What’s happening
A briefly visible product listing suggests Garmin may have a screen-free wearable in the works: the “Cirqa Smart Band.” The listing was reportedly live long enough for people to capture details before it disappeared.
What the leak suggests
Reported details include:
A “smart band” positioned more like a recovery strap than a smartwatch
Multiple sizes (S/M and L/XL)
Color options including black and “French gray”
A possible ship window pointing toward May or June 2026
Why this is a big strategic shift
Garmin’s identity is built on screens, dashboards, and training depth. A screenless band implies Garmin is chasing a different customer:
the person who wants 24/7 data without wearing a bulky watch,
the person who cares more about recovery and readiness than notifications,
and the person Whoop has made a category out of.
The real question
If Garmin goes all-in here, the market will immediately ask:
Will the best insights be free… or subscription-gated?
Citations
https://athletechnews.com/garmin-leak-hints-at-screenless-wristband-to-rival-whoop-cirqa-smart-band/
https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/garmin-might-finally-be-launching-its-own-whoop-competitor-as-the-cirqa-smart-band-leaks-on-its-own-website
https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-just-leaked-a-mystery-cirqa-smart-band-on-its-own-website-and-it-sounds-like-a-whoop-rival