WSJ reviews Garmin Cirqa as screenless ‘Whoop killer’ with rich data and minimal distraction

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Garmin Cirqa is the ‘Whoop killer’ that actually works: $199.99 screenless band with a button to start 80+ workouts without opening the app, and Garmin’s training data at zero subscription—same distraction-free wearing, none of Whoop’s lock-in.

Marty’s Take:

Garmin splitting into two product lines, a screenless recovery tracker to fight Whoop and full GPS watches for training, tells you the multisport watch is becoming table stakes rather than a differentiator. Expect Fitbit and Coros to test their own screenless spinoffs within a year. If you just want sleep and recovery data without a subscription, this segment is worth watching before you commit to our best fitness tracker picks.

Shop mentioned gear: Garmin Cirqa | Whoop

Source: Wall Street Journal