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Eve Davies

I used the Apple Watch and Whoop to track my sleep for a year — there's a clear winner for me

Rose gold Apple Watch with purple strap on sage green studio background (left). Black fabric Whoop fitness tracker with silver clasp on sage green studio background (right).

The Apple Watch 10 and Whoop 5.0/MG both appear in our guide to the best sleep trackers of 2026 and you're probably wondering which is right for you. Apple's flagship watch, first released in 2015, is now in its 11th generation and is arguably the most popular smartwatch of all time.

By comparison, the Whoop fitness and recovery tracker, also launched in 2015, was initially marketed as a recovery tool for elite athletes. The brand has since moved to a subscription model and the device gained more mainstream popularity, particularly with those looking to get more in-depth insights into their sleep.

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