Amazfit Helio Strap vs Polar Loop

Amazfit Helio Strap

Amazfit Helio Strap

vsPolar Loop

Polar Loop

Amazfit Helio StrapPolar Loop
TypeScreenless fitness, sleep and recovery tracker worn on the upper arm or wrist, no display—
DisplayNone (screenless, all data is read in the Zepp App)None - screen-free band with no buttons; data is shown in the Polar Flow app
SensorsBioTracker 6.0 PPG optical heart-rate sensor (5PD + 2LED), accelerometer, gyroscope, temperature sensorPolar Precision Prime optical heart-rate sensor (OHR Gen 3.5), accelerometer; no skin temperature sensing
BatteryUp to 10 days typical use, 232 mAh (rated), magnetic charging headUp to 8 days, 170 mAh Li-Pol, USB-C charging cable
Water Resistance5 ATM—
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.2 (BLE)Bluetooth Low Energy (one connection, reserved for Polar Flow); no built-in GPS (uses phone GPS in Polar Flow)
Dimensions33.97 x 24.3 x 10.59 mm (without sensor)—
Weight20 g—
Body MaterialFiber-reinforced polymer—
Strap22 mm nylon strap with hook-and-loop fastening, fits 145-205 mm—
Sports Modes50+ sports modes via the Zepp App, 25 recognised strength movements, HYROX race mode—
Health TrackingContinuous heart rate (per second), blood-oxygen, stress, sleep stages including REM, naps, sleep breathing quality, sleep score, BioCharge energy score, PAI, heart-rate recovery—
Heart-Rate BroadcastReal-time heart rate over Bluetooth to compatible watches, bike computers, gym equipment and apps; offline heart-rate storage up to 21 days—
CompatibilityAndroid 7.0 and above, iOS 15.0 and above, via the Zepp App—
In the BoxHelio Strap with assembled strap, magnetic charging head (no cable), instruction manual—
SubscriptionNo required monthly subscription—
Body—Stainless steel sensor unit, 42 x 27 x 9 mm; 29 g with band (19.5 g without band); SoftWeave band in S/M and M/L sizes; WR30 water resistance
Tracking—24/7 heart rate, activity, sleep and recovery tracking; Nightly Recharge, SleepWise, Sleep Plus Stages, Training Load Pro, automatic training detection
Memory—4 weeks of data on the band (16 MB storage)
Software—Polar Flow app (free, no subscription); one-time purchase
Colors—Greige Sand, Night Black, Brown Copper; extra bands USD 29.90