Garmin - CIRQA Smart Band, Adjustable Black, L-XL - Black - (2026)

I really wanted to love the Garmin Círca Smart Band. I loved how comfortable and lightweight it felt, and the minimalist design was exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately, my experience took an unexpected turn. I wore it while taking a bath, and afterward it stopped working. I was honestly surprised and disappointed, so I had to return it. I still think the Círca has a lot of potential, especially because of its comfort and design. I just wish it had held up better to everyday water exposure. I hope Garmin improves this in future versions, because I would definitely consider giving it another chance.

I’ve had the CIRQA for three weeks now, and I absolutely love it. I was tired of the constant interruptions from my smartwatch during meetings and presentations, so I decided to go back to a “dumb watch.” However, I still wanted the ability to track my workouts and stay on top of my fitness. I’ve always believed in Garmin products, and once again, they did not disappoint. The CIRQA gives me the simplicity I was looking for without sacrificing the fitness tracking I wanted. Add in Garmin’s great customer service, and I couldn’t be happier with the product. Another great product from Garmin!

The app’s design and user experience feel very outdated compared with competitors, and the interface definitely needs improvement, especially in how the data is presented. I haven’t completed a full week of use yet, so it’s still too early to fairly compare the accuracy of the results and insights with competing devices. I’ll need more time before giving a final assessment of the band itself.

There are some connection problems when you first take it off the charger occasionally, it will not start reading heart rate and will not track anything. The product is great for tracking workouts in and out of the gym. The Garmin app is really good for looking at data from your watch. Overall, the only issue is occasional connection issues where the watch won’t track.

I've been waiting for this for a while as a wear a traditional mechanical watch during the day and have wanted a screen-less Garmin to wear during the day at work. This hits the mark and gives me continuous data. I still wear my forerunner for runs, but data syncs seamlessly between both watches and my phone. Battery life is great as well.