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Garmin CIRQA Smart Band, French Black, L/XL
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Aug 24, 2026
Reviewer name: Chas101409
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

No screen, NO SUBSCRIPTION FEES for YOUR Data

Big elements first - this one device captures all the health and exercise data I am use to from Garmin but with no distracting screen. I have had it for about 2 weeks and have recharged once (mainly because it was down to 10% right before going to bed). It is a great passive collector of data points. Be aware it does NOT have its own GPS, so you must piggyback off your connected phone. I've noticed that it does not really track 'Intensity Minutes' which is a Garmin Unit but in return I am getting HRV, Training Load, and Training Readiness scores. Purchased this for several reasons. I am a long time Garmin product user and view most of my health related data via their Garmin Connect app and I trust the information it is giving me. Especially with Garmin new investment in Training Peaks, I am excited about what I learn. Also, I like traditional wrist watches and now I can wear both. And finally unlike competitors, NO SUBSCRIPTION fee!!!

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Aug 21, 2026
Reviewer name: Garmin012345
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

So-so product so far

I purchased this a few weeks ago and there are ongoing sync issues with Garmin connect. It often won't work after charging it unless you power it off and then manually turn it back on. The sleep data is often inaccurate as it's recording times when I'm sleeping as awake, and does not automatically record naps. The alarms are also off. When I set a recurring alarms and choose the days, it will save it as different days then I picked or it will set one time alarms as recurring and recurring alarms as one time alarms. The training plans on garmin connect some days are different than on the 965 since adding Cirqa as the primary wearable and this seems to be due to syncing issue with Cirqa and Garmin connect app. The product has potential but so far is disappointing. The few redeeming qualities is that there is no required subscription model, and keeps my data in the Garmin ecosystem for better or worse and the can wear 965 for training activities and mechanical watch and the Cirqa. I hope there will be software updates coming soon to fix some of these issues unless the issues are also related to the hardware itself.

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Aug 23, 2026
Reviewer name: MAUI
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Great Complement to a Fenix 8, Not a Replacement

As a long-time Garmin user currently wearing a Fenix 8, I purchased the Cirqa to maintain activity tracking while wearing traditional dress watches. The Cirqa performs well and is comfortable to wear, but I still prefer the Fenix 8. The lack of a display and built-in flashlight are the features I miss most. While I don't wear the Cirqa every day, it serves its intended purpose very well. Overall, no regrets. It has successfully given me the freedom to wear my dress watches again without completely giving up activity tracking.

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Aug 19, 2026
Reviewer name: Ironhide
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love the Cirqa band!

I love the Cora band. I have been using a Garmin watch for many years now for all my activities. From running and biking to obstacle course racing and triathlons. I've also tried “other” similar bands, which will remain nameless if you know what o mean? And I much prefer the Cirqa. All the same in depth information you come to expect with Garmin and far more lightweight and comfortable. I had to check a few times to make sure it was still there I barely felt it on.

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Aug 12, 2026
Reviewer name: THadley
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Hope it improves readings with future software upd

I bought this a month ago and am disappointed in the performance so far. I primarily want it for sleep tracking (I used my Garmin Fenix 8 but it's too bulky). Most nights, it says "no sleep activity". I've reset it, made sure I wear it appropriately and it only tracks about 25% of the time. It also hasn't tracked activities that I've recorded.

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Aug 16, 2026
Reviewer name: Lrevi
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Too but

The features are great. Training readiness and status, sleep coach, HRV, etc. however, it's way too big and distracting. It's comfortable but I'm embarrassed wearing it. I've received comments and questions asking what it is but not in a good way. I'm returning it.

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Aug 21, 2026
Reviewer name: PhantomNova
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Cirqa as primary sleep wearable

I wish there was capability to designate primary sleep wearable. I have many Garmin wearables and it's silly that I have to switch which wearable I'm using that day or night as my primary device. The cirqa should default to sleep unless a watch is detected. But I bought the cirqa for its size and weight while sleeping. A watch while sleeping is clunky.

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Aug 12, 2026
Reviewer name: Square Wheels
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

I wanted to like it

I was waiting for this device and really excited to get one. From day 1, I had issues. Wore it for 4 nights. Night 1, acidentally triggered pairing mode, purple flashing light, took it off. Still flashing in morning. Night 2, it was at 100% when I put it on before bed. By morning, the battery had dropped to 40%. A 60% battery loss in one night seems excessive. Night 3, the device was fully charged again. I put it on at approximately 10:30 p.m. and went to sleep around midnight. Shortly before bed, it began flashing green. I assumed the flashing would stop, but it continued. At approximately 12:40 a.m., the CIRQA vibrated, waking me. It stopped on its own. It vibrated again at approximately 1:40 a.m., at which point I removed it for the remainder of the night. Night 4, no isses, zero data transmitted Day 5 - returned device.

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Aug 22, 2026
Reviewer name: rawsid
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

OK, but some not so good points

Good, but these are my frustration points 1) Battery Life is stated at 10+ days, that is true if you turn numerous options off 2) No reports when there is no access to the internet, I go camping and often have no access, therefore the device is useless 3) I thought I would go with the lighter colored band to better blend in with the arm, it gets dirty very quickly More later as I have only had the device a few weeks

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Aug 24, 2026
Reviewer name: Anonymous 9467
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great product

Purchased it a couple weeks ago and enjoying it so far. I have had a Venu since 2020 that I wore off and on but what I like about this is I can wear an old fashion watch along with this product and be able to have both a regular watch and all the fitness info I want. The alarm on the Cirqa is also nice

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