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Garmin Forerunner 965 - whitestone - smart watch with band - whitestone/powder gray - 32 GB

$681.99
Mfg # 010-02809-01 CDW # 8421414

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  • 47 mm
  • smart watch with band
  • whitestone/powder gray
  • display 1.4"
  • Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
  • whitestone
  • silicone
  • wrist size: 135-205 mm
  • 32 GB
  • 1.87 oz
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What if every run was a podium-worthy performance? And from training readiness, you knew you were primed to reap the rewards? With the forerunner 965 smartwatch, stats and insights will be lit up on a colorful amoled display. And soon, you too will be standing in the light.
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Garmin Forerunner 965 - whitestone - smart watch with band - whitestone/pow is rated 4.60 out of 5 by 434.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ottimo acquisto e grande qualità!! Comunque uno smartwatch di così alto livello e a quel prezzo che in dotazione non abbia un adattatore per la presa usb o per la corrente elettrica mi sembra una grande mancanza.
Date published: 2024-05-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for the training athlete I've had this watch for 3 weeks and I am in love. I upgraded from my Forerunner 935. PROs - The touch screen is very responsive. - The training features definitely take your training to the next level. - The HRV readings are great for understanding your bodies redines. - The map featur is great. - Live track adds a layer of safety that I didn't know I wanted. - Screen is bright, even on lower settings. - Great app integration. Everything you need is in one location. - A good amount of customization both on the watch and app. CONs - Screen is energy hungry. I get about 2 weeks of use. - If you are looking for a smart-smarr watch, this is not for you. This is a fitness trainer. Get a Pixel, Galaxy, or Apple watch if you want a smart-smart watch.
Date published: 2024-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good, not perfect This is a very nice device and I would like to give it 5 stars, but cannot for the reasons listed below in my wish list. My early testing of battery life is estimated to be about 9 days with heart rate on and always on display turned on, without any activities. Battery life with automatic gps setting in the hiking activity for 3 hours leads me to estimate a battery life of 15-16 hours. Wish List: 1. A flat screen that would allow for installation of a glass screen protector. My experience with a Fenix 6X Pro before and after adding a glass screen protector leaves me with very little trust in a gorilla glass display that scratches while the screen protector has never scratched. 2. The supplied watch band is difficult to remove and will probably never be reinstalled, Quickfit bands are head and shoulders better. 3. Many but not all of the supplied watchfaces have unnecessarily small text sizes for the data fields. I once had 20/10 vision but those days are long gone. Those watchfaces could be easily corrected, but are totally useless to me as currently designed. 4. The pause screen for activities such as hiking contains scrolling data fields that I would much like to be able to modify. For example I would love to replace the calories burned field with an elevation gained field. My Fenix 6X has more appropriate fields. 5. Floors gained numbers are not accurate or repeatable when counted and no activity is in progress. A test of a trail section with no activity running gave a result of 7 floors, while the exact same trail section gave a result of 25 floors during a hiking activity, (and 251 ft. of elevation gain). Garmin connect synced the same numbers, while Garmin Explore synced with well over 400 ft. of elevation gain. This is not limited to the 965 as the Fenix 6X has a similar problem, both are less than accurate or repeatable when counting floors outside of an activity,
Date published: 2023-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful I have been wearing my Fenix 7 non-stop for 2 years waiting for the 8 and I finally broke down and got the 965. I am not missing a thing and its gorgeous. My one complaint is that it doesnt come with quick-connect. You nee dto buy a kit (cheap) and then the bands.
Date published: 2024-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 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.
Date published: 2024-04-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Trading data Need easier and more detailed information on how to incorporate data into training
Date published: 2023-10-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Awesome features great looking watch Garmin always the Besr
Date published: 2023-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch! I was skeptical on switching from a Fenix to this watch, but I totally love it and I would do it again if I had to. This watch is slightly smaller as far as the screen but it's super light and the battery life last me just as much as my old watch! I love how in the morning it gives you these nice motivational quotes!
