Too Close to Call
VS
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
8.6
Outdoor enthusiasts and athletes wanting rugged Android smartwatch durability
Score Comparison
Criteria
Whoop 5.0
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Overall Score
8.7
8.6
Health Insights & AI
9.8
9.2
Sleep Tracking
9.5
8.8
Battery Life
7.5
7.5
Value for Money
6.5
6.5
Design & Comfort
8.5
9.2
Activity Tracking
8.5
9.0
App & Ecosystem
9.0
9.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Whoop 5.0
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Price
$199/yr
$649
Released
15-Jan-25
25-Jul-25
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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Outdoor enthusiasts and athletes wanting rugged Android smartwatch durability
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra brings rugged adventure-ready features to Android users, offering a compelling alternative to Apple Watch Ultra for those in the Samsung ecosystem.
Strengths
- Rugged titanium construction for extreme sports
- 100-hour battery in power saving mode
- Dual-frequency GPS for superior accuracy
- Water resistant to 10ATM (100m)
Limitations
- Premium $649 price tag
- Large 47mm case may overwhelm smaller wrists
- Still shorter battery than Garmin alternatives
