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WHOOP ONE 5.0 vs Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor

  • About 26.5 g.
  • Screenless tracker.
  • Up to 14+ days.
  • Bluetooth.
  • IP68 water and dust resistance.
KSh 37,000In Stock
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Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

  • Screenless smart band.
  • 128 MB.
  • Up to 10 days.
  • Bluetooth.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 40,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Of these two screenless trackers, the WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor lasts longer between charges (more than 14 days) and has a sturdier stainless steel build, though it needs a WHOOP membership, while the Garmin CIRQA Smart Band is lighter to wear all day and swimproof to 50 m.

Battery life

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor
Up to 14+ days
Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
Up to 10 days

Portability

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor
About 26.5 g
Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
14.8 g

Display

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor
Screenless tracker
Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
Screenless smart band

Water resistance

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor
IP68 water and dust resistance
Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
5 ATM

Sensors

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor
PPG heart-rate sensor, accelerometer
Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
Optical heart-rate sensor, Pulse Ox sensor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor

  • Longer rated battery life: more than 14 days (vs 10 days).
  • Stainless steel case (vs plastic case).
  • Lower price: KSh 37,000 (vs KSh 40,000).
  • Charging: USB-C Basic Charger.

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

  • Lighter: 14.8 g (vs about 26.5 g).
  • Swimproof: water resistant to 50 m (vs 10 m).
  • Slimmer: 9 mm thick (vs 10.6 mm).
  • Charging: Garmin proprietary plug charger.

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PriorityWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorGarmin CIRQA Smart Band
Battery lifeUp to 14+ daysUp to 10 days
PortabilityAbout 26.5 g14.8 g
DisplayScreenless trackerScreenless smart band
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance5 ATM
SensorsPPG heart-rate sensor, accelerometerOptical heart-rate sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Sleep trackingLight, REM and deep sleepAdvanced sleep tracking, sleep score

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorGarmin CIRQA Smart Band
DisplayScreenless trackerScreenless smart band
Screen resolutionNot applicableNot applicable
Display protection——

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorGarmin CIRQA Smart Band
Positioning / GNSSConnected smartphone GPS; no built-in GPSConnected smartphone GPS
Bluetooth—Bluetooth; ANT+

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorGarmin CIRQA Smart Band
BrandWHOOPGarmin
ModelWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorGarmin CIRQA Smart Band
Dimensions34.7 × 24 × 10.6 mm27 × 47 × 9 mm
WeightApproximately 26.5 gModule: 14.8 g; with S-M band: 20.7 g; with L-XL band: 21.2 g
Build materialsSensor housing with stainless-steel components; LED indicatorsFibre-reinforced polymer
Strap / bandCoreKnit Jet BlackComfortFit fabric; 14 mm quick-release pins; 24 mm band width
Announced—July 21, 2026
Wrist size—S-M: 120–200 mm; L-XL: 145–240 mm
Controls / buttons—Hardware activity button

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorGarmin CIRQA Smart Band
SensorsPPG heart-rate sensor; accelerometer; skin-temperature sensorOptical heart-rate sensor; Pulse Ox sensor; skin-temperature sensor; accelerometer
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart rate; HRV; respiratory rate; skin temperature; Recovery; StrainContinuous heart rate; HRV; Pulse Ox; Body Battery; stress; skin temperature; respiration; menstrual-cycle and pregnancy tracking
Sleep trackingLight, REM and deep sleep; duration; performance; consistency; sleep needAdvanced sleep tracking; sleep score; sleep coach; naps; breathing variations
Sports / workout modesAutomatic and manual activity tracking80+ activities
Training & outdoor features—Training readiness; VO₂ max; fitness age; workout benefit; recovery time
Safety & emergency features—LiveTrack with connected smartphone

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorGarmin CIRQA Smart Band
Battery lifeUp to 14+ daysUp to 10 days
ChargingUSB-C Basic Charger; compatible with Wireless PowerPackGarmin proprietary plug charger
Water resistanceIP68; up to 10 m for 2 hours5 ATM

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorGarmin CIRQA Smart Band
Phone compatibilityiOS 18 or later recommended; Android 11 or later recommendediPhone and Android
Companion appWHOOP with One membershipGarmin Connect

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorGarmin CIRQA Smart Band
Charging timeApproximately 120 minutes—
Movement sensorsAccelerometer—
Bluetooth and Wi-FiBluetooth—
Packing listWHOOP 5.0; CoreKnit Jet Black band; Basic ChargerSmart band; USB-C charging/data cable; documentation
Smart recognitionAutomatic activity detectionAutomatic activity detection
Energy, load and readiness featuresRecovery; Strain; Sleep scores; personalized coaching—
strap materialCoreKnit—
temperature monitoringSkin-temperature tracking—
Included membership tierWHOOP One, 12-month subscription bundle as listed—

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationWHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorGarmin CIRQA Smart Band
Storage—128 MB

Similarities

  • Both give daily scores (Recovery, Strain, Sleep need, Body Battery).
  • Same smart recognition: automatic activity detection.

In summary

Get the WHOOP ONE 5.0 Sensor if you want longer battery life and a sturdier stainless steel build, or the Garmin CIRQA Smart Band if you would rather have a lighter tracker for all-day wear and a swimproof build.

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