Date published: 2024-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Top watch I absolutely love this watch. It does everything i ask of it and more
Date published: 2023-10-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Upgraded from Forerunner 935 Bought this less than a month ago and I'm loving it. Best watch ever
Date published: 2024-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Triathlon My run coach requires me to wear a garmin. My newest obsession is triathlons, I upgraded from a forerunner 55 to the 965. I just did my last triathlon with this watch. I love this watch. The only blip I can find with this watch is you have to manually let it know when you finish swim,bike, and run. Apple is automatic. If you’re a garmin fan, the display is absolutely gorgeous, and the battery life is fantastic.
Date published: 2023-09-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So difficult to use! There are five buttons and a touch screen. After wearing it for two weeks and watching countless videos, I still find it incredibly difficult to get where I need to be in the watch. I have tried endlessly to use the music feature but there is always something that prevents it from working. You have to reconnect your AirPods every.single.time. My marathon coach needed me to have a Garmin but I would still be using my Apple Watch if not. It painfully lacks intuitive design.
Date published: 2024-05-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very good for runners! I bought this few weeks ago, and I am really happy with it! I did also complete a Half Marathone Race in Lucerne, Switzerland, and had a great experience! The only thing that makes me keep also the Apple Watch Ultra, is the way how the Garmin works with several applications at the same time, it was not easy to go from one to another during activity. For exsmple: I work also with Stryd as my training plan has been build there, and during my run I sometime need to go from Stryd to Garmin Run or to Spotify, and I was not able, I run into troubles during my run. If I can fix or kearn how to manage this, I will get rid of Apple Watch Ultra once and for all.
Date published: 2023-11-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It’s bad. Don’t buy it! The light sensor makes this watch a nuissance to use. Being one of the first amoled displays Garmin uses, it must still be in the testing phase. Light levels are all over the place changing brightness with no apparent reason, getting dark in the sunlight and bright in full darkness. And support doesn’t even try to respond.
Date published: 2024-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pretty Good The watch is very nice looking. It's a great size and the screen is awesome. Accuracy for the most part is what you expect from Garmin. Really good. The only issue I have is with sleep tracking. I have had Garmin watches in the past that seemed much more accurate. If I turn over on the middle of the night it shows I was awake for an hour or more. Sometimes multiple times, and when I compare it to other sleep trackers I wear, it just doesn't seem accurate at all. That's a huge deal because readiness, training status and body battery all rely heavily on sleep and it throws everything off. HRV seems pretty accurate, but the sleep tracking needs toned down and maybe a setting for lower sensitivity. It's almost a deal killer and if I didn't have good way to track my sleep I would have sent it back. All that being said I do like it a lot. I run every day and everything else on the watch is great. Something just needs to change with sleep.
Date published: 2023-11-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features for every level of runner I got mine about a month ago and don't know how I ran without one previously. It is amazing and everything I had hoped for.
Date published: 2023-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing look I got this for my birthday and it’s perfect for long runs
Date published: 2023-07-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Completely crap The software is rubbish do not buy it please keep away check out the forums
Date published: 2023-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Top Notch! This watch is just amazing. It has every feature you can think of and then some. The ONE thing is, I wish it showed full golf maps like the S62 and some of the other watches. Other than that, it was worth the way.
Date published: 2023-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great display I like the watch because it is bigger than 955 Solar which was my previous. The display color is cool.
Date published: 2023-04-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Battery Performance I upgraded my running watch from 235 to 965. I know that this watch can serve me well, and it does. My only concern was whether the 965 model could have the same battery performance as the old one. The 235 model can last for more than a week for each charge. Since the new watch has a colored screen and more functions, its battery may not last as long, however, after using it for two weeks. I dropped my worry. The 965 model is even better. I ran four times a week, and the watch can maintain a 50% charge after a week. I am totally buy in into this watch now.
Date published: 2023-09-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best garmin for runners Best of the best garmin, huge screen, long distance battery, no need of hrm, super gps.
Date published: 2024-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great running and performance tracking Really impressed with this watch, great for sports and performance tracking, I enjoy how it incorporates all health data into your daily tracking. Love the new touch screen, and the brightness of it.
Date published: 2024-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use I have had my watch 3 weeks now, love it easy to use and set up. Only complaint is I wish I could of gotten a smaller face, I have small wrist.
