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The 8-day Polar Loop tracker challenges Whoop and Garmin with subscription-free workout data


This screenless, subscription-free Polar wristband will compete with the Whoop 5.0, Garmin Index Monitor, and Amazfit Helio Strap.

The Polar Loop relies on automatic workout detection via the built-in accelerometer and Precision Prime HR sensor to determine when you're working out and gauge your daily training load and burned calories. Steps, distance, calories, active time, average and max HR, HRV, overnight recovery, sleep duration and stages, suggested bedtime, training load pro, fitness test, voice guidance Polar will be counting on fitness fans being familiar with its products and confident in its HR data to justify the higher cost.

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