Is the Forerunner 965 worth it over the 265?

The 965 adds full-color maps, a titanium bezel and multi-band GPS with SatIQ. If you race triathlons or navigate on the run, those extras matter; for basic training the 265 covers the core metrics.

How long does the battery last?

Owners report one to two weeks between charges depending on screen settings. Always-on display and heavy GPS use shorten that.

Does it work for swimming and cycling?

Yes. It has triathlon and brick workout modes and multi-band GPS, so it handles swim, bike and run legs in one session.

Can I use it without a phone?

Yes. Maps and GPS work on the watch alone. Pairing with a smartphone adds incident detection that sends your live location to emergency contacts.

The watch, a power/data cable and documentation. No spare band or wall adapter is included.

Is the touchscreen usable with gloves?

The watch keeps traditional button controls alongside the touchscreen, so you can operate it without bare fingers.

Where is the Garmin Forerunner 965 GPS Running Watch cheapest?

At Amazon, for $445.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Garmin Forerunner 965 GPS Running Watch?

Buyers like: Great watch; Triathlon and brick workouts are the biggest upgrade; Loves the watch screen. Common complaints: Only flaw is the price.

Where can I buy the Garmin Forerunner 965 GPS Running Watch?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Fleet Feet, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, DICK'S Sporting Goods.

Garmin Forerunner 965 GPS Running Watch

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What reviewers say

Owners praise the color screen, battery life and the triathlon and brick workout modes, which many call the biggest upgrade. The recurring complaint is the high price.

What people mention

DisplayPraisedOwners call the AMOLED screen crazy good and love how it looks.
BatteryPraisedBuyers report one to two weeks of use depending on screen settings.
Triathlon modesPraisedTriathlon and brick workouts are described as the biggest upgrade.
BuildPraisedThe titanium bezel is noted for keeping the watch light.
PriceCriticisedThe only flaw buyers name is the high price.

About the Garmin Forerunner 965 GPS Running Watch

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a GPS running watch with an AMOLED touchscreen display and traditional button controls. It has a lightweight titanium bezel.

It uses multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology for accuracy and battery optimization, and it shows full-color built-in maps. When paired with a smartphone, incident detection can send your live location to emergency contacts.

The watch tracks sleep quality, recovery, training load, performance and heart rate variability.

Display

AMOLED touchscreen

Controls

Touchscreen and buttons

Bezel

Titanium

Navigation

Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology, built-in full-color maps

Safety

Incident detection sends live location to emergency contacts when paired with a smartphone

Health tracking