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 631 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 15, 2025
The large watch face is nice. It's comfortable to wear and it seems real accurate.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
April 15, 2025
I use my Garmin Forerunner 965 every day and provides great data on running, sleeping, and general well being. My Garmin Forerunner 965 holds its charge for around twenty days so there is never any stress to find a charger. I'd recommend this product for beginners or experts. When paired with the Garmin Connect app the Garmin Forerunner 965 provides personalized training recommendations. For example when running it will give you a daily recommendation and even a path that it will direct you to follow.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
April 13, 2025
I previously had a Forerunner 745 for ~5yrs. The Forerunner 965 has been an awesome replacement & upgrade! I'm 5'5" 125lb and the watchface isn't too big - though I wouldn't want to go any bigger. The battery life has been excellent! I have mostly used the run, trail run, treadmill, ski and backcountry ski activities so far. No issues to report. If I were to add a function, I would love a little flashlight like the Fenix has.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
April 12, 2025
I got this one to replace my 955 solar. The battery life is exceptional, I used it with music for a 50k and only used 30% of the battery. light weight and comfortable, barely notice I am wearing it.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
April 11, 2025
Switched from Apple Watch
This watch is exactly what i was looking for. The fitness tracking abilities are far superior than an apple watch. The battery life is a game changer along with how much lighter it is. The only thing i may miss from it is the ability to text or receive a call on the watch directly, but in terms of importance for me, it was a lower priority. If you are looking for a fitness watch with SOME smart watch capabilities this is the watch for you.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
April 8, 2025
Best Watch Purchased
I’ve gone through my fair share of watches. I’ve used early models of Garmin and Polar. Probably the best watch I’ve ever used. Accurate, lots of features. The best feature is the sleep/HRV reads every morning. It helps me hone in on exactly what I need to change or keep to get a good nights rest and a high sleep score. The motivation and prompts are really $$ features. I would recommend this watch to anyone for any reason.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
March 31, 2025
Still adjusting
I have had a Forerunner 945 for 5-6 years. I grew very accustomed to how it scored things like sleep quality and recovery times. This watch so far doesn't seem to track my sleep nearly as well as the 945. I do love the screen brightness and the loads of data it produces but I am not 100% that I got a better product than I previously had. (For information) I purchased the 965 due to the 945 screen delaminating, otherwise it was still working.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
March 31, 2025
Fantastic watch for all sports
I have had this watch for almost a year and have had 0 issues. It does everything I could ever want, tracking all sports very well and giving a surplus of health insights. I recommend to anyone looking for an advanced do-it-all sport watch.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
March 30, 2025
Forerunner 965
I have nothing negative to say, the screen is amazing and very functional. the watch is very light

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
March 28, 2025
Battery life, screen and functionality win
Core funtions are strong. Does integrate with spotify although syncing is clunky..need wifi even if your phone is tethered. Live tracking only notifies recipients to email vs. text, but I think this is an iOS thing, blame apple. Default settings use laps which doesn't work for me and takes some configuration but overall works very well with some configuration...if you're and outdoor person beats apple watch all day long

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
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