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Garmin CIRQA screen‑free fitness band rollout

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2026-07-30 16:55 UTC → 2026-07-31 00:58 UTC · added removed

Garmin announced launched its first screen‑free wearable, the CIRQA (also marketed as the Circa), on 21 July 2026 and opened pre‑orders on 24 July. three days later. Priced at US $199.99 (≈ £179 in the UK) and sold worldwide, UK, €199.99 in Europe) the band streams health data to the Garmin Connect app with no subscription required for core functions. It tracks over 80 activity types—including continuous heart‑rate, SpO₂, skin temperature, stress, HRV, respiration, Body Battery, sleep stages, sleep score, VO₂ max and women’s cycle data—while a side button starts workouts quickly. A quick‑release woven‑fabric strap lets it be worn on the wrist or upper arm; an optional accessory enables the upper‑arm fit, and the band is offered in several colours (Black, Captain Blue, French Gray, Mauve) in two sizes. Battery‑saver mode can extend the ten‑day battery life, though charging requires the band to be removed. The CIRQA’s case is made of fiber‑reinforced polymer, it is water‑resistant to 5 ATM and lacks built‑in GPS, relying on a paired smartphone for location tracking. It is positioned as Garmin’s second‑quarter earnings reported a subscription‑free alternative 25 % year‑over‑year increase in fitness‑segment revenue to Whoop, Fitbit Air and Polar Loop. Follow‑up coverage on 26 July $757 million, while outdoor‑segment sales fell 2 % to $483 million. CEO Clifton Pemble highlighted recent acquisitions of TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic as part of a “360‑degree experience” linking device data with coaching platforms. Local pricing was noted in the lightweight Velcro strap, interchangeable fabric bands Philippines (₱12,690) and reinforced Vietnam (VND 5.3 million). Reviews praised the ten‑day battery claim, noting lightweight, stretchable band, the UK price of £179. A 28 July report confirmed single physical button and the European price of €199.99 subscription‑free positioning against competitors such as Whoop, Fitbit and introduced an Apple Watch. An optional Garmin Connect+ subscription ($69 per year) that adds structured workouts and AI insights. Garmin cited a 25 % year‑over‑year increase in fitness‑segment revenue to $757 million and referenced recent acquisitions of TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic, signalling a broader expansion of its fitness ecosystem. The band is now marketed across Europe, the United States, the Philippines and other regions.

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  1. 2026-07-31 00:58 UTC Garmin CIRQA screen‑free fitness band rollout
  2. 2026-07-30 16:55 UTC Garmin CIRQA screen‑free fitness band rollout
  3. 2026-07-27 14:23 UTC Garmin CIRQA screen‑free fitness band rollout

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