Polar Loop vs Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

Polar Loop

Polar Loop

vsGarmin CIRQA Smart Band

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

Polar LoopGarmin CIRQA Smart Band
DisplayNone - screen-free band with no buttons; data is shown in the Polar Flow appNone (screen-free); single side button, data viewed in Garmin Connect app
BodyStainless 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 resistanceModule 27 x 47 x 9 mm, 14.8 g; fabric ComfortFit band, fiber-reinforced polymer case; total 20.7 g (S-M) / 21.2 g (L-XL)
BatteryUp to 8 days, 170 mAh Li-Pol, USB-C charging cableUp to 10 days
SensorsPolar Precision Prime optical heart-rate sensor (OHR Gen 3.5), accelerometer; no skin temperature sensing—
Tracking24/7 heart rate, activity, sleep and recovery tracking; Nightly Recharge, SleepWise, Sleep Plus Stages, Training Load Pro, automatic training detection—
Memory4 weeks of data on the band (16 MB storage)128 MB history
ConnectivityBluetooth Low Energy (one connection, reserved for Polar Flow); no built-in GPS (uses phone GPS in Polar Flow)Bluetooth, ANT+; connected GPS via smartphone
SoftwarePolar Flow app (free, no subscription); one-time purchase—
ColorsGreige Sand, Night Black, Brown Copper; extra bands USD 29.90Citron Gray, Mauve, French Gray, Dark Olive, Captain Blue, French Blue, Black
Charging—Garmin proprietary plug charger (lithium-ion battery)
Water Resistance—5 ATM (swim)
Health Sensors—Wrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, skin temperature, Body Battery, stress, respiration, sleep tracking
Training Metrics—Training readiness, HRV status, VO2 max, training status, workout benefit, recovery time; 80+ manual activities and automatic activity detection
Compatibility—iPhone and Android
Subscription—No subscription required for core tracking; some coaching and workout features require Garmin Connect+