Garmin CIRQA review: 163 specs compared

What owners like

• Wear other watches while keeping Garmin dataOwners keep their mechanical watches on one wrist while the band tracks steps, heart rate and sleep on the other, so they keep Garmin data without wearing a Garmin watch.41
• Fits smoothly into the Garmin ecosystemOwners who already use Garmin devices say it syncs with their Garmin watch, bike computer and Connect app, so all their workout and health data stays in one place.30
• Keeps health tracking going all dayOwners say the band logs heart rate, sleep and body battery around the clock, filling gaps left when they take a Garmin watch off at home or at night.29
• Comfortable for sleep and all-day wearOwners find it light and comfortable enough to sleep in, with the band fitting easily under a watch or on the upper arm.16
• Useful recovery, readiness and training metricsOwners say it gives them training readiness, body battery and recovery scores, which they like having alongside their Garmin watch data.10
• Good sleep tracking and smart alarmOwners find sleep tracking accurate and the smart alarm useful, with sleep scores matching or beating other trackers in side-by-side tests.6
• Broadcasts heart rate to bike computersOwners say the band broadcasts heart rate to Garmin Edge bike computers and other apps, so cyclists can use it as a chest-strap alternative.6
• Screenless design reduces distractionsOwners like having no screen or notifications, which cuts distractions and keeps them from checking their wrist all the time.5
• Avoids a recurring tracker subscriptionOwners are glad to drop a monthly Whoop subscription, since the band gives them similar tracking through Garmin Connect at no recurring cost.4
• Long battery life between chargesOwners say the battery lasts several days between charges, so it needs charging far less often than a smartwatch.4