Whoop has launched Meridian, a jewellery-like fitness band designed for continuous health monitoring in more formal or social settings, blending style with functionality without compromising data accuracy.
Whoop has introduced Meridian, a more jewellery-like version of its fitness band, as it continues to push users towards uninterrupted wear. The company says the new accessory is built for occasions when a fabric strap may feel out of place, but the goal remains the same: keep the tracker on the body so it can collect continuous health data. TechRadar reported that Meridian is intended to look more like a bracelet than a sports wearable, with a tapered shape and metallic finish.
The key technical point is that Meridian is not a different tracker. According to Whoop, it uses the same sensor array and offers the same tracking accuracy as the standard Whoop 5.0 band. That matters because Whoop’s broader system is built around 24/7 monitoring of sleep, strain, stress and heart health, delivered through a membership model rather than a conventional smartwatch-style product. Tom’s Guide has also noted that the current Whoop 5.0 is lighter and thinner than earlier models, with a faster processor and up to 14 days of battery life.
Whoop is selling Meridian as an accessory rather than a separate device, which means members can switch bands without losing continuity in their data. That approach fits with the company’s wider design philosophy, which already includes screen-free tracking and charging systems intended to reduce the need to remove the wearable. The latest version of the brand’s hardware, the Whoop MG, goes further by adding ECG and blood pressure features, although Live Science has reported that some users have raised concerns about hardware inconsistencies.
Meridian is available in Gold, Rose Gold, Alloy and Black, priced at $149, £119 or AU$219, and it goes on sale from Thursday 27 August. Tech wearables have often borrowed from jewellery design, with mixed results, but Whoop’s version is clearly aimed at users who want a more formal look without giving up continuous monitoring. In a crowded market that also includes lower-cost alternatives such as Amazfit’s Helio Strap, Whoop is betting that style and uninterrupted data collection can be sold together.
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