I walked 5,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa vs Apple Watch 11. Here’s which came out on top

https://www.tomsguide.com/author/jane-mcguire· Jul 25, 2026 · 4:15 AM UTC ·11 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 16 views

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▪Wellness Smartwatches Fitness Trackers I walked 5,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa vs Apple Watch 11.
▪Here’s which came out on top Face Off By Jane McGuire Published 25 July 2026 It’s an Apple vs Garmin walk test When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
▪It’s a subscription-free tracker with comprehensive workout and sleep insights, up to 10 days of battery, haptic feedback, and a single physical button.

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Wellness Smartwatches Fitness Trackers I walked 5,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa vs Apple Watch 11. Here’s which came out on top Face Off By Jane McGuire Published 25 July 2026 It’s an Apple vs Garmin walk test When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you see me walking down the street and I start to cry, it’s probably because I’m doing a walk test for Tom’s Guide, and I’ve lost count.

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