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technology29 days ago•170 min saved

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.

via Tom's Guide|

#fitbit-air #garmin-cirqa #heart-rate-data

wellness1 month ago•116 min saved

7,000-step walk test: Fitbit Air narrowly edges Garmin Cirqa in accuracy

In a hands-on 7,000-step walk test, the Fitbit Air narrowly outperformed the Garmin Cirqa. The Air undercounted by about 10 steps while the Cirqa overcounted by roughly 70; Strava data aligned with Air for distance, but Cirqa logged the workout as a generic outdoor workout and didn’t record distance or climb. Heart-rate data were inconsistent between devices, making a definitive accuracy call difficult. Overall, the Air wins by a small margin, though Cirqa showed potential but less reliable outdoor metrics.

via Tom's Guide|

#accuracy #fitbit-air #garmin-cirqa

technology3 months ago•91 min saved

Walk-Test Showdown: Fitbit Air vs Garmin Forerunner 70 Ends in a Tie

Dan Bracaglia pits the budget Fitbit Air (no screen, about $99) against the Garmin Forerunner 70 ($250) in a 3,000-step walk. Both watches land within about four steps of the manual tally, with distance data largely aligned (Air ~1.61 miles, Garmin ~1.57 miles, Strava ~1.60). The Air edges slightly on elevation accuracy thanks to a barometric altimeter, while the Forerunner 70 includes onboard GPS (unlike the Air, which relies on a phone for outdoor tracking). Both offer basic fitness tracking without subscriptions, making this a true head-to-head where performance is strong on both sides and the winner is effectively a draw.

via Tom's Guide|

#fitbit-air #garmin-forerunner-70 #gps