A minimalist band appears briefly on Garmin’s official site, with a launch in H1 2026 looking likely
The long-rumored screenless Garmin looks set to debut sooner rather than later, with a ‘CIRQA Smart Band’ appearing on several of the fitness-tracking giant’s official websites.
A since-removed product page for the CIRQA on Garmin’s regional sites appeared on the brand’s US, Canada, and Brazil platforms earlier today (26 January).
While the pages were swiftly scrubbed—and related posts via the Garmin Reddit community also appear to be being squashed—the leak essentially confirms rumors that the company is ready to debut a new form factor for its tracking.
It’s no surprise that the form factor isn’t something like a smart ring, either, given Garmin executives told Wareable back in 2024 that it still believed the wrist was the best place to garner accurate tracking data.
(Image credit: Wareable)
What does the leak reveal about CIRQA
While many details are yet to be confirmed, the fact that this is an entirely new moniker—and tagged as a ‘Smart Band’—strongly suggests it’s a non-watch competitor to screenless wearables like Whoop 5.0 and the Oura Ring 4.
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Right now, all we know is that the leaked data identifies CIRQA as part number 010-04675-00, and that it will be sold in two sizes: S/M (fitting wrists 120–145mm) and L/XL (up to 240mm). The fact that these sizes are for the wrist further narrows the form factor, suggesting it’s different from the upper-arm Index Sleep Monitor (released last year).
The early product page suggests it will be available in two understated colorways, too: Black and French Grey. And, perhaps most tellingly, the listing indicated a shipping window of 4 to 5 months, hinting at an announcement and rollout in May or June 2026.
The Wareable take
This minimalist approach marks a shift for Garmin, but one that aligns well with the additions to its Connect platform last year: AI insights for Connect+ subscribers, as well as Nutrition Tracking and Lifestyle Logging.
It’s still not as complete or user-friendly as the companion platforms Whoop or Oura have created for their screenless wearables, but it’s finally in a decent spot to be a true alternative (unlike something like Polar Loop).
Just how serious an alternative will likely hinge on whether Garmin gets the pricing right here—and recent history suggests it might not, with several launches over the last 1-2 years missing the mark completely in that regard.
Even if it does slap a slightly lofty price tag on the CIRQA, though, the lack of a subscription for its core service may still be a swing factor for those looking for a more discreet tracker.
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Stay tuned for more on this one as we get it—this likely won’t be the last leak we see over the next month or two, if history is anything to by.
