{
  "id": 2318121,
  "title": "Garmin Cirqa vs Fitbit Air vs Whoop 5.0 vs Oura Ring 5: Which fitness tracker should you buy?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/garmin-cirqa-vs-fitbit-air-vs-whoop-5-0-vs-oura-ring-5-which-fitness",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/garmin-cirqa-vs-fitbit-air-vs-whoop-5-0-vs-oura-ring-5-which-fitness-tracker-should-you-buy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The year 2026 is all about screenless fitness trackers, as people seek a break from constant notifications. In this article, we compare four new screenless devices: Garmin Cirqa, Fitbit Air, Oura Ring 5, and Whoop 5.0. Let's break down the pricing, design, and features of each to help you determine which one suits you best.\n\nPricing:\n- The Fitbit Air is the most affordable at $99, with an optional monthly subscription ranging from $9.99 to $99.\n- Garmin Cirqa costs $199 for the tracker, with optional monthly subscriptions of $6.99 or $69.99.\n- The free Whoop 5.0 offers three subscription tiers, ranging from $199 to $359 per year.\n- The Oura Ring 5 starts at $399, with a monthly subscription of $5.99 or an annual subscription of $72.\n\nDesign and fit:\n- Garmin Cirqa, Fitbit Air, and Whoop 5.0 are all screenless bands designed to be worn on the wrist or bicep, while the Oura Ring 5 is a ring.\n- The Fitbit Air boasts a wide selection of straps, starting at $34.99, in various colors, from sporty silicone to stretchy knit fabric.\n- The Garmin Cirqa features a physical button and syncs with the Garmin Connect app for 24/7 health tracking.\n- The Oura Ring 5 is the smallest and lightest option, weighing only 2 grams and measuring 6.09 x 2.28 mm, with 100-meter water resistance.",
  "summary": "After testing four of the most popular screenless fitness trackers, we put them all head-to-head.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}