I’ve worn my Garmin Cirqa and Oura Ring 5 to track my sleep for 10 days: here’s what I’ve noticed
We look at the differences in the data recorded by the two screenless trackers
In July 2026, two screenless fitness trackers, the Garmin Cirqa and Oura Ring 5, were worn by a reporter to compare their sleep tracking capabilities over a period of 10 days. The Garmin Cirqa, priced at $199, lacks a subscription fee and requires a single button to start and stop workouts. It offers up to 10 days of battery life and is compatible with iOS and Android devices.
The Oura Ring 5, priced at $399, is a screenless smart ring with a monthly subscription fee of $5.99. It boasts up to nine days of battery life and can be worn as both a fitness and sleep tracker. Both devices are compatible with iOS and Android and provide detailed sleep data through their respective apps.
During the 10-day test, the reporter noticed that the Oura Ring 5 recorded longer 'awake' periods than the Garmin Cirqa, which more accurately reflected the reporter's habit of scrolling on her phone before bed. Additionally, the 'awake' section of the Oura sleep graph was often at the beginning of the night. Sleep duration and stages were generally similar, except for July 29 when the Oura Ring 5 stopped recording, and July 30 when the Garmin Cirqa logged 90 minutes more sleep.
The report also mentions that the Oura Ring 5 had been worn for months, while the Garmin Cirqa was new, which may have affected the accuracy of the readings.
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