Why I chose this over all other Smartwatches - Whoop 4.0

The ‪@WHOOP‬ Strap 4.0 has been the answer to what I’ve wanted for a while: a robust fitness and health tracker with tons of data but NOT a smartwatch. That means I don’t have to worry about a screen scratching or breaking, it doesn’t demand my attention, and it has long battery life so that I can use it for sleep tracking.
I’ve already implemented it into my everyday life for the past month, but here’s my unboxing and overview!
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[@ThisIsTechToday]

Check out the WHOOP Strap 4.0 and Get a FREE MONTH with my link: myte.ch/whoop

[@sayanroy3465]

Need

[@mastanshiak9736]

Need

[@rohithvarma5839]

Need

[@atyantrajsingh6629]

Need

[@amitchavan6157]

Need

[@ktaltd]

That thing looks like a house arrest monitor with the battery pack😂

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I have fun imagining people think that about me

[@zehph]

Probably would wear it over my bicep, my smart watch is more than an activity tracker for me

[@ThisIsTechToday]

@@zehphYeah, their clothes and other bands are nice. The bicep band is something I want to check out.

[@jasonMB999]

You learnt alot from your past, well done.

[@NotFishyy]

Why did i read horse attack

[@Jok3rzGrinn]

I would buy a whoop in a heartbeat if I could buy it outright I hate that it's a subscription service.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Normally, I hate subscriptions, but. this one makes sense. - You get free upgrades, so when Whoop 5.0 comes out, you get it sent out to you. - You get free replacements. If you break it or it stops working, they send a new one. They even sent me another battery when I lost mine. - Not only do you not have to worry about breaking it, it also doesn't have fragile parts that can scratch or crack like a screen. - They have major upgrades and updates nearly every month or every other month, and they're actually useful and awesome. More than what other fitness bands offer. - Other fitness bands like fitbit or apple watch require a subscription if you want to use all of the health tracking or fitness/workout features anyways. - The amount you'd pay is less than what you'd pay if you had to buy a smartwatch outright every 2 years. If you do buy a smartwatch, you're likely paying for warranty and repair like AppleCare+, and you have a subscription anyways for all the features. So all that to say, I actually feel like I'm paying LESS and getting MORE than if I went with other options where I buy it outright.

[@Donald5557_]

@@ThisIsTechTodayThat is pretty cool and I didn’t know that so I might just buy it but I do want to let you know that the Apple Watch doesn’t have a subscription to use it’s health features the only subscription is for Fitness+ which has nothing to do with accessing your data.

[@BogdanKolodynski]

@@ThisIsTechTodaybut why do you need the latest next edition when the one u have works fine?!

[@nox2534]

@@BogdanKolodynskiit’s a free upgrade? You can keep your old one if you want to but I’m not sure why you would.

[@BogdanKolodynski]

@@nox2534 free but the product doesn’t function unless your in the subscription

[@itstheBMAC]

I’ve been SERIOUSLY considering getting one. Now I might have to!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Dude, I love mine. Super comfortable, can get clothing that hides it and lets you wear it on other parts of your body, the app is gorgeous, and in the one month I've been using it, they added a whole new feature. They're constantly adding to it!

[@1andtheOnly]

Some govt agents chatting with each other 🤣.

[@itstheBMAC]

@@1andtheOnly You're a fool.

[@FranklovesBunnies]

Guys it’s $30 a month and you’re stuck in a 12 month contract to even use the app. Lol no thanks

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I paid $17 a month. The monthly fee is actually worth it because they have added new features every month, if they come out with a new model they'll send that one out to you, if you break yours, they'll send a new one out, and the value of taking care of your health is worth the cost. A lot of people who were hesitant to get it end up seeing how its worth it after using it for a few months. I hate subscriptions and fees. This is one that I'm on board for.

[@FringeWizard2]

​@@ThisIsTechTodayI only care about swimming can I dive with this?

[@Rotundalover]

And for this reason (forced subscription) I’m out.

[@technicolourmyles]

@@ThisIsTechTodayhow did you get it for only $17 a month?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

@@technicolourmyles 2 year plan.

[@hyena280]

I won't buy anything that needs a subscription. Not my phone, vehicle, internet, not anything. This product, because of the subscription, won't be bought by me.

