch 3
Phone compatibilityiOS 18 or later recommended; Android 11 or later recommendedAndroid 10 or later; Google account
Companion appWHOOP with Peak membershipGoogle Pixel Watch; Fitbit
Colors—41 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz; 45 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorGoogle Pixel Watch 3
Charging timeApproximately 120 minutes41 mm: 24/35/60 minutes to 50/80/100%; 45 mm: 28/50/80 minutes
Movement sensorsAccelerometer—
Bluetooth and Wi-FiBluetooth—
Packing listWHOOP 5.0; SuperKnit Obsidian band; Wireless PowerPackWatch; small and large bands; charging dock or cable; quick start guide
Smart recognitionAutomatic activity detection—
Energy, load and readiness featuresRecovery; Strain; Sleep scores; personalized coaching—
Case material—100% recycled aluminum
Pixels per inch—320 ppi
Peak brightness—2,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum
Third-party fitness apps—Google Play apps; Google Maps; Google Wallet; Google Assistant
Release status—Available. Released 2024, September 10
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
4G bands—LTE
Network speed—HSPA, LTE

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorGoogle Pixel Watch 3
Processor—Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; Cortex-M33 coprocessor
RAM—2 GB SDRAM
Storage—32 GB eMMC
Operating system—Wear OS 5

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorGoogle Pixel Watch 3
Speaker—Supported
Microphone—Supported
Calling—Bluetooth or LTE calling depending on model and carrier

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 Google Pixel Watch 3 if you would rather have ECG heart-rhythm readings.

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In-stock alternatives

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicFor WHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicView product ↗OnePlus Watch 4For WHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorOnePlus Watch 4View product ↗Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mmFor Google Pixel Watch 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mmView product ↗

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