Screenless wristbands carve a niche in India as Whoop, Polar, Fitbit Air court distraction-free buyers
Screenless fitness bands from Whoop, Polar, Amazfit and Fitbit Air are gaining ground in India, complementing rather than cannibalising smartwatches. Category sits at <1% of India wearables today but is expected to double in the next couple of years, mirroring 5% global share. Noise hints at new form factors.
Screenless fitness bands from Whoop, Polar, Amazfit and Fitbit Air are gaining traction in India, currently <1% of wearables but expected to double, complementing rather than cannibalising smartwatches; Noise hints at new form factors.
Why this matters
Noise hinting at screenless form factors signals a strategic broadening beyond smartwatches, positioning it against Whoop, Polar, Amazfit and Fitbit Air as distraction-free wearables emerge as a complementary niche.
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