Amazfit Helio Strap Pro vs Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

Amazfit Helio Strap Pro

Amazfit Helio Strap Pro

vsGarmin CIRQA Smart Band

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

Amazfit Helio Strap ProGarmin CIRQA Smart Band
TypeScreenless wearable training system (arm-worn heart-rate sensor plus waist-worn motion sensor), no display—
SensorsHelio Core Motion HR: BioTracker 6.0 PPG optical heart-rate sensor (5PD + 2LED), accelerometer, gyroscope, temperature sensor, geomagnetic sensor. Helio Core Motion Waist: accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor—
BatteryUp to 11 days typical (Helio Core Motion HR), up to 40 days typical (Helio Core Motion Waist), 232 mAh cells, magnetic chargerUp to 10 days
Water Resistance5 ATM5 ATM (swim)
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.2 (BLE)Bluetooth, ANT+; connected GPS via smartphone
Weight11.4 g (Helio Core Motion HR), 10.7 g (Helio Core Motion Waist)—
Sports ModesMore than 50 sports modes via the Zepp App, HYROX Race and Simulation support—
CompatibilityAndroid 8.0 and above, iOS 17.0 and above via the Zepp App; HYROX modes require Amazfit Balance 3 or Balance Ultra at launchiPhone and Android
In the BoxHelio Core Motion HR, Helio Core Motion Waist, Helio Pro Clip, wristband, armband, magnetic charging head—
SubscriptionNo monthly subscription requiredNo subscription required for core tracking; some coaching and workout features require Garmin Connect+
Display—None (screen-free); single side button, data viewed in Garmin Connect app
Body—Module 27 x 47 x 9 mm, 14.8 g; fabric ComfortFit band, fiber-reinforced polymer case; total 20.7 g (S-M) / 21.2 g (L-XL)
Charging—Garmin proprietary plug charger (lithium-ion battery)
Memory—128 MB history
Health Sensors—Wrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, skin temperature, Body Battery, stress, respiration, sleep tracking
Training Metrics—Training readiness, HRV status, VO2 max, training status, workout benefit, recovery time; 80+ manual activities and automatic activity detection
Colors—Citron Gray, Mauve, French Gray, Dark Olive, Captain Blue, French Blue, Black