Garmin Forerunner® 965 Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Whitestone and Powder Gray

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Train brilliantly with Forerunner® 965, the premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with a bright AMOLED touchscreen display and lightweight titanium bezel. Wake up to your morning report with HRV status to see health insights with an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). The training readiness feature tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — while daily suggested workouts adapt to performance and recovery alongside the race widget, which provides training tips, course details and completion time predictions. Navigate any route confidently with multi-band GPS and full-color, built-in maps. With traditional buttons and a touchscreen display, it’s easy to tap into your training status and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained. If you’re pushing to outshine the competition, the Forerunner 965 is there to light up every run with up to 23 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
Brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls and lightweight titanium bezel
Battery life: up to 23 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, up to 31 hours in GPS mode
Confidently run any route using full-color, built-in maps and multi-band GPS
Training readiness score is based on sleep quality, recovery, training load and HRV status to determine if you’re primed to go hard and reap the rewards (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
Plan race strategy with personalized daily suggested workouts based on the race and course that you input into the Garmin Connect app and then view the race widget on your watch; daily suggested workouts adapt after every run to match performance and recovery
Switch between sports with a button press by using built-in profiles for triathlons, duathlons, brick workouts and swimruns — or customize your own multisport profiles
Using indicators such as HRV status, recent exercise history and performance, get insight into overall effort with training status — and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
As soon as you wake up, get your morning report with an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook alongside HRV status, training readiness and weather (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology provides superior accuracy in challenging environments while also optimizing the device’s battery life
Get wrist-based running dynamics, including cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more, plus wrist-based running power, which gives you a continuous measurement of how much power you’re applying to the road

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Reviewer: Hannah davey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: fantastic, durable, sleek & practical!!
Review: first of all, I have loved Garmin for a very very long time. I even gifted my boyfriend the Solar Instinct last year because I didn’t want him to get an apple watch, but Garmin instead 😆. this was a step up from my Garmin Forerunner 35 and WOW have I waited so long for this. to be honest I waited and waited to buy a new Garmin watch because I knew that whenever I did I would be simultaneously retiring my previous watch, and i wasn’t emotionally ready for that. but BOY does this watch make it easy to fall in love with. I can’t love it more. I like gym workouts, running, hiking, yoga and other stuff here and there like golf or stairstepping. this watch can track it all, hold a battery life for 2 weeks, tell me all the stats I want to see, give live notifications of calls and texts, connect to my calorie counting app (myfitnesspal), even detect and track my naps which it does very accurately. i’m so impressed and so happy I finally pulled the trigger on it. 10/10 very happy with this purchase.
Reviewer: Nicole Fitzgerald
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: From Apple Watch to Garmin: 10000/10
Review: The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a GPS smartwatch that strikes an impressive balance between form and function. As a health-conscious, hybrid athlete, I originally chose the Venu 3 for its sleek style and everyday functionality. However, I ended up returning it as I found myself missing the advanced features that the Forerunner provides.This is one of the few watches that truly excels in both daily wear and elite-level training. Some of my favorite features include HRV Status, Stress and Sleep Scores, Training Readiness, and Recovery Time. Metrics that offer real-time insight into how your body is responding to training and recovery.Another standout feature I love as a woman is the full-color onboard maps with turn-by-turn navigation, which were once exclusive to Garmin’s high-end Fenix and Epix lines. Having that level of guidance right on your wrist is a game-changer for solo trail runs, hikes, and new routes.As someone who struggled to choose. I would recommend the Forerunner 965 over the Venu for people:• Serious runners, cyclists, and triathletes• Athletes who want advanced training metrics without the bulk of larger watches• Anyone who values a bright, beautiful display and 20+ days of battery life
Reviewer: Cecilia Vu
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Finally Made the Jump to Garmin – So Long Battery Anxiety!
