Garmin has launched CIRQA Smart Band, a screen-free fitness and health tracker positioned as a rival to Whoop's subscription-based bands, offering 10-day battery life and no ongoing subscription fee. Here's what it costs, where it's available, and what it tracks.

Garmin has launched the CIRQA Smart Band, its first screen-free wearable, entering a category long dominated by Whoop's subscription-based fitness bands. The new device tracks health and activity metrics around the clock and syncs data to the Garmin Connect app, but unlike Whoop, it does not require a recurring subscription to access the collected data. The band is aimed at users who want continuous tracking without a screen pulling their attention throughout the day.

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band: Price, availability, and colour options

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band is priced at $199.99 (roughly Rs. 17,500) and is listed as available now, though Garmin's announcement does not specify an India launch date or local pricing. The company has a history of eventually bringing its wearables to India through its authorised retail and e-commerce channels, but no confirmation on regional rollout has been issued alongside this launch.

The band comes with a fabric strap and is offered in seven colour options - Citron Gray, Mauve, French Gray, Dark Olive, Captain Blue, French Blue, and Black. Garmin says the band can be worn on the wrist or repositioned as an armband depending on the activity or while sleeping.