Date published: 2023-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Forerunner yet!!! I think I have had just about every generation of Forerunner and this one is amazing. Not only does it have features like touch-screen, it also looks great (I can wear it at work without looking silly)!
Date published: 2023-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to digest summaries Makes the vast amount of data collected easy to review and easy to act on.
Date published: 2024-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Great watch with all I need to improve my running.
Date published: 2024-03-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Forerunner 965 I am new to the Garmin watch world. I have owned a couple of Samsung watches before; the Galaxy Watch 4 was my most recent one. If you primarily use it for fitness, there is no comparison; Garmin wins easily. Samsung Health is certainly good; it is just that Garmin is so much better. If you want all the "smart watch " features, Galaxy is better, but for me, I get calendar notifications, email, and notifications from any text/Telegram/WhatsApp type apps. Also, incoming phone calls. These is all the "smartwatch" features I need. There is also Garmin pay (which my bank, unfortunately, does not participate in, USAA). The screen is just excellent. And for me, one of the best features is the battery life. I had to charge my Galaxy daily, which is very inconvenient sometimes. I have had Garmin for a month. I have charged it twice, I think. As I write this, I just got home from a 9-day work trip. I charged the watch before I left, and this morning it is 52%.
Date published: 2023-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better than advertised.... The watch is incredible. I'm not a big tech kinda guy, so I was worried about being able to learn the functions and settings. After only a few minutes using it and little youtube I had all the basic functions down. It was really easy to set up the screen to what I wanted and activating a run, bike or workout is super simple. The watch is comfortable and looks cool with the bright face. My eyes are not the greatest anymore, so I was also worried a little about being able to see everything on the face. It's big enough and super bright, so I can see everything just fine. This is a great watch and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a quality multi-sport watch to take your training to the next level.
Date published: 2023-11-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The awesomest! I’ve had this for a few weeks now and I can’t say anything bad about it. It’s easy to use (mostly running) paces me, great stats like HRV, sleep, stress etc. plus it’s awesome to look at.
Date published: 2023-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolutely Outstanding! Got this a few weeks ago to replace my Fenix 6X Pro. What an outstanding screen! I don't miss the larger battery life either. With always on display, and night pulse ox I still get ~5-6 days between charges. Really Excellent product with tons of endless metrics and load balancing features for runners & cyclists. Can't recommend enough.
Date published: 2023-11-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome I bought this watch in April. It is even better than expected & an incredible investment into you and your health.
Date published: 2023-05-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Huge upgrade. Completely worth it. I previously owned the 945 and decided to upgrade. I have not regretted it. All of the interactions are smoother, brighter and, when appropriate, more intuitive. This is a great balance of improvement of the things I loved about my 945, without removing anything. There were a few small reviews that said the adjustments were mostly cosmetic. It initially felt that way, but after using it for the last few weeks, I feel like all the small things add up to a much better watch. Zero regrets.
Date published: 2023-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Big improvement from the 935 I’m very impressed with the newer features of this watch, compared to the 935. The gps works more accurately and there are many more stats to calculate and review. Also the watch band is much more heavy duty than the 935 (which was 3 yrs old). Love the watch!!!
Date published: 2023-10-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This should be the only watch Garmin Offers! A previously had a Venu 2 and I thought it had everything that I wanted in a watch .... Then I bought a Forerunner 965! Wow! The differences between the two watches are night and day. So many features on the 965 along with weather radar, morning report, training status, training readiness, barometer and altimeter just to name a few. I love the 965 and think it should be the only watch Garmin Offers!
Date published: 2024-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall great watch Have not fully utilized all of the features available on the watch but the OLED display and quality of the watch are great.
