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Jane McGuire

Garmin Cirqa vs Fitbit Air: 5 crucial differences you need to know

A photo of the Fitbit Air and the Garmin Cirqa on the wrist .

Apparently, 2026 is the year of the screenless tracker. Forget about AMOLED screens and checking your rings; the world is moving to discreet devices that track your health with zero distractions.

Earlier this year, Google launched the Fitbit Air, a $99 screenless tracker that looked set to take on the likes of the Whoop 5.0. Tuesday saw the long-awaited release of the Garmin Cirqa — Garmin’s latest tracker, which is also completely screen-free, and launching on July 24 for $199.

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