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Garmin finally made a screenless fitness tracker
Garmin has launched the Cirqa Smart Band, its first fitness tracker without a screen, positioning it as a direct rival to Whoop and Google's Fitbit Air. Aimed at people who want to monitor their health without the distraction of another display, the device offers a minimalist design, ten-day battery life and a single side button for cycling through tracked activities, and can be worn on the wrist or as an armband.
The Cirqa automatically tracks more than 80 activities, including walking, running and yoga, alongside daily steps, sleep and calories burned, with all data viewable through the Garmin Connect app. It also provides readings on heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin temperature and recovery, plus Connected GPS via a paired smartphone, and while a Garmin Connect+ subscription unlocks extra insights, none of the core features require one. Priced at $200, it is available now in two strap sizes and seven colours, including Citron Gray, Mauve and Black.
In short
- Garmin launches its first screenless fitness tracker, the Cirqa Smart Band
- Offers 10-day battery, 80+ auto-tracked activities and Connected GPS
- Costs $200, no subscription required for core features
Explained simply
Fitness trackers are small wearable devices that monitor physical activity and health metrics like heart rate and sleep. In recent years, a new category has emerged: screenless trackers that send all data to a smartphone app instead, offering a more minimal design without constant notifications on the device itself.
Companies including Whoop and Google's Fitbit Air already serve this market. Garmin, one of the world's largest fitness tracker manufacturers, is now launching its own screenless model, bringing major competition to this emerging category.
Garmin has long specialised in fitness trackers for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. The company's expansion into screenless trackers marks a shift in its product strategy.
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