WHOOP Life vs Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  WHOOP Life |  Garmin CIRQA Smart Band |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 55,500.00 | KSh 40,000.00 |
| Battery capacity | — | Lithium ion |
| Water resistance | IP68, water-resistant to 10 m; suitable for swimming and showering, not diving; ECG readings must be taken dry | Swim, 5 ATM |
| RAM | — | 128 MB |
| Storage | — | 128 MB |
| Operating system | — | Garmin |
| Positioning / GNSS | — | Available |
| Health & wellness features | Continuous heart rate and skin-temperature tracking; Recovery, Strain and Healthspan insights; Heart Screener with ECG, irregular-rhythm notifications and Blood Pressure Insights are region-, age- and eligibility-dependent and are not diagnostic | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Treadmill Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork |
Full specifications
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| Specification | WHOOP Life | Garmin CIRQA Smart Band |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | WHOOP | Garmin |
| Model | WHOOP MG with 12-month Life membership | CIRQA |
| Announced | — | August 14, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 34.7 × 24 × 10.6 mm | 27 mm x 47 mm x 9 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 27.3 g with band | Module: 14.8 g Wrist band: S-M, 5.9 g (20.7 g) Wrist band: L-XL, 6.4 g (21.2 g) |
| Build materials | Compact matte-black sensor with brushed-metal detailing and conductive ECG clasp | fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Wrist size | — | S-M: 120-200 mm L-XL: 145-240 mm |
| Strap / band | SuperKnit Luxe band with ECG-compatible conductive clasp | fabric (ComfortFit bands) |
| Controls / buttons | Screen-free wearable; measurements and controls are managed through the WHOOP app | single hardware button |
| Performance & software | ||
| RAM | — | 128 MB |
| Storage | — | 128 MB |
| Operating system | — | Garmin |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 or later required for ECG and Blood Pressure Insights | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
| Positioning / GNSS | — | Available |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Enhanced PPG biometric sensor, accelerometer, skin-temperature sensor and ECG-ready contact pads | Optical Heart Rate Sensor (Gen 4) Pulse Oximeter (Pulse Ox / SpO2) Skin Temperature Sensor Accelerometer |
| Health & wellness features | Continuous heart rate and skin-temperature tracking; Recovery, Strain and Healthspan insights; Heart Screener with ECG, irregular-rhythm notifications and Blood Pressure Insights are region-, age- and eligibility-dependent and are not diagnostic | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Treadmill Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep duration, stages, performance, consistency, debt and coaching through the WHOOP app | Automatic Detection |
| Sports / workout modes | Automatic and manual activity tracking across supported workouts in the WHOOP app | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Dance Fitness, Jump Roping |
| Training & outdoor features | Strain, Recovery, VO2 max, training load and personalized coaching insights | Hiking, Bouldering, Indoor Climbing, Mountaineering, Horseback Riding, Golfing (basic support), Disc Golf, Archery |
| Diving / depth features | — | Basic Swimming |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | — | Lithium ion |
| Battery life | Up to 14 days | Up to 10 days |
| Charging | Magnetic Wireless PowerPack or USB-C Basic Charger; approximately 120 minutes; not compatible with WHOOP 4.0 chargers | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Water resistance | IP68, water-resistant to 10 m; suitable for swimming and showering, not diving; ECG readings must be taken dry | Swim, 5 ATM |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Compatible phone running the current WHOOP app; iOS 16 or later, with Bluetooth 5.0+ required for ECG and Blood Pressure Insights | iPhone (iOS) and Android |
| Companion app | WHOOP app with included 12-month WHOOP Life membership | Garmin Connect app |
| Colors | Obsidian sensor with premium SuperKnit Luxe band | Black, Captain Blue, French Gray, Mauve |
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