Why We Like The Garmin Forerunner 965 Watch
For a clear view of our performance, we kit up with the Garmin Forerunner 965 Watch whether we're training, racing, or recovering. Compared to previous technologies, the touchscreen AMOLED display looks crisper and reacts quicker to movement, while using less battery power to do so. With downloadable training plans, complete health snapshots, full-color maps, accurate location tracking, real-time stamina alerts, and up to 31 hours of battery life in GPS mode, this piece of training equipment gets us to the starting line of our ultra race and through to the podium.
Details
- Multi-sport watch for all your active pursuits
- Scratch- and damage-resistant face with enhanced readability
- AMOLED display boosts vibrancy, contrast, and clarity
- Titanium bezel delivers ultralight durability
- Silicone strap is lightweight and sweat-proof
- Battery lasts up to 23 days in smartwatch mode
- 5ATM rating means it's submersible up to 50 meters
- GNSS tracking, health monitoring, music storage, suggested workouts, and more
- Item #GRMF069
- Housing Material
- titanium
- Strap Material
- silicone
- Face Material
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3 DX
- Movement
- digital, AMOLED Optional Always-On Mode, touchscreen, 454 x 454 pixels
- Pedometer
- yes
- Odometer
- yes
- Altimeter
- yes
- Barometer
- yes
- Heart Rate Monitor
- wrist-based
- Technical Features
- Please see size chart for complete list of technical features
- Wireless
- Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
- Operating System
- Garmin Connect
- Date Indicator
- yes
- Weekday Indicator
- yes
- Alarms
- yes
- Backlight
- yes
- Battery Type
- rechargeable
- Battery Life
- [smartwatch] 23 days, [GPS-only] 31hr, [SatIQ AutoSelect GNSS] 22hr, [All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band] 19hr, [GPS-only GNSS + music] 10.5hr, [SatIQ AutoSelect GNSS + music] 9.5hr, [All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band + music] 8.5hr
- Low Battery Indicator
- yes
- Includes
- Forerunner 965, USB-C charging/data cable, documentation
- Claimed Weight
- 1.9oz
- Submersible
- 5ATM
- Face Size
- [diameter] 35.4mm (1.4in)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- running, swimming, triathlon, training, climbing, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing, paddling, road cycling, gravel, trail, downhill, cyclocross, cross-country, ebiking, commuting, snowshoeing, yoga, golfing, casual
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 396 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 15, 2024
Great features - more than I will use regularly.
I purchased this nearly a month ago and it does everything I wanted and more. It may take a while, or focused time to set up and learn how to use all the features.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 15, 2024
So difficult to use!
There are five buttons and a touch screen. After wearing it for two weeks and watching countless videos, I still find it incredibly difficult to get where I need to be in the watch. I have tried endlessly to use the music feature but there is always something that prevents it from working. You have to reconnect your AirPods every.single.time. My marathon coach needed me to have a Garmin but I would still be using my Apple Watch if not. It painfully lacks intuitive design.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 15, 2024
Ottimo acquisto e grande qualità!!
Comunque uno smartwatch di così alto livello e a quel prezzo che in dotazione non abbia un adattatore per la presa usb o per la corrente elettrica mi sembra una grande mancanza.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 14, 2024
Excellent Multi exercise watch
Great info on trainings, sleep. I see accurate data and they are really useful for my lifestyle. It helped me improve my performance
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 12, 2024
Watch is fantastic, UI takes getting used to
4.5 ⭐️ but rounding up! Am absolutely floored by this watch. It is a trove of data and stats that make me want to perform better and be the best version of myself. It has an impressive battery life and in the two weeks I’ve had it, I’ve only had to charge it twice and that’s with several GPS and indoor workouts getting tracked. Had an Apple Watch prior to this that I had to charge daily so this forerunner blows my mind. My only grievance with the watch is the UI - it takes a lot of getting used to and is very clunky to work through. The garmin connect app has a ton of data and stats and charts, but it takes me forever to find things and I feel like I’m fumbling my way through the different tabs/sections/etc to try and find things. Wish it was easier to modify things on my watch directly from the app as well, like changing the watch face from the app would be SO much better. Regardless, this watch is SOLID and I am so thrilled to have it as a training tool and a life tool. Definitely wish I had converted sooner!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 11, 2024
Great watch loving it.
2 weeks on my wrist coming from Apple Ultra. WOW can’t believe how much better it is.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 10, 2024
Great Fit
I am so happy I bought the 965! I love the brightness of the screen, the touchscreen, the data it holds, and also how incredibly light it is!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 9, 2024
Fantastic Watch
I’ve always purchased Apple Watches through the years. However, my co-worker and YouTube opened my eyes to Garmin. I’m a new runner and the Forerunner 965 is absolutely awesome for what I want as a runner. I highly recommend this watch to anyone looking for a great watch. I never knew how much I would appreciate having 23 days of battery life!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 9, 2024
The best running watch
The watch as been a huge step up from venu 2. The most extensive data breakdown and the display is second to none.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 9, 2024
Love it!
I bought this to replace an Apple Watch and am very happy I did. The battery life is amazing and I love the day / stats for running, sleeping, biking, and have even used for golf which is super convenient. I would definitely recommend!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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