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The Whoop 5.0 band aims to appeal to a broader consumer base.
Its features are informed by other leading health trackers.
It comes with three subscription tiers.
Four years after the launch of the Whoop 4.0, the brand finally launched two new health trackers, the Whoop 5.0 and the Whoop MG. last summer.
While Whoop is mainly considered a health tracker used by pro athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the launch of the new wearables caters to a more general, health-minded customer base willing to pay a high price for cutting-edge health tech.
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