Polar launches POLAR Loop Magnet Silicone band at 30,800 yen
The screenless healthcare band adds a soft silicone strap with a magnetic closure and comes in black or beige; a POLAR Loop Armband accessory is also available.
Polar released the POLAR Loop Magnet Silicone, a new model of its screenless healthcare band, on October 15, according to kaden.watch.impress.co.jp. The band is priced at 30,800 yen.
The POLAR Loop records daily activity, sleep and exercise in the background and has no screen, notifications or alerts. Data is viewed in the Polar Flow app, and the band offers up to about 8 days of continuous use.
The new model uses soft silicone with a magnetic closure and a reversible two-color design. The body measures 42 x 27 x 9 mm and weighs 19.5 g without a band, 43 g with the S band and 47.5 g with the M band. It is 30 m water-resistant, supports iOS and Android, and ships in black and beige with S and M bands included.
Accessories and promotion
Replacement Magnet Silicone wristbands cost 5,500 yen each. The POLAR Loop Armband, also 5,500 yen, lets the device be worn on the upper arm for more stable optical heart-rate measurement during high-intensity exercise; it comes in gray in S-M and L-XL sizes.
From October 15 to November 4, buyers of the POLAR Loop on Polar's official online store receive a free replacement wristband.
Quick answers
How much does the POLAR Loop Magnet Silicone cost?
It is priced at 30,800 yen in Japan.
Does the POLAR Loop have a screen?
No. The band has no screen, notifications or alerts, and data is checked in the Polar Flow app.
What colors and sizes does the POLAR Loop Magnet Silicone come in?
It is offered in black and beige, with S and M bands included.