Top Screenless Fitness Trackers Compared: Whoop and Its Best Alternatives
Let’s dive straight into the key insights, but please stay until we break down all these info.
Detailed Breakdown
1. Oura Ring (Gen 3 / Gen 4)
- Website: https://ouraring.com
- Type: Finger ring
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Key Features:Sleep stages, HRV, SpO₂, body temperature, readiness score
Long battery life: ~4–7 days
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Pros: Discreet and lightweight
Excellent for long-term health tracking - Cons:Not ideal for strength training or contact sports (has to be removed)
Subscription needed for full insights
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Price:$349 (Black/Silver) → $499 (Gold/Rose Gold)
Subscription: $5.99/month for full features
2. Polar Verity Sense
- Website: https://www.polar.com/us-en/products/accessories/polar-verity-sense
- Type: Arm/forearm optical HR sensor
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Key Features: Real-time heart rate during workouts
ANT+/Bluetooth support for third-party apps
Battery: ~20 hours of continuous use -
Pros: High-accuracy HR datas
No display or distractions
Water-resistant (50m)
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Cons: No sleep or recovery tracking
Not a full-time wearable
- Price: $104.95
3. CardioMood (Model 287-1 / 287-2)
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Website: https://cardiomood.com/shop
- Type: Wrist band
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Key Features: Advanced HRV, respiration, stress, EEG brain wave analysis, sleep
Raw data export -
Pros: Clinical-grade insights
Screen-free interface -
Cons: Expensive
Not waterproof
Some features only via dashboard plans -
Price: 287‑1: €399 (~$420)
287‑2: €699 (~$740)
Optional Dashboard Subscription: €99/mo
4. Biostrap EVO
- Website: https://biostrap.com
- Type: Wrist band
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Key Features: HRV, SpO₂, respiratory rate, sleep stages, activity
Clinical-grade photoplethysmography (PPG)
Battery: ~2–3 days
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Pros: Passive health and recovery monitoring
No screen
Offers medical-grade accuracy -
Cons:Less workout data fidelity
Membership needed for deeper analysis - Price: $199–249
Total Cost Over 2 Years (USD Estimate)
| Device | Hardware | 2-Year Subscription | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whoop | $0 | $480 ($20/mo avg) | $480 |
| Oura Ring | $399 | $144 ($5.99/mo) | $543 |
| Polar Verity | $105 | $0 | $105 |
| CardioMood | $420–740 | Optional (€99/mo) | High |
| Biostrap EVO | $249 | Optional ($0–$300) | $249–549 |
Conclusion: Best Low-Cost Multi-Function Alternative
If you want more than just heart rate, but can't justify Whoop’s pricing, then:
✅ Biostrap EVO is the best balance of:
- Multiple health functions (HRV, SpO₂, respiration, sleep)
- Screen-free design
- No required subscription
- Mid-range price
It’s perfect for people (or teams) who want:
- Passive health monitoring
- Wellness-focused metrics
- No distractions or screens
- A one-time cost option
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