[@AcmePhoto]

I was uninterested as well when I heard subscription. I am curious how you have and use your phone without a "subscription" however. Same goes for your internet. Please explain.

[@jasonMB999]

If you don't want to pay your internet monthly then how do you get wifi? 😂

[@jasonMB999]

How do you get your music? 😂Like tgere is so much convenience in subscription... Ghe only sub that's nit worth my money is a gym subscription

[@whitepouch0904]

@@jasonMB999 stealing from neighbors

[@jasonMB999]

@@whitepouch0904 so sad.

[@taguuuu]

a watch that doesn't tell time. AMAZING!!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

....it's not a watch. 🤦‍♂️

[@austin.t5557]

Ima be honest I have about 12 smart watches myself, and a bunch more traditional watches. Unless I wear a watch back to back, I rarely have a watch die on me after a full day of use, that's with always on display turned on.

[@JustifyJustin]

All good and well but not a fan of how hardware now morphs into a subscription service. This reminds me of how you spend a fortune on a new BMW which has heated seat hardware installed but you have to unlock it with a monthly fee.

[@johnw9177]

I got tired of updating my Apple Watch, and paying the monthly added fee for the extra phone on my account. Plus, I prefer wearing traditional watches during the work day (go with my attire better than a smartwatch). I’ve worn the Oura ring for about a year now. It fits my needs better, but for fitness it’s not meeting my needs. Plus, it’s uncomfortable rowing wearing the ring. I’m going to try the Whoop hoping it meets my needs.

[@alexv1190]

You sound pretty egotistical.

[@joonyer_]

@@alexv1190I know this is old but yeah seriously 😂 I can’t remember the last time I updated my Apple Watch and you also don’t even need the cellular version

[@gersongomez1876]

You don’t have to update the latest pole watch every year and you don’t have to get the cellular version ….

[@masdits]

Absolutely agree Already moved to whoop since july 2023 but still need my fenix to do exercise. Whoop is the best sleep recovery strain data Garmin is the best for my exercises

[@Dara-ih6jq]

Yeah, but it is nice to actually be able to tell the time sometimes and answer calls or see who messaged you without having to pull out your phone little things like that or being able to play Spotify on a run without having to bring your phone. I’ll stick with my fit bit. I like them because they give you just what you need and nothing more and my battery last longer than a week so I’m never really worried about it dying because it only takes two hours to charge and that last me about 8 to9 days

[@ThisIsTechToday]

You want a smartwatch. This isn’t that. I don’t want a smartwatch. I want this. That’s the point of the video.

[@mahi3646]

Could you list out all the other smart watches you're holding initially in the video

[@darianbroadhead2863]

My garmin 935 is 5 years old and the battery lasts me 2 weeks still and stays alive during the length of an Ironman race with continues gps the entire time. And the odds of it breaking are next to none considering I was in a severe mountain bike accident and shattered my damn wrist but my watch only came out with a few scratches and it took a direct high intense impact.

[@alexcruzship3683]

I do calisthenics so I can’t have the Oura ring as an option and I didn’t know that the whoop was this sleek in design and that I could wear it with my wrist wraps for hand stands but I really wanted to have something to track steps and calories and all of that

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Steps are an inferior method of tracking. Shop tracks calories burned based on a more accurate and robust method of measurement and calculation.

[@FernandoRamos-zh7uj]

There’s an arm band accessory you can get

[@slygrinko253]

I wouldn’t rely on it. The lug broke off while I was mowing a lawn. I had one of the previous versions, and both of them stopped working with them a year or two

[@anthonyschutz7201]

They need to make a smartwatch collaboration with the accuracy of this.

[@Jpucci18]

Been considering buying a whoop for about a week now. Found out it requires a subscription after already purchasing the whoop itself. No longer considering buying a whoop for that one reason

[@tuftedoge7262]

It looks like a petite ankle monitor

[@gooxh]

I wore something similar when i crossed county lines 3 years ago.

[@Buckstein11]

So you want me to just walk around with a battery strapped to my hand? Damn

[@OnlyPrems]

Everyone says it gives a ton of data but no one says what data and why does it matter. I am still not sold on this- does paying close to $400 a year going to make life better than without?

