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Garmin launches screenless Cirqa fitness tracker, rivals Whoop

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Garmin has released the Cirqa, a screenless fitness tracker designed to compete with devices like Whoop. While it offers robust health monitoring features such as 24/7 heart rate, stress, and sleep tracking, the device is criticized for its lack of advanced AI insights and software features, making it less competitive against rivals. The Cirqa's design is seen as more of a fashion statement for fitness enthusiasts than a practical tool, echoing trends from earlier fitness bands like the Fitbit Flex. AI

IMPACT Minimal impact; focuses on basic tracking rather than advanced AI insights.

RANK_REASON Product review of a fitness tracker.

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Garmin launches screenless Cirqa fitness tracker, rivals Whoop

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Daniel Cooper) ·

    Garmin Cirqa review: A fine but utterly inessential smart band

    Garmin's Cirqa band lacks the software and AI insights to make it a true Whoop rival.

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