Updated
Updated · Forbes · Jul 20
Garmin Cirqa Render Leaks in Connect IQ Listing as Screen-Free Tracker Nears Launch
Updated
Updated · Forbes · Jul 20

Garmin Cirqa Render Leaks in Connect IQ Listing as Screen-Free Tracker Nears Launch

3 articles · Updated · Forbes · Jul 20

Summary

  • A purported render of Garmin’s Cirqa surfaced after a user reportedly spotted the device name and thumbnail in the Connect IQ app’s compatibility list, though the image came from an anonymous source and remains unverified.
  • The leak points to a screen-less fitness band with a slim, relatively wide body and a central sensor puck fitted into a silicone strap—an approach similar to Whoop-style trackers.
  • Earlier Garmin website appearances already exposed the Cirqa name and suggested hardware including a temperature sensor, heart-rate monitoring and blood-oxygen tracking.
  • That feature set would make Cirqa more capable than many display-free rivals, but the device is still expected to skip GPS and manual workout starts, relying instead on auto-logged activity.

Insights

Will the Cirqa be a $500 Whoop-killer or a $200 wellness band for the masses?
Can Garmin's new tracker accurately measure emotional stress, or is it a sophisticated marketing gimmick?