[@Josh-so1ld]

I know there are a lot of benefits, and for something like this, I won’t even mind a subscription. That is, until I realized how expensive it is. Just get something like the fitbit flex 2. It has no screen and is very simple, and has a long battery life of 5 days compared to about 1 days for other watches. Premium isn’t a must, and its 10 dollars a month instead of 30.

[@BeeBombard]

But a monthly subscription is a no go for many people. Not cool

[@ThisIsTechToday]

It’s cheaper and better than buying it outright and having to resell it. You gotta look at the numbers and how they give you free replacements and upgrades. It ends up being cheaper 🤷‍♂️

[@vitalis]

Paying $30/monthly on top of the strap is a joke. It isn’t even that accurate. It just has nicer looking UI app

[@ThisIsTechToday]

You don't pay for the strap. That's what people don't understand. You break it, it stops working, they put out a new one and they send you one for free. It's ONLY the subscription you pay and any new bands you want to get. If you replace a smart watch every one or two years this ends up being cheaper than that.

[@shunae86]

Well, if you’re not using your smartwatch until you didn’t realize its battery died, how’s this thing gonna make a difference…? You have even less reason to remember it since it has no screen…

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Because I don’t use smartwatches for smart watch things. I use it for fitness and health things, and I check that on my phone all the time. I’m more aware of it and what it has to offer far more than a smartwatch. Haven’t had an issue with the whoop yet.

[@DOORՏ]

but it doesnt even show the time

[@ThisIsTechToday]

It’s not a watch.

[@Luke-fi8cm]

Are you able to order it from South Africa?

[@shaxshaw]

A screen could kill them?

[@rokenrol17]

The subscription is dealbreaker

[@ZRay507]

imagine paying a subscription for your writs band... insane

[@saltyarmysoldier2602]

Total house arrest

[@voltgaming2213]

Yes great idea along with a g shock

[@Jaybash_]

Honestly, to the people that complain about whoops subscription, don’t sub to whoop or even research about it, go buy something else and enjoy it, there’s no need to hate on people who want to enjoy whoop lol, chill out 😂

[@ThisIsTechToday]

lol. For real!

[@slygrinko253]

I had one of the previous versions. The band kept breaking so did the actual gadget. In my opinion it was not made for athletes or someone with a blue collar job and somewhat unreliable

[@a23-t6g]

I thought the whole point of a smart-watch/band is to show your performance without the need to open your phone. Also, they call it a watch. It doesn't even show the time😂

[@ThisIsTechToday]

…it’s not a smartwatch.

[@Dadog111]

I have a fitbit flex 2 no contract its way more easy to own ait has a nice band

[@Power_Buddi]

Time to get one of these

[@ShervinShares]

WHOOP ftw

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Love mine so much

[@onlyagreeingsometimes]

I just would appreciate it if there was a stand-alone model. Most Gen-z users don't know what a stand-alone product is. Even some who are in the military don't.

[@Eiger-m6n]

I am out at sea for months, some days without internet. Will whoop be able to track and work correctly for me ?

[@x_yomikemi_x5416]

It can be use on a leg too? Just curious

[@gabardjean-paul3779]

how about the drying time after a shower right before getting to bed ?

[@babluch7205]

That's a ton of information man

[@vnzstz209]

Does this have EKG. Asking because my father has heart problems and we need something to replace his apple watch

[@CHAZZA99FLY]

Doesn't track the most simplest of things though...steps

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Because steps don’t matter and are a terrible way to track things. It’s pretty trash science.

[@thatoneramdomautistic009]

It's not a watch. It's a fitness tracker

[@Theholyfatherofdeath]

Just get a garmin it’s cheaper over all and is a better and longer lasting smart watch

[@razgrizbird4562]

Aaand this isnwhy I wear a Garmin. No subscription. Sorry WHOOP, AND SORRY FITBIT. I'm not paying for additional features.

[@KingKoalafied]

just remember that even whoop will tell you that these numbers are not perfectly accurate

[@Jaiden645]

Is this an ad

[@ThisIsTechToday]

No. Ads require disclosure by law according to the FTC. I'm also a legally registered business that adheres to local and federal laws. I also value integrity and showing respect to my audience. Not everything you see that someone genuinely likes is an ad.

[@hbguimaraes]

Subscription needed, enough said… NO THANKS !!!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

It's worth it and cheaper than other smart devices since you don't have to buy it and you get free replacements.

