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Fitness band
Black, nylon strap with hook-and-loop closure for 145 to 205 mm wrists
$99.99US price, checkedScreen-free $99.99 band with no required subscription and up to 10 days of battery
Check price at Amazfit for Amazfit Helio Strap Full review →
Fitness band
Black, L-XL wrist band, part 010-04675-00
$199.99US price, checkedGarmin's screen-free band with no required subscription and up to 10 days per charge
Check price at Garmin for Garmin CIRQA Smart Band Full review →| Criterion | Amazfit Helio Strap | Garmin CIRQA Smart Band |
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| US price | $99.99Checked Oct 23, 2026 · Price details in the review | $199.99Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review |
| Three-year ownership estimate | $99.99 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: energy use. | $199.99 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: energy use. |
| Choose if | You want screen-free sleep, heart rate and recovery tracking, or an upper-arm heart rate source, for $99.99 with no required fee. | You want Garmin's sleep, HRV and recovery tracking without a screen or a monthly fee. |
| Main trade-off | There's no display, no charging cable in the box, and one reviewer saw heart rate readings about 10 bpm high on some long runs. | Guided workouts need a paid Connect+ plan, and there's no GPS without your phone. |
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| Exact variant | Black, nylon strap with hook-and-loop closure for 145 to 205 mm wrists | Black, L-XL wrist band, part 010-04675-00 |
| Dimensions | Amazfit lists the tracker at 33.97 x 24.3 x 10.59 mm without the sensor, and 20 g. TechRadar's review gives 20 g with the band. The nylon strap is 22 mm wide and fits wrists from 145 to 205 mm around. The body is fiber-reinforced polymer. | Garmin lists the module at 27 x 47 x 9 mm and 14.8 g, and the whole band at 20.7 to 21.2 g with a wrist strap. TechRadar weighed it at 21 g. The wrist band is 24.5 cm long in S/M and 28.5 cm in L/XL, and both are 2.4 cm wide and 0.2 cm thick. Garmin says S/M fits 120–200 mm wrists and L/XL fits 145–240 mm. |
| Installation | No installation. You pair it with the free Zepp app on an iPhone running iOS 15.0 or later or an Android phone running 7.0 or later. In the box are the strap with the tracker fitted, a magnetic charging head and a manual. Amazfit says the USB-C charging cable isn't included. The packing list has no armband, and Amazfit lists a Helio Armband as a separate accessory. | No installation. You pair it with the Garmin Connect app on your phone. Garmin names compatible iPhone and Android phones for connected GPS, but the manual lists no minimum phone or operating system versions. It charges from a USB port with Garmin's proprietary cable. Garmin doesn't mention a power adapter. |
| Materials | The body is fiber-reinforced polymer, and the strap is nylon with a hook-and-loop closure. TechRadar's review describes the central part as plastic with no metal and says it doesn't feel premium. | Garmin lists a fabric band and a fiber-reinforced polymer case. The module takes 24 mm bands on 14 mm quick-release pins and doesn't work with third-party bands. Garmin doesn't say which fabric the band is made of. The band can go in the washing machine on a gentle cycle at up to 40°C (104°F). The module can't. |
| Warranty | One year from the date of original purchase, per Amazfit's US warranty policy. It covers products bought from Amazfit's official US online store, not other sellers. Amazfit repairs or replaces the device at its option, or may refund the purchase price, and you pay to ship it to Amazfit. A repaired or replaced device is covered for the rest of the year or 90 days, whichever is longer. The warranty excludes normal wear and tear, misuse, accidents and use for medical, healthcare or treatment purposes. | One year from the date of purchase, per Garmin's Consumer Limited Warranty. The terms, revised Dec 30, 2025, cover Garmin's non-aviation products and don't name CIRQA. Garmin chooses whether to repair it, replace it with a new or Garmin Recertified device, or refund the purchase price, and you pay shipping to Garmin. The warranty excludes cosmetic damage, batteries unless a defect damaged the product, and damage from accident, misuse or water. A repair or replacement is covered for 90 days or the rest of the original year, whichever is longer. In the US, it covers only devices bought from Garmin or an authorized US reseller. |
| Returns | 30 days from the purchase date to request a full refund, with a return authorization from Amazfit. Request the authorization by email or phone within the 30 days, then send the product back in the same condition, with all accessories and original packaging, at your own shipping cost. Amazfit can refuse a return that arrives without an authorization or all parts, or charge a 15% restocking fee or the value of missing accessories, whichever is higher. Orders placed in November and December can be returned through Jan 31 or for 45 days, whichever is longer. Shipping, handling and taxes aren't refundable, and refunds are paid within 4 weeks of Amazfit receiving the product. | Garmin.com orders can be returned within 30 days of receipt for a refund, in their original condition. You start the return online. Garmin says opened software, downloadable items and custom products can't be refunded. Its page doesn't say who pays return shipping. Bought elsewhere, such as at REI, it goes back to that store under its own policy, and Garmin says restocking fees may apply. |
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