Over the past few months, several leaks has suggested that Garmin will soon release an alternative to Whoop 5.0 or the new Google Fitbit Air ($99) on the market, and the Ukrainian retailer Stylus Store is already listing Garmin CIRQA, though as usual such retailer leaks should be taken with a pinch of salt since there's always possibility it could be just a placeholder with an AI-generated product image.
Retail listing details
The online store shows a simple fabric wristband with a small sensor unit bearing a clearly visible Garmin logo; if this image actually reflects the final design of Garmin CIRQA, Garmin appears to have chosen a comparatively simple aesthetic that does not let the base unit with the Garmin logo be hidden under the band like Fitbit Air allows, for example — the price on the listing is surprisingly high: the store states a list price of 22,399 UAH ($509), with a pre-order discount the wristband costs 19,999 UAH ($454).
How it compares
If those prices are correct Garmin CIRQA will be considerably more expensive than most rivals. Fitbit Air and Amazfit Helio Strap cost $99 each, Polar Loop is offered for $199. Only Whoop MG is even more expensive because a subscription for $359 per year is required to obtain that wristband. So if Garmin is indeed charging around $500 for its fitness wristband without a display, it remains to be seen what features will justify such a high price, and there is still no official launch date known.
Source: stls.store