"It seems that in the world of 24/7 activity tracking, what's old is new again, as we see a resurgence in the availability of fitness bands that have no display and offer a distraction-free approach to measuring key health and wellness metrics. Polar has long set the standard for optical heart rate monitoring, and it brings its latest heart rate technology to a simple tracker with the new . Also: I swapped my Apple Watch Ultra for this big-screen Garmin that's easier to read Smart rings have dominated the distraction-free fitness sector for the past couple of years, and now we have major fitness brands offering alternatives to the Whoop band but without subscription fees."
"A small module measuring 27mm by 42mm by 9mm thick connects to a very comfortable fabric band with a total weight of just 29 grams. Polar includes both a small and a medium/large band in the box with the Loop charger. The Polar Loop has a Bluetooth radio to connect to your smartphone and has been lasting me a week between charges."
Polar introduced a displayless Loop fitness band that returns to distraction-free tracking while incorporating advanced optical heart rate monitoring. The Loop pairs with Polar smartwatches to capture GPS, lap details, and external sensors for advanced activity tracking. The hardware is compact: a 27mm by 42mm by 9mm module attached to a comfortable fabric band weighing 29 grams, with both small and medium/large bands included. The device communicates via Bluetooth with a smartphone and delivers about a week of battery life between charges. The Generation 3.5 optical sensor aims to match heart-rate readings closely with other Polar watches.
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