Whoop 5.0 Wins
Winner
VS
Garmin Forerunner 165
8.5
Runners and cyclists wanting accurate GPS and training metrics without premium prices
Score Comparison
Criteria
Whoop 5.0
Garmin Forerunner 165
Overall Score
8.7
8.5
Health Insights & AI
9.8
8.5
Sleep Tracking
9.5
8.0
Battery Life
7.5
8.8
Value for Money
6.5
8.5
Design & Comfort
8.5
8.2
Activity Tracking
8.5
9.0
App & Ecosystem
9.0
8.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Whoop 5.0
Garmin Forerunner 165
Price
$199/yr
$250
Released
15-Jan-25
20-Feb-24
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Whoop 5.0
Serious athletes and biohackers wanting the deepest recovery analytics
Whoop 5.0 delivers unparalleled recovery insights for dedicated athletes willing to invest in a subscription-based health platform.
Strengths
- Industry-leading recovery and strain insights
- Healthspan feature tracks physiological age
- Journal correlates behaviors with metrics
- Screenless design eliminates distractions
Limitations
- Expensive subscription ($199-359/year required)
- Device stops working without subscription
- No display for real-time data
When to Choose Garmin Forerunner 165
Runners and cyclists wanting accurate GPS and training metrics without premium prices
The Forerunner 165 brings Garmin's renowned GPS accuracy and training features to a more accessible price point with a stunning AMOLED screen.
Strengths
- Excellent GPS accuracy
- Beautiful AMOLED display
- Body Battery and Training Readiness
- Garmin Coach adaptive plans
Limitations
- Limited advanced analytics vs higher models
- No music storage
- Plastic case feels less premium
