I got this about a month ago. I love it! Its so lightweight and easy to wear all the time and I love the feedback and metrics that it provides on sleep.
I love the versatility of the Garmin CIRQA. At night, I swap my Forerunner 970 for it because it’s so comfortable to sleep in. I also wear it on my bicep during workouts, where it stays out of the way of kettlebells and avoids that restrictive feeling I sometimes get from a heart-rate chest strap. Its comfort, simple design, and one-button activity recording make it a standout for me.
Feels comfortable but battery does not last as long as advertised and underreports awake time when using to track sleep. I like the option to switch from my Fenix 8 to the Cirqa and still compile daily data.
Fitness tracking isn't bad, but the sleep tracking is trash. It records phantom naps, tells me I went to bed and was in "deep sleep" two hours before I go to bed, and fails to capture my multiple awakenings at night. The battery life is also terrible, doesn't last 5 days. Also, I get a weird rash on the wrist I wear it on and need to switch back and forth. Very disappointed.
About 3 weeks in with the band and I’m really enjoying the data tracking. Have the band with a Fenix 6 and the ability to choose primary and secondary is a bonus. Data tracking across both is seamless and battery life is perfect. Coming from a whoop, I expected nothing less in terms of quality and battery life.
I am a through and through Garmin fan and love my Forerunner 165. I bought this band for when I occasionally wear a nice watch for work.
I was disappointed in this for a few reasons.
1. The sensor itself is uncomfortable. It is thick and the materials used feel cheap compared to my Forerunner.
2. There is not compatibility with wearing on your leg. Which is the real reason I considered buying.
3. The Bluetooth feature cannot be turned off. This may not be a problem for most people, but for me it was unfortunate.
4. There is only one button on the sensor which makes it wildly confusing to use. If you’re buying this to get away for screens or use for daily activities, I would consider something else.