Amazfit Helio Strap Pro vs Polar Loop

Amazfit Helio Strap Pro

Amazfit Helio Strap Pro

vsPolar Loop

Polar Loop

Amazfit Helio Strap ProPolar Loop
TypeScreenless wearable training system (arm-worn heart-rate sensor plus waist-worn motion sensor), no display—
SensorsHelio Core Motion HR: BioTracker 6.0 PPG optical heart-rate sensor (5PD + 2LED), accelerometer, gyroscope, temperature sensor, geomagnetic sensor. Helio Core Motion Waist: accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensorPolar Precision Prime optical heart-rate sensor (OHR Gen 3.5), accelerometer; no skin temperature sensing
BatteryUp to 11 days typical (Helio Core Motion HR), up to 40 days typical (Helio Core Motion Waist), 232 mAh cells, magnetic chargerUp 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)
Weight11.4 g (Helio Core Motion HR), 10.7 g (Helio Core Motion Waist)—
Sports ModesMore than 50 sports modes via the Zepp App, HYROX Race and Simulation support—
CompatibilityAndroid 8.0 and above, iOS 17.0 and above via the Zepp App; HYROX modes require Amazfit Balance 3 or Balance Ultra at launch—
In the BoxHelio Core Motion HR, Helio Core Motion Waist, Helio Pro Clip, wristband, armband, magnetic charging head—
SubscriptionNo monthly subscription required—
Display—None - screen-free band with no buttons; data is shown in the Polar Flow app
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