Whoop’s New Meridian Band Looks Like Jewelry, Not a Fitness Tracker
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Fitness trackers are great for giving you health data, but wouldn’t it be nice if they looked better doing it?
Whoop’s Meridian certainly does. The new luxe band is designed to look like an upscale piece of jewelry, not a device.
Launched this week, the band is made of durable titanium Milanese mesh, a type of woven metal long used in jewelry and watches — so you immediately get that bracelet-like look when you slip it on. You can choose between four shiny metallic finishes in gold, silver or rose gold, or opt for a solid matte black.
But the Meridian isn’t just for show; Whoop released it to fill a real gap in the market. As a device, Whoop is designed to be worn 24/7 to gather the most accurate data, divided into the brand’s categories of Recovery, Strain, Sleep and Stress. Constant use is so important to its function that the brand designed the Wireless PowerPack, a small, wearable charger that fits right over the sensor. You can boost the battery without removing the band.
Many users slip off their devices before going to dressier events, because no one wants a clunky wearable throwing off a great outfit. Meridian, Whoop says, will step into that role: the health tracker that looks like a classy, event-ready accessory.
With that in mind, though, it’s worth noting that the Wireless PowerPack doesn’t fit on the Meridian band. You’ll need to remove the band in order to charge the tracker, or switch it to one of Whoop’s other bands and then attach the charger. Good thing the new band fits to Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG, both of which carry an extra-long battery life of up to 14 days.
The Meridian’s $149 price tag also makes it the most expensive band in Whoop’s lineup, on top of Whoop’s required subscription fee of at least $239 per year. You’re paying a luxe price for a luxe item — but at least it looks the part.