Review: I’d been struggling with my Pixel 3 watch on longer runs – it just couldn’t hang in there past 17 miles, which was incredibly frustrating. I started looking for something with serious battery life but didn’t want to feel like I was downgrading on cool features. The Forerunner 965 kept popping up, and I decided to give it a shot. Man, am I glad I did. I purchased the one with the white band, I think it looks very sleek and modern compared to the black one.Pros:Battery for Days (Well, Miles and Miles!): This is the biggest one for me. I can go on my long runs, and then some, without even thinking about the battery percentage. It’s a huge relief not to have that anxiety anymore. I used to have to charge my pixel watch daily, I can go a full week without charging this watch!That Screen is Gorgeous: The AMOLED display is no joke. It’s so bright and clear, even when I’m out in direct sunlight. Data is super easy to read at a glance, which is exactly what you need when you’re trying to focus on your pace.Buttons I Actually Like Using: I didn’t realize how much I’d appreciate good, tactile buttons until I had them. They’re really responsive and make navigating menus or starting/stopping activities a breeze, especially with sweaty hands when a touchscreen can be finicky.Still Feels Smart: While it’s definitely a running-focused watch, it still has a lot of the smart features I liked on my Pixel. I get my notifications, can control music, and it tracks all sorts of health metrics.Cons:Missing True Independence (No LTE): The only real drawback for me is the lack of LTE. I can’t take calls or send texts if I don’t have my phone with me. It’s not a dealbreaker, as I’ll wear my old Pixel watch with LTE on my other wrist to avoid me needing my bulky phone with me.Overall:Switching to the Forerunner 965 has been a game-changer for my running. The battery life alone makes it worth it, but the awesome screen and user-friendly buttons are fantastic bonuses. I finally get why so many runners swear by Garmin. If you’re a runner who needs reliability and great performance without sacrificing too many smartwatch conveniences, I’d definitely recommend checking this one out.Edit: Added a screenshot of my first run with the watch. 10 miles and the battery only went down 3% throughout while listening to music. I made the right choice to switch!
Reviewer: Rodons
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best running watch ever!
Review: I bought the Garmin Forerunner® 965 as a gift for myself and I couldn’t be happier with it. It has everything I need for my running and triathlon training, such as GPS, heart rate, VO2 max, recovery time, and more. It also syncs with my phone and Garmin Connect app, where I can see all my stats and achievements. The battery life is amazing, it lasts for weeks on a single charge. The design is sleek and comfortable, and the screen is easy to read even in bright sunlight. I highly recommend this product to anyone who is serious about running or triathlon.Pros:- Accurate and reliable GPS and heart rate- Lots of features and metrics for running and triathlon- Long battery life- Sleek design and comfortable fit- Easy to use and sync with phone and appCons:- A bit pricey, but worth it
Reviewer: sergio
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Running watch perfection!!
Review: Fantastic watch for runners.Won’t leave for a run without it…
Reviewer: N/a
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Exceeded expectations
Reviewer: JORGE
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excelente reloj, su pantalla AMOLED es increíble, a luz de día se ve super nítida y clara, para navegación con la nueva incorporación touch sobre los mapas hace mil veces más fácil su manipulación.Su peso menor a los 60g es increíble parece que no traes nada al correr y con la capacidad de almacenamiento para música y mapas es mas que suficiente.Duración de batería hasta de 22 días, y entrenando diario de 2-3 horas 10 días me parece increíble.
Reviewer: I’m A Cat 🐈‍⬛
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Used both Google watch pixel 2, pixel 3. And comparing to apple Ultra 2.Battery life blows the competition straight out of the water. The watch predicts up to 23 days of battery life and so far with excessive use of notifications and smart features and non-stop health tracking. The accuracy of the battery tracking has stayed in line with what is projected.In terms of fitness and health tracking, there are so many different ways the watch can track your activity. It has skipping rope. It has fitness like lifting boxing, running, mountain climbing. It is ridiculous compared to the pixel watch or the Apple watchesIn terms of build quality, the watch is made out of plastic with rubbery straps and an allegedly titanium bezel around the screen, mine has already accumulate d scratches. The screen is just regular mineral glass of some sort and it will scratch if you don’t put a screen protector on. This is not a sapphire screen on the 965 so be aware that scratches can happen if the screen is not protectedMy biggest recommendation is replacing the strap with perhaps a velcro strap that does not have loop holes. The rubber sits tight snugly against your wrist and it sort of irritates my skin. I think I got an allergic reaction to it. So because of that reason I would highly recommend using a cloth strap so that your skin does not have any reaction, especially when sweating.It has partial smartphone features integration. Where to some notifications that arrive, you can respond with generic messages or you can create a custom message, but you cannot type up a message or speak into the watch to type up a message. It’s not like a smartwatch that’s like a pixel or an Apple watch in that regard.You can also answer phone calls but the watch itself does not have a microphone so it just picks up the call on your phone and you have to reach for your phone and answer there. Not very useful especially if you are trying to answer on your watch and your phone is in another room or not close to you.The 24-hour health monitoring is by comparison very accurate to some other devices that are on the market such as the Google pixel or the Apple watch. However, I feel that the Garmin health tracking is slightly more precise and more accurate in predicting your sleep patterns and energy levels. It seems that my Garmin is far more accurate at tracking my sleep cycles, then the Google pixel because there is a discrepancy of 1 hour and I have accurate account of when I fall asleep and when I wake up and I can certainly say that the garmin is far more accurate.Overall, buying the watch on sale was a really good decision. It has provided me with everything I needed in terms of fitness tracking. I do a lot of running and try to get better and this has coaching programs that are far superior compared to other competition. YMMV
Reviewer: Steve Leclerc
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Parfait
Reviewer: Luis Fernando
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excelente smartwatch