Garmin Cirqa Is Now Available: $199 Screenless Smart Band with 10-Day Battery and No Subscription

Garmin Cirqa is now available to purchase at $199.99 after being officially announced on July 21, 2026. The screenless smart band is Garmin{"'"}s direct competitor to the WHOOP 5.0, offering 24/7 health and fitness monitoring without requiring a subscription.

Key Features

• Battery life: Up to 10 days — significantly longer than WHOOP{"'"}s 4–5 day average
• Activity tracking: Automatically identifies over 80 different activities and workouts
• Health monitoring: Recovery scores, sleep staging, readiness scores, stress tracking, heart rate variability
• No subscription: All features included with the $199.99 purchase price — no monthly fee required
• App integration: Full data access through the Garmin Connect app
• Design: Screenless band for 24/7 wear — designed to be worn and forgotten

Cirqa vs WHOOP

The biggest advantage: no subscription. WHOOP 5.0 requires a $239 upfront commitment plus an ongoing membership ($30/month or $239/year). Garmin Cirqa costs $199.99 once. Early reviews praise the heart rate accuracy and Garmin{"'"}s data ecosystem. See our wearable buying guide for the full comparison.