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 645 ratings
Review Summary
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Screen reader users: the following list provides a visual scale to illustrate the product fit. Please refer to the heading above for the fit type in text.Here's what customers have to say
The fitness watch provides a range of features and data for runners and athletes. Users praise the bright display, accurate tracking, and long battery life. The watch offers training metrics, recovery insights, and adaptive workout plans to help users improve performance. While some find the watch easy to use, others note a steep learning curve to fully utilize all the features. Overall, the watch is considered a top-of-the-line option that delivers on functionality and design.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 3, 2025
Better than Apple Watch Ultra
Absolutely love this watch, haven't taken it off since it arrived. Having come from an apple watch I was worried about missing it, but I haven't one bit. I have loved everything about the Forerunner and I find myself using it more than I used the apple watch. The messages, calling, and phone related things aren't as good as the Apple watch, but it makes up for it with insane battery life, workout accuracy, and overall performance.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
July 1, 2025
no tiene buena precisión en distancia de piscina
no es preciso en medir el tipo de brazada y tampoco es preciso con la distancia de natación en piscina de 25 metros
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 29, 2025
Exactly what I was looking for in a fitness watch. No regrets making the move from an Apple Watch. I enjoy some of the features the 965 brings over the other Forerunner models that make it closer to the higher end Garmins.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
June 19, 2025
Great watch as expected.
Hands down the best GPS watch I've used. The AMOLED display is gorgeous, and battery life is incredible—easily over a week with daily GPS use. It tracks everything: running power, heart rate, training readiness, sleep, and recovery. GPS is fast and super accurate, even in tricky areas. The maps and built-in navigation are game-changers for trail running and biking. It's lightweight yet durable, and the titanium bezel gives it a premium feel. Music storage, Garmin Pay, and smart notifications are great extras. If you're serious about training, this is worth every penny
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
June 13, 2025
Great watch and so happy I made the switch back from Apple. The key is in the metrics that this watch captures. Garmin is for fitness.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
June 13, 2025
This watch is great to run with! I use it to run 4-5 times a week. I love the durability as well. I have bumped it into many things and it still does not have a scratch. I love the sleep and body features as well. This item is good for an intro runner to a expert runner. The new features they are rolling out will continue to improve this watch. The OMLED screen also looks fantastic on this larger watch face.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
May 31, 2025
Garmin 965
The Garmin 965 is the perfect watch for those who want to get into any activity, indoors or outdoors, but who doesn't want the full suite of features the Fenix series offers. Since buying and setting up this watch, I have only had to charge it a handful of times. The touchscreen is super useful to be interacting with all of the features on the AMOLED screen. The stress and heartrate monitoring while I'm sleeping is really nice too. Now that the 970 is out, this is an excellent deal if you can find one on-sale!
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
May 27, 2025
Fitness watch with long battery life
I had an Apple Watch for years. I used it for tracking cycling, running, and swimming. The battery life was declining and needed to be charged twice a day. I’ve had the garmin for a month now and love it! I have used it to track running, cycling, hiking, swimming, and sleep. I’m very impressed with the tracking abilities and the garmin app that tracks health. The battery life is insane. I have probably only charged it three times in the last month. The garmin watch is a perfect fitness tracker!
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
May 27, 2025
Love everything about this watch. It lasts 2-3 weeks without a charge and only takes an hour to charge to 100%. This has been a game changer for my running
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
May 25, 2025
This is one of the best watches for Training (Triathlon, Running, bike, swimming, and even works for golf and lots of other activities. The battery life is amazing and the flexibility to adjust the data you want to see on the face is great. Solid watch at a great price.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
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