Garmin has introduced the CIRQA, a $199.99 smart band that tracks health and fitness metrics without a display.
The device relies entirely on the Garmin Connect smartphone app for viewing data and changing settings.
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It targets users who want to monitor daily stats without wearing another screen on their wrist. The CIRQA goes on sale July 24.
Design and Battery
The band is small and lightweight. Its case is made of fiber-reinforced polymer, measuring 27 x 47 x 9mm.
The entire unit weighs just over 20 grams with the strap attached. Garmin uses 14mm quick-release fabric bands designed for all-day and night comfort.
You can wear it on your wrist or upper arm depending on your activity.
Because there is no screen to power, the battery lasts up to 10 days between charges.
Health and Fitness Features
Inside, the CIRQA includes a continuous heart rate monitor, a Pulse Ox sensor for blood oxygen, and an accelerometer.
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It tracks heart rate variability (HRV), breathing rate, skin temperature, and stress. The band also logs sleep stages and naps.
For women's health, the overnight skin temperature sensor provides past ovulation estimates. This data can sync with the FDA-cleared Natural Cycles app, though that requires a separate subscription.
For workouts, the CIRQA automatically detects basic movements like walking and running.
You can check and edit these logs in the Garmin Connect app, and the device will use those corrections to classify activities better over time.
To manually track one of 80 supported activities, you can assign a favorite workout and start it by pressing the single physical button on the side of the band.
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The band does not have built-in GPS.
It uses Connected GPS, meaning you must bring your paired iOS or Android phone to track distance and location on outdoor runs or bike rides.
It tracks standard Garmin metrics like VO2 Max, Training Readiness, and Recovery Time. It also includes a wheelchair mode for tracking pushes instead of steps.
Pricing and Subscription
Most core health and fitness tracking features work without a monthly fee, setting it apart from subscription-heavy competitors like Oura or Fitbit.
Data syncs to the free Garmin Connect app over Bluetooth or ANT+.
However, Garmin places some software features—such as guided breathwork, live activity metrics, and Garmin Coach training plans—behind an optional Garmin Connect+ subscription.
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The CIRQA comes in two sizes (S-M and L-XL) and several colors, including Black, Captain Blue, French Gray, and Mauve.
