Garmin CIRQA Smart Band vs Polar Loop

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

vsPolar Loop

Polar Loop

Garmin CIRQA Smart BandPolar Loop
DisplayNone (screen-free); single side button, data viewed in Garmin Connect appNone - screen-free band with no buttons; data is shown in the Polar Flow app
BodyModule 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)Stainless steel sensor unit, 42 x 27 x 9 mm; 29 g with band (19.5 g without band); SoftWeave band in S/M and M/L sizes; WR30 water resistance
BatteryUp to 10 daysUp to 8 days, 170 mAh Li-Pol, USB-C charging cable
ChargingGarmin proprietary plug charger (lithium-ion battery)—
Memory128 MB history4 weeks of data on the band (16 MB storage)
Water Resistance5 ATM (swim)—
Health SensorsWrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, skin temperature, Body Battery, stress, respiration, sleep tracking—
Training MetricsTraining readiness, HRV status, VO2 max, training status, workout benefit, recovery time; 80+ manual activities and automatic activity detection—
ConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+; connected GPS via smartphoneBluetooth Low Energy (one connection, reserved for Polar Flow); no built-in GPS (uses phone GPS in Polar Flow)
CompatibilityiPhone and Android—
SubscriptionNo subscription required for core tracking; some coaching and workout features require Garmin Connect+—
ColorsCitron Gray, Mauve, French Gray, Dark Olive, Captain Blue, French Blue, BlackGreige Sand, Night Black, Brown Copper; extra bands USD 29.90
Sensors—Polar Precision Prime optical heart-rate sensor (OHR Gen 3.5), accelerometer; no skin temperature sensing
Tracking—24/7 heart rate, activity, sleep and recovery tracking; Nightly Recharge, SleepWise, Sleep Plus Stages, Training Load Pro, automatic training detection
Software—Polar Flow app (free, no subscription); one-time purchase