Garmin Cirqa
Garmin’s screenless band — the full training stack, no display, no required subscription.
The Cirqa is Garmin’s answer to Whoop: a 14.8 g screenless module on a fabric band, with everything living in Garmin Connect. Elevate Gen 4 optical HR, Pulse Ox, and skin temp feed the same metrics the watches produce — Body Battery, HRV Status, VO₂ max, Training Readiness, and advanced sleep with Sleep Coach. 80+ activity profiles with auto-detection, connected GPS through the phone, 5 ATM, and 10 days per charge. The differentiator against Whoop is the price model: $199.99 up front with every training metric included — the optional Connect+ tier ($6.99/mo) layers AI insights on top but gates nothing core.
Strengths
- No required subscription — Whoop-class metrics for a one-time $199.99
- Full Garmin training stack: Training Readiness, HRV Status, Body Battery, VO₂ max
- 10-day battery and 5 ATM, so it stays on through sleep and swims
Tradeoffs
- No screen — every metric requires opening the phone
- No onboard GPS; outdoor pace and distance need the phone along
- Proprietary four-pin charger rather than USB-C
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Common questions
- How much does the Garmin Cirqa cost?
- The Garmin Cirqa has a list price of $199.99.
- Does the Garmin Cirqa require a subscription?
- No. The Garmin Cirqa has no subscription — you pay for the hardware once and the Garmin app is included.
- How long does the Garmin Cirqa battery last?
- About 10 days of typical use per charge. Heavy GPS use, an always-on display, and continuous sensing all pull that number down.
- Is the Garmin Cirqa waterproof?
- The Garmin Cirqa is rated 5 ATM (50m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Does the Garmin Cirqa work with iPhone and Android?
- It pairs with both iPhone and Android.
- When was the Garmin Cirqa released?
- Garmin released the Garmin Cirqa in 2026, and it is still in the current lineup.