Garmin has announced the Cirqa Smart Band, a screen-free fitness and wellness tracker designed to compete with subscription-based competitors such as Whoop. Multiple outlets describe the band as using fabric-style construction and a form factor similar to screenless wearables, focusing on health insights without a display. Garmin positions the product around “advanced fitness and wellness” tracking while removing a screen to reduce distractions and extend battery life. The Verge reports the battery can last up to 10 days between charges, aligning with the broader screenless wearable pitch. Several sources highlight that the Cirqa does not require a membership or recurring subscription, which outlets frame as a key difference versus Whoop and other paid services. The Next Web also puts the launch in the context of a growing “screenless” category, noting the Cirqa’s $199.99 price point. Lifehacker adds that the band’s capabilities are comparable to feature sets found on Garmin devices, based on a statement from a Garmin representative. Overall, sources agree Garmin is entering the screenless market with a subscription-free tracker aimed at recovery and wellness-oriented users.