[@M.TanveerUAE]

Bros Wearing A #teamseas 😂

[@MKGamingInvesting]

Wearing it while it charges is not healthy though

[@Theprodator]

And you did not mentione the battery life of the whoop...

[@ThisIsTechToday]

It’s a 60 second short. Not a review. Improper expectations.

[@gigairaqq7322]

I like knowing the time

[@sandhyatiwari9589]

Always on display is a something el

[@janty962]

Wow cool but i donno if its sell in my country in asia

[@markrhule943]

Can it tell the time ?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

It’s not a watch. You can’t think of it as a watch or a smartwatch. It’s not those at all. It’s completely different. You can wear this in your wrist, arm, leg, etc. do you put a watch on your arm or leg?

[@BIGturbulance]

Buy a Huawei watch gt4, its battery life is unbelievable

[@3bdmalik]

What's the name of the sliver watch your wore.

[@poképj_7]

You kinda look like Max Park.

[@neel-uronchondi9339]

I would like to get slim n comfortable band! It doesn’t look comfortable and it’s big also! And after spend $250 then u have to pay monthly subscription fee! So big ‘NO’ from me!

[@itsEJ-15]

Huawei band 9?

[@ChrisSh1984]

So you don’t realise your smartwatch has died, even with a screen, and your solution is to go with a device which has no screen. Makes sense…

[@ThisIsTechToday]

The point was….I don’t use the smartwatch.

[@koopalibrary]

You cant tell the hour though which i need

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I use my phone lol. It’s not a watch

[@koopalibrary]

@@ThisIsTechToday it doubles as a watch for me. don't like keeping my phone at hand while i work and/or do sports.

[@Pab12play]

No thanks. I'm better off with my garmin that lasts about 30 days on a single charge.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

A garmin isn't even close to the same thing as a Whoop strap. They're different categories of products.

[@TariqBandar]

You look like you do EDC videos 😅

[@ThisIsTechToday]

lol, thanks? I don’t really do that, but sometime I make accessory video.

[@shabazkhanmuhammed1582]

Dose it gives call notification

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Nope. Only one alarm to wake you up.

[@v3ks]

what do you mean free month? its a subsciption? he he hell nah

[@ThisIsTechToday]

….a free month. The first one is free. If you don’t like it send it back. If you like it, you continue. It’s the only subscription I like paying and makes sense over buying outright. Think about it more and run the numbers instead of blindly hating subscriptions.

[@aal5508]

Its a trap

[@NWOKingTae]

So you made something with a point become pointless? 😂

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I have no idea what you're saying. Try using a coherent and complete sentence.

[@Hmg-r4e]

pain sponsorship?

[@DJWOODENSPOON]

Ok

[@baut_4451]

Whats the name of the bracelet smart watch you were wearing at the start?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

myte.ch/whoop

[@Gamer_DayZ]

Can I have one?

[@LostZeldris]

How much does it cost, tho?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Click the link. It’s more complicated than that

[@daltonc690]

Lol a subscription

[@ThisIsTechToday]

It's amazing and worth it. One of the few ever worth it and that financially makes sense compared to buying it outright. I hate subscriptions. This one is great.

[@mightymakills6273]

Can I have one ?

[@bennyblumoon]

cool

[@wigwam3270]

lol if you’re rich. 😂

[@mohamedrayanekhamlichi]

#teamseas

[@TomPaulmann]

can i have one smartwatch

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Never.

[@TomPaulmann]

🤣🤣🤣@@ThisIsTechToday

[@yveslegh]

👍

[@rt-viz954]

You literally dont use this, disgusting to advertise scams

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I literally use this. Check all of my videos since then on my channel, my Twitter and Instagram posts. Stop making accusations you can’t back up. Here, I’ll make it easy for you. instagram.com/reel/C3OHwlBg6sq/?igsh=MWl3a2pseG4wazBmcA== Don’t be a dick you dick.

[@clementbonelli2882]

Bs

[@neel-uronchondi9339]

It is super overpriced! Then u have to pay subscription fee! So big ‘No’ from me!

[@taniatalavera8662]

💪

[@korbendallas2741]

Paid ad

[@ThisIsTechToday]

It's not. Stop making unsubstantiated claims.