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 373 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 27, 2024
Better than expected
First smartwatch and garmin product. Its way more useful tha I though. I'm very happy with my purchase.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 19, 2024
Evolution of Perfection for a Sports Watch
I've used several Garmin Devices over the years and have seen them evolve from basic non-gps watches to big clucky basics GPS devices to now Super High definition(AMOLED) screen watch with touch screens. It does everything I need and more. I have literally beat every Garmin Device I've ever owned into the ground and have tracked tens of thousands of miles with them. To be honest I don't know how Garmin can improve on the Forerunner 965, maybe make it do my workouts for me.. LOL.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 19, 2024
Great all around device!
Got this watch as a gift to complement my exercise and activity regime. Replaced my Apple watch Ultra. Very happy to have made the change.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 19, 2024
Everything You Need
This watch does it all. I upgraded from the Vivoactive 3. Started doing triathlons and didn't care for the aftermarket app I had to use on the 3. Love all the features of the 965. Super long battery life and all the bells and whistles. I'll still use the 3 when I hunt for the GPS.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 18, 2024
Had to watch some tutorials, but now I love it!
It took me a minute to get the hang of it but there are so many useful tutorials on youtube, once I took the time to watch some of those, I got the hang of it pretty quickly. Now it comes naturally and I love all the things I can do and customize with this watch! I've programmed in the exact data I want to be able to see at a glance on my runs, I have the watch face customized, and can input all of my exact workouts in the watch easily.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 18, 2024
I love it
This watch does so much. I don’t think I will ever be able to use it fully but I can say for sure I am a better runner because of it.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 17, 2024
Terible watch
This watch is terrible—it doesn't deliver on its promises for triathlon or biathlon athletes. I bought it 2 weeks ago. It should be marketed exclusively for running, as the swim training tracking, for example, is abysmally recorded. Additionally, both the watch and the app are far from intuitive. Sometimes it doesn't log the workout because when you select swimming, the watch automatically switches to running, and you end up with inaccurate data as it records a swim as a run. Moreover, the glass scratched after just two days of use. It’s poor quality all around and not worth the price. If I could, I would return it, get my money back, and buy a watch from a different brand.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 17, 2024
Love This Watch
I bought this watch 2 weeks ago and it’s amazing. I have logged 2 massive prs thanks to the training and feedback. Upgrading from the 955 was worth it this watch is unreal.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 16, 2024
Not for Ironman or long distance trainings
After 2 weeks using my new forerunner 965 it doesn't download all the trainings from triang Peaks. The swimming sessions and strength sessions does not appear nor in the calendar nor in the watch.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 16, 2024
Best running / multi-sport watch I have ever owned
Wow! I knew it was a great watch but now that I own one I am even more impressed. I have more data than I know what to do with, and am using it for swimming, biking, running, sleep tracking, and of course occasionally telling time. Battery life so far is great and the AMOLED screen is super bright and attractive. The CONNECT app makes it easy to track. Thanks Garmin!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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