by Garmin • Model: CIRQA
Garmin announced CIRQA on July 21, 2026 as its first screenless smart band. The suggested retail price is $199.99, and Garmin says the tracking features do not require a subscription. The module weighs 14.8 g and measures 27 x 47 x 9 mm. It sits on a fabric ComfortFit strap, uses a single side button, and is rated 5 ATM, which Garmin treats as swim-ready. Battery life is listed at up to 10 days, charged with Garmin's plug on a USB-C cable. Garmin Connect is where the data goes: sleep score, Pulse Ox, HRV status, training readiness, training status, VO2 max, Body Battery, stress, skin temperature, and nap detection. Outdoor pace uses the phone's GPS. There is no ECG. The 89 is an editorial score of that published feature set, not a wearing trial.
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Evidence-based evaluation by medical professionals
"Garmin's training metrics in a 14.8 g band, for $199.99 once, with a 10-day battery and no ECG."
Garmin CIRQA scores 89/100: Hardware and Wearability 90, Measurement Accuracy 89, App Experience 88, Overall Value 88. Garmin announced it on July 21, 2026 at a suggested $199.99, with no subscription for the listed health and training features. The module is 14.8 g, battery life is up to 10 days, and the water rating is 5 ATM. Sleep, Pulse Ox, HRV status, training readiness, VO2 max, and Body Battery are read in Garmin Connect. Outdoor routes use the phone's GPS. There is no ECG. This 89 is an editorial reading of Garmin's specifications, not the eight-user protocol behind the Band XS Pro scores.
Ranked #3 of 6 clinically evaluated screenless fitness trackers devices
While ranked #3 in our clinical evaluation, this device may offer specific advantages based on individual patient needs and use cases. Review the top-rated device to understand key performance differentiators.
Verified retailers and current pricing
Suggested retail price $199.99. Sizes S-M and L-XL. No membership is required for the features Garmin lists with the product. This is not an ECG device.
