Garmin Cirqa Clinches Round 2 in Fitbit Air Face-Off
Garmin Cirqa edges Fitbit Air in Round 2 of a 5,000-step walk test: Cirqa’s step count was the closest to reality (5,006 vs Fitbit 5,009 vs 5,000 manual; Strava 4,992) and its climb data aligned with Strava, while the Fitbit Air undercounted climbs. Garmin also failed to record heart-rate data on this walk, while Fitbit logged HR. Both devices are screen-free, GPS-free trackers that rely on a paired phone for location, priced at $199 for Cirqa and $99 for Air; the test concludes Cirqa offers better accuracy and insights, earning the win.