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Garmin launches screenless fitness tracker to challenge Whoop and Fitbit

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Garmin has launched its first screenless fitness tracker, the Cirqa Smart Band, directly competing with devices like Whoop and Fitbit Air. This new wearable offers a 10-day battery life and can be worn on the wrist or as an arm band, featuring a single button for activity tracking. While advanced features are available with a Garmin Connect+ subscription, core tracking of over 80 activities, sleep, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels is accessible without one. The $200 Cirqa Smart Band also supports Connected GPS by pairing with an iPhone or Android device. AI

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RANK_REASON Product launch of a new wearable device from an established company.

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Garmin launches screenless fitness tracker to challenge Whoop and Fitbit

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Matt Tate) ·

    Garmin finally made a screenless fitness tracker

    The Cirqa Smart Band is Garmin's answer to Whoop and the Fitbit Air.

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