If you’re into fitness tech, mark your calendar — something interesting is brewing. Polar is back at FIBO 2025, and they’re dropping just enough hints to get us curious (and maybe a little excited).
Could this be a new wearable that goes toe-to-toe with Whoop? The signs say yes.
A Quick Flashback: Polar 360, the Curveball No One Saw Coming
Last year at FIBO, Polar surprised everyone with the Polar 360 — a minimalistic, screen-free band for developers and business clients.
There is no flashy display, no app overload, just pure health data through an SDK. This bold move prioritized tech builders over everyday consumers.
But now? It feels like something’s shifting.
Reading Between the Lines: A Polar 360 Consumer?
Here’s what we know:
- Polar’s teasing a launch on social media.
- The Polar Flow app just added support for the 360.
- There was a recent FCC filing (possibly for the 360).
- And FIBO is happening this week — April 10-13 in Cologne, Germany.
That’s a lot of smoke. Is there a fire?
If Polar plans a consumer-ready version of the 360, this could be their move into Whoop’s territory — targeting users who want robust recovery and health tracking without a bright screen buzzing every hour.
Why This Matters: The Whoop-Sized Gap in the Market
Right now, Whoop dominates the display-free, subscription-based fitness space. It’s minimal design and deep analytics have won over athletes and data junkies. But no major players have truly challenged them — yet.
Polar might be the first.
Think about it: The business version of the Polar 360 already tracks heart rate, sleep stages, recovery, steps, calories, and more.
It’s water-resistant, super lightweight, and can last up to five days on a charge, which is more than enough for most users.
Give it a polished app experience and a simple subscription model, and boom — you’ve got a solid Whoop alternative.
Or… Could It Be Something Else?
Of course, this is Polar we’re talking about. They could surprise us again. We might see a refreshed Pacer Pro 2 or an upgraded Verity Sense 2. A revamped Polar Flow app or OS is also on the table.
Whatever it is, we don’t have long to wait. If you’re heading to FIBO, drop by Hall 7/B86 and see it firsthand.
We’ll be watching closely. If Polar is finally stepping into the consumer recovery space, 2025 will be much more interesting.
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