Garmin Cirqa vs Fitbit Air vs Whoop 5.0 vs Oura Ring 5: Which fitness tracker should you buy?

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It’s official: 2026 is the year of the screenless tracker. In a world of constant buzzing and non-stop notifications, it seems that more people than ever are embracing the silence of the screenless fitness tracker.In this article, I’ll look at three new screenless devices launching this year: the Garmin Cirqa, Fitbit Air, and Oura Ring 5, as well as the popular Whoop 5.0. Which deserves a spot on your wrist, bicep, or finger? Read on to find out more.

Garmin

Cirqa

The Garmin Cirqa is Garmin's new $199 screenless tracker. It has a physical button, and syncs to the Garmin Connect app for 24/7 health tracking.