Date published: 2023-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GREAT WATCH - WORTH EVERY PENNY User: 72 year old male – fitness fanatic (workout 4 days a week, 4.5 hours each workout. Bought the Forerunner 965 to replace a competitor’s watch that I had issues with. Uses: bike (paired with a TACX Flow Smart trainer), running, and strength training (arms, abs and legs). This watch is fantastic. The build quality of the watch is very good, and I cannot find any issues with it. Highlights: screen, activities, health, and performance stats. Screen: the screen is bright, and the sun does not wash it out and it can be seen while wearing sunglasses. I had issues with these on my previous watch. Activities: there are many types of activities to choose from. I use the running activity and I set up my main screen with an eight field data screen (time, heart rate, average heart rate, pace, average pace, distance, timer, and calories) I do not have to scroll through multiple screens to see this data. Bike: I do not use the watch when riding my trainer – I use the computer software that came with my TACX trainer. I use the Garmin Connect to view the data from the bike. Strength training: I have an activity set up to collect heart rate, average heart rate, timer, calories. The weather screen is real nice feature. It even shows the radar conditions and alerts you when it might start raining. There are too many features write about. So I will end it here. Bottom line: You won’t find a better watch than the Forerunner 965. P.S. I have used Garmin cycling computers on my bikes when I was a cyclist.
Date published: 2024-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not what I expected I went through to the Garmin watch help on getting you the right watch. It told me that Garmin recommended this particular watch. More than half of the features I don't need. I felt as if it mislead me.
Date published: 2023-08-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch, underwhelming ecosystem syncing The watch itself is great. Lots of awesome metrics that push you to do more and not as heavy or bulky as the epix and fenix line! The biggest disappointment is the lack of cohesiveness in metrics across Garmin devices. Sure, training status syncs across devices, but why don't the components that make up training status sync? Why is my heat acclimation at 9% on my edge, where I do more work outside, and my watch says 69% Why can I not see my VO2 max trend on my watch when I can see online and on the app. In other words, the more you own the more disparate the system becomes
Date published: 2023-09-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Greatest faces One thing that really stands out with my Garmin 965 is the way you can change faces,then change colors of them,and what you need for your sporting event/activity,this watch is totally amazing in all ways
Date published: 2023-12-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features I’m loving the new screen and all of the features. Works well broadcasting my heart rate to my new Edge 840 when cycling.
Date published: 2024-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Give Me All The DATA! Love this watch! I upgraded and have no regrets. I love how much information this watch provides. This definitely motivates me to step up my game.
Date published: 2023-09-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great top of the line running watch Simply amazing: - Outstanding features - Thin - Lightweight - Amazing battery life - Fantastic display
Date published: 2023-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buggy firmware My old 935 was ok, but the software quality of the 965 is a huge step backwards.
Date published: 2023-10-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it I already had a 955 which I loved. However, I did not hesitate to order the 965 because of the screen. Battery life is amazing!
Date published: 2023-05-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Light and Bright This is my favorite Garmin watch to date having used past Forerunner, Fenix, and Venu editions. It's light, bright, and big enough face to be super easy to read, but not too big.
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch!!!! Excellent watch to stay healthy with its metrics and in good physical condition with all the sports you can practice.
Date published: 2023-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great tri-watch I had the 945 for 7 years and have upgraded to the 965- love the new features.
Date published: 2024-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing features Love all the features and personalization, I’m having better trainings. Also love de new screen, so bright!
Date published: 2023-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from big fan of this Forerunner I am a big fan of this premium Forerunner series - it gives you all the bang of the Fenix in a much lighter package - this most recent model is better with the brighter screen - and I like the esthetic of this model a bit better...the titanium bezel is a nice upgrade - my only complaint is why this does not come with a removable band - ummm Garmin? BTW you can use them but need some small tools to remove the stock band.
Date published: 2023-06-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it My favorite watch so far.it does everything as expected and much more. It creates things for you that you had to do manually on previous watches!!
Date published: 2023-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Difficult watch The watch is very difficult to set up and use I want to use it to monitor progress of Calories and heart rate for weight letting and Trade mill
Date published: 2024-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really Really good features Best watch I ever put on my wrist I promise you will have no regrets
Date published: 2023-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features Best watch I’ve ever owned. It pretty much does everything for you in terms of workouts, whether you go for a run, cycle, swim or even strength workouts. The heart rate monitor is awesome too! It’s extremely accurate.
Date published: 2023-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from You must be curious to maximise use of the watch. I bought the watch 3 weeks ago. It is very comfortable to wear all the time. The levels of information are amazing. You do need to be curious to discover all it can do. A one off read the quick start guide and implementation will not tell you very much. The guide book is cryptic at best and will not tell you how to go through an activity beginning to end