Polar Loop Gen 2 review: It is screen-free, tracks your fitness but not without issues
Last Updated: 2026-06-19 14:22:03
Fitness bands sans screen is becoming extremely popular because you don’t need a device to get message alerts on the wrist. These trackers are meant to focus on your fitness and read the health data effectively.
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Screen-free Polar Loop Gen 2 fitness tracker, no subscription- Tracks fitness reliably but app setup and sync are clunky
- Comfy, water-resistant, but durability is questionable
Polar Loop Gen 2 fits right into this arena and tries to give you a distraction-free wearable experience. It competes with the likes of Whoop, Amazfit Helio and the recently launched Fitbit Air from Google.
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But unlike most of these products, Polar Loop offers its product without the baggage of a recurring subscription which means no added cost after you buy the device. Does that make the Gen 2 version and its health features more appealing than the rivals? We tested out the band to find out.
The no-screen effect
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This is the first no-screen fitness tracker we have tested and after hearing a lot about its impact, we realised what that really means. Not having a screen means you can go about your work without ogling at the device every second. In fact, having the Loop Gen 2 means you can even switch to an analog watch on the other hand, just so that you can get the time.
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No screen on the Polar Gen 2[/caption]
For the health stuff, Loop Gen 2 will be entrusted as the 24x7 device that you can easily wear while sleeping, taking a shower or even going into the pool. It just feels like a strap on the wrist and no overbearing feeling of a heavy watch and we did like that.
Comfort assured
The Loop Gen 2 fitness tracker has a mix of stainless steel with a soft band that weighs around 29 grams, out of which the tracker itself weighs 19.5 grams. It gets W30 rating for splash and water resistance and can easily handle showers without getting damaged.
The material of the Loop Gen 2 ensures it dries up in quick time. You get two different bank sizes in the box along with the clip charger (more on that in a while) which keeps the packaging sleek and simple. While the material of the band is soft we have some concerns about its long term durability and how it comes through the daily wear and tear.
Fitness is the focus
Most of the fitness and wearable gear these days serve the product along with a subscription which unlocks all the features. Polar has decided that once you buy the Loop Gen 2 you get all the goodness without any extra charge. You can freely access them via the Polar Flow app which works on both Android and iOS devices.
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All the work handled by these sensors.[/caption]
And now that the screen is out of the way, the Loop Gen 2 is fully occupied in tracking your fitness stats and passing it on to the app. We found the band to offer reliable and detailed screen data and enable you to improve or alter the schedule based on what is good for your health.
It also has support for workouts but the auto-detection part of the Loop Gen 2 is not as effective as we found wearing a smart ring on the side.
The app glitch
Polar uses the Flow app to pair with the Loop Gen 2 and the whole system can be made easier. You need to put the device on charge to make the app find it. We had to try the step multiple times to get it working which is not ideal for a simple fitness gadget. The app feels cluttered in the way it handles different sections.
The company can surely overhaul the layout with easy to access tabs for the device, activity and other parts of the device. The sync part of the device also feels limiting and without it you can’t even see the battery status of the device.
Even the data is jumbled up without any clear marking and you have to scroll all the way down to get the details about your last night’s sleep. The software-hardware integration is essential for the device to really show its worth and we hope to see that change.
Charge and go
The Loop Gen 2 has a sizable battery with support for over a week thanks to its screen-less nature. That’s the least one would expect when bulk of the work is handled by the sensor and doesn’t have to take the load of an AMOLED screen that can be bright and consuming in general.
The bundled charger could have been redesigned along with the plug connector which is proprietary and we would have liked to see Polar support a standalone unit that can be connected to a USB C cable.
Polar Loop Gen 2 is a solid fitness tracker that needs a more polished software and companion app to really make its screen-less and subscription-free model deliver the best value.