Garmin launches CIRQA Smart Band
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The launch of the CIRQA Smart Band strengthens Garmin Enduro 3's position in the wearable market, particularly in the screen-free segment. It may pressure competitors like Apple, Alphabet Inc., and Oura to reconsider their subscription models and feature sets.
On July 21, 2026, Garmin Enduro 3 announced the CIRQA Smart Band, its first screen-free smart band. The device offers up to 10 days of battery life and tracks health metrics such as heart rate, Pulse Ox, skin temperature, stress, and sleep stages without requiring a subscription. It features a fabric band available in multiple colors and can be worn on the wrist or arm. The band syncs with the Garmin Enduro 3 Connect app and supports over 80 activities with connected GPS. It also integrates with the FDA-cleared Natural Cycles app for reproductive health tracking. Priced at $199.99, the CIRQA competes with screen-free wearables like Alphabet Inc.'s Fitbit Air and Oura Ring 5. Garmin Enduro 3 emphasizes its no-subscription model as a key differentiator.
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