New Delhi, July 27 -- I think the era of the smartwatch is over. Except for expensive watches as we call them ultra or max, I don't see people opting for smartwatches. The latest trend in my opinion is about stripping the noise away and this is when my quest for such fitness trackers started. That's how I came across the Polar Loop, which is designed for people who want the insights of a smartwatch without the relentless buzzing, glowing, and screen-tapping like me.

This one is a close competitor to heavyweights like WHOOP but the Loop Gen 2 comes with the advantage of a one-time price tag which is currently around Rs 16,999. Meaning there are absolutely zero mandatory subscription fees.

All this made me think of it as the holy grail fo...