Shipping for the new Polar Loop band has officially kicked off. If you placed your order early, there’s a good chance your device is already en route.
Shipping prioritisation and high demand
Polar has confirmed that it’s shipping the new screenless fitness tracker in the order purchases were received. That means first-day buyers are likely to be first in line, while others may see some delay due to what the company calls “exceptionally high demand.”
The message going out to customers sets expectations clearly. Orders are being processed in batches, and a shipping confirmation email will go out as soon as your band leaves the warehouse.
So far there is no public estimate for how long later orders might take, but the tone of the update suggests Polar is moving through them at a steady pace. Some people on social media have posted screenshots of their devices, confirming that Loop has already reached some users.
A niche tracker built around simplicity
The Polar Loop stands out in that it is not overloaded with distractions. The thing has no screen or notifications. But it is capable as far as fitness tracking. The device keeps tabs on heart rate, sleep, daily movement and training load in the background. You sync the data via the Polar Flow app, which remains the hub for all visualisation.
There’s no connected GPS, barometer or vibration motor. Everything about the design aims to reduce noise and let you wear the tracker without thinking about it too much. It uses Polar’s Gen 3.5 optical heart rate sensor, which doesn’t include SpO2 or ECG support but still enables core features like Nightly Recharge and SleepWise.
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This is a device meant to be worn, not interacted with. It logs metrics throughout the day and night, then hands the rest off to the app. That includes Polar’s Training Load Pro, which gauges physical strain over time. The device doesn’t prompt or push, and that’s part of the appeal.
Flow app for now, but updates are coming
The Loop syncs to the existing Polar Flow ecosystem. That’s not a bad thing for people already using a Polar watch, but some had hoped for something more in line with Whoop’s simplified app structure. According to Polar, updates to the Flow app are on the roadmap. Android users are expected to see the refreshed version first, with iOS following later.
This may help round out the experience for new users who are entering the Polar ecosystem for the first time. For now, though, it’s the existing Flow interface doing the job of interpreting your data.
Pricing and availability
Polar Loop is available now via the company’s official website. It retails for $200 and comes in three finishes: Night Black, Greige Sand and Brown Copper. The band weighs 29 grams including the strap and is water resistant to WR30 standards.
The box includes Polar’s proprietary USB-C cable for charging, and the band supports up to eight days of use on a single charge.
If you’ve ordered one, keep an eye on your inbox. Shipping has started, and your confirmation email should arrive as soon as your unit is dispatched.
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