QALO Launches $199 Smart Band With 12-Day Battery and No Subscription

QALO is expanding beyond smart rings with a new screenless wearable designed to keep health tracking going during workouts, manual work and other activities where wearing a ring may not be practical.

The company has launched the QALO SL-1 Smart Band, a $199.95 wrist-worn tracker that monitors sleep, heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen, stress, movement and skin temperature without requiring a monthly subscription.

The SL-1 is designed to work alongside QALO’s existing Smart Ring rather than replace it. Users can switch between the two devices depending on what they are doing while keeping their health and activity information within the same QALO app and continuous profile.

That approach is particularly aimed at people involved in activities where a ring can become inconvenient, including strength training, CrossFit, construction work, mechanics and other hands-on jobs.

The band offers more than 12 days of battery life, according to QALO, and tracks a broad range of wellness metrics throughout the day and night. It also includes women’s health features covering menstrual cycles, period predictions, fertility awareness and pregnancy-related insights.

One of its main features is QALO’s Daily Q Score, a 1-to-100 metric that combines sleep, HRV, movement and stress data into a single snapshot. During workouts, users can also view live heart rate, elapsed time and steps through the companion app.

The SL-1 weighs about 18 grams and uses interchangeable silicone and woven straps. The screenless design keeps the focus on passive tracking rather than notifications or smartphone-style features.

QALO is also emphasizing the business model. The SL-1 provides access to its health and fitness insights without a recurring subscription, while the device is eligible for HSA and FSA purchases in the U.S.

The company says the SL-1 is now available through QALO for $199.95, with an additional strap currently included with purchases. It is also scheduled to expand into 50 Walmart locations this fall.

With the SL-1, QALO is taking a different approach to wearable health tracking: instead of forcing users to commit to one form factor, the company is building a platform around the idea of choosing the device that fits the activity while keeping the underlying health data connected.