I just reviewed the Garmin Cirqa — 5 things you need to know about Garmin’s subscription-free Whoop and Fitbit Air alternative
Garmin Cirqa = Cheaper than Whoop, pricier than Fitbit (Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide)The Cirqa is pricier than the Fitbit Air but cheaper than the Whoop 5.0. Both the Fitbit Air and Garmin Cirqa are subscription-optional products, with the vast majority of their core features available for free. Garmin Cirqa = Comfier than the Whoop, bulkier than the Fitbit (Image credit: Future)The Fitbit Air is both thinner and lighter than the Garmin Cirqa.
- ▪Garmin Cirqa = Cheaper than Whoop, pricier than Fitbit (Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide)The Cirqa is pricier than the Fitbit Air but cheaper than the Whoop 5.0.
- ▪Both the Fitbit Air and Garmin Cirqa are subscription-optional products, with the vast majority of their core features available for free.
- ▪Garmin Cirqa = Comfier than the Whoop, bulkier than the Fitbit (Image credit: Future)The Fitbit Air is both thinner and lighter than the Garmin Cirqa.
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Wellness Smartwatches Fitness Trackers I just reviewed the Garmin Cirqa — 5 things you need to know about Garmin’s subscription-free Whoop and Fitbit Air alternative Features By Dan Bracaglia Published 8 August 2026 I've been wearing the Cirqa for two+ weeks, and I've got thoughts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I just finished reviewing the new Garmin Cirqa, and it's one of the best fitness trackers of 2026.
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