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Garmin Officially Launches Cirqa Screenless Smart Band: $199.99, No Subscription, 10-Day Battery

Garmin has officially announced the Cirqa, a screenless smart band for 24/7 recovery, sleep, and readiness tracking at $199.99 with no subscription required. The band weighs just 20 grams, delivers up to 10 days of battery life, and launches in four colors (Black, Captain Blue, French Grey, Mauve) in two sizes. Availability begins July 24. At $199.99 with no recurring fees, Cirqa undercuts Whoop One's $30/month subscription model on day one.

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Garmin has officially launched the Cirqa, the company's first screenless smart band designed for 24/7 recovery, sleep, and readiness tracking. After months of leaks and a price confirmation via Garmin's own backend, the product is now real and available to purchase starting July 24, 2026.

Price and Availability

  • United States: $199.99
  • United Kingdom: £179.99
  • Europe: €199.99
  • Availability: July 24, 2026
  • Subscription: None required — core metrics are free in Garmin Connect

Confirmed Specifications

  • Battery life: Up to 10 days on a single charge
  • Weight: Just over 20 grams with strap
  • Dimensions: 27 × 47 × 9mm
  • Case material: Fiber-reinforced polymer
  • Colors: Black, Captain Blue, French Grey, Mauve
  • Sizes: S/M (120–200mm wrist) and L/XL (145–240mm wrist)
  • Wearing options: Wrist-worn or upper-arm-worn

Health and Fitness Features

Cirqa monitors continuous heart rate, stress levels, respiration, Pulse Ox (SpO2), and skin temperature. It provides comprehensive sleep-stage tracking, Body Battery energy monitoring, HRV Status, and Training Readiness scores — all without a screen. Data syncs to the Garmin Connect app on your phone.

What This Means for Buyers

At $199.99 with no subscription, the Cirqa is the most affordable way to access Garmin's full health-tracking stack. The two-year cost comparison against Whoop One ($30/month) is stark: $200 once vs. $720+ in subscriptions. For buyers who want screenless health tracking without recurring fees, the Cirqa is now the obvious choice. See our full Cirqa vs Whoop vs Fitbit Air comparison and browse all options in our fitness tracker guide.

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