Battery life
- WHOOP Life MG
- Up to 14+ days
- Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
- Up to 10 days
Wearable comparison
WHOOP Life MG vs Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.
01Selected  WHOOP Life MG
KSh 50,000In Stock | 02  Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
KSh 40,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Of these two screenless trackers, the WHOOP Life MG lasts longer between charges (more than 14 days) and takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, though it needs a WHOOP membership, while the Garmin CIRQA Smart Band is lighter to wear all day and swimproof to 50 m.
Portability
- WHOOP Life MG
- About 27.3 g
- Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
- 14.8 g
Display
- WHOOP Life MG
- Screenless tracker
- Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
- Screenless smart band
Water resistance
- WHOOP Life MG
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
- 5 ATM
Sensors
- WHOOP Life MG
- 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 Life MG
- Longer rated battery life: more than 14 days (vs 10 days).
- ECG heart-rhythm readings.
- Charging: Wireless PowerPack.
Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
- Lighter: 14.8 g (vs about 27.3 g).
- Swimproof: water resistant to 50 m (vs 10 m).
- Slimmer: 9 mm thick (vs 10.6 mm).
- Lower price: KSh 40,000 (vs KSh 50,000).
- Charging: Garmin proprietary plug charger.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | WHOOP Life MG | Garmin CIRQA Smart Band |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | Up to 14+ days | Up to 10 days |
| Portability | About 27.3 g | 14.8 g |
| Display | Screenless tracker | Screenless smart band |
| Water resistance | IP68 water and dust resistance | 5 ATM |
| Sensors | PPG heart-rate sensor, accelerometer | Optical heart-rate sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
| Sleep tracking | Light, REM and deep sleep | Advanced sleep tracking, sleep score |
| Charging | Wireless PowerPack, compatible with USB-C Basic Charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Companion app | WHOOP with Life membership | Garmin Connect |
| Strap / band | SuperKnit Luxe with ECG-compatible conductive clasp | ComfortFit fabric, 14 mm quick-release pins |
| Packing list | WHOOP MG, superKnit Luxe band | Smart band, USB-C charging/data cable |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both give daily scores (Recovery, Strain, Sleep need, Body Battery).
- Same smart recognition: automatic activity detection.
In summary
Get the WHOOP Life MG if you want longer battery life and ECG heart-rhythm readings, 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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