Garmin CIRQA vs WHOOP 5.0: Full Specifications Comparison
Garmin has launched the CIRQA Smart Band in India, a screen-free tracker that, unlike WHOOP, does not need a subscription. Here is how it compares with the WHOOP 5.0, with India and US pricing:
Price and availability | ||
| Specification | Garmin CIRQA | WHOOP 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| India price | ₹25,990 (list price ₹29,990) | ₹21,990 One, ₹28,990 Peak, ₹46,990 Life |
| US price | $199.99 | $199 One, $239 Peak, $359 Life |
| What you pay for | The band, once | A yearly membership, tracker included |
| Account required | Garmin account | WHOOP account |
Subscription and costs | ||
| Subscription required to use it | No | Yes |
| Subscription | Garmin Connect+ (optional) | WHOOP One, Peak or Life membership |
| Subscription price (India) | Not announced for India | ₹21,990 One, ₹28,990 Peak, ₹46,990 Life per year |
| Subscription price (US) | $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year | $199 One, $239 Peak, $359 Life per year |
| First-year cost (India) | ₹25,990 | ₹21,990 to ₹46,990 |
| First-year cost (US) | $199.99, or about $270 with Connect+ all year | $199 to $359 |
| Cost after the first year | Nothing, Connect+ is optional | A yearly membership again |
| Works without a subscription | Yes, every core feature | No, WHOOP needs an active membership |
| What the subscription unlocks | Live activities, Garmin Coach plans, guided workouts, nutrition tracking, Garmin Active Intelligence | The whole WHOOP experience; Peak adds Healthspan, Life adds WHOOP MG health features |
Design and build | ||
| Product type | Screen-free health and fitness band | Screenless performance tracker |
| Display | None | None |
| Primary interface | Garmin Connect app | WHOOP app |
| Tracker dimensions | 27 x 47 x 9 mm | 34.7 x 24 x 10.6 mm |
| Weight with band | About 21 g | About 26.5 g |
| Case material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Not specified |
| Band | Fabric ComfortFit, machine washable | CoreKnit or SuperKnit |
| Wear location | Wrist or upper arm | Wrist, bicep, body |
| Wrist size | 120 to 200 mm (S/M), 145 to 240 mm (L/XL) | Up to about 240 mm |
| Physical button | One side button | None |
| Status indicator | Multi-colour LED | LED |
| Vibration motor | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | IP68 |
| Colours | Citron Gray, Mauve, French Gray, Dark Olive, Captain Blue, French Blue, Black | Multiple band colours |
Health sensors | ||
| Heart-rate sensor | Optical | Optical PPG |
| 24/7 heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| HRV | Yes, overnight HRV status | Yes |
| Irregular rhythm (AFib) | No | WHOOP MG only |
| ECG | No | WHOOP MG only |
| Blood pressure | No | WHOOP MG only |
| SpO2 | Pulse Ox, optional | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes, during sleep | Yes |
| Respiratory rate | Yes | Yes |
| Motion sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer |
Activity and workouts | ||
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes | Yes |
| Activity types | 80+ | 145+ |
| Workout auto-detection | Yes, learns from your edits | 45 activities |
| One-press workout start | Yes, side button | No |
| VO2 Max | Yes, running | Yes |
| Training load | Training Status, training load, training effect | Strain |
| Recovery time | Yes | Recovery Score |
| Built-in GPS | No | No |
| Connected GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Live location sharing | LiveTrack | Not specified |
| Strength training | Automatic rep counting | Advanced tracking, muscular strain |
| Swim tracking | Pool swimming | Yes |
| Wheelchair mode | Yes | Not specified |
Sleep and recovery | ||
| Energy and recovery | Body Battery, Training Readiness | Recovery Score |
| Stress | All-day stress | Stress Monitor |
| Sleep stages | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep score | Sleep Score | Sleep Performance |
| Sleep coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Nap detection | Yes | Yes |
| Smart wake alarm | Yes | Silent alarm |
| Behaviour journal | Lifestyle logging | WHOOP Journal |
| Menstrual cycle insights | Yes, plus Natural Cycles sync | Yes |
| Health age | Fitness age | WHOOP Age |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 days | 14+ days |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Full charge time | Up to 90 minutes | About 120 minutes |
| Charge while wearing | No | Yes, with PowerPack |
| Charger | Garmin proprietary charger | Wireless PowerPack |
Connectivity and compatibility | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.0 or later |
| ANT+ | Yes | No |
| Heart-rate broadcast to other devices | Yes, ANT+ and Bluetooth | Not specified |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| NFC payments | No | No |
| Storage | 128 MB | Not specified |
| Android | Yes | Android 11 or later |
| iPhone | Yes | iOS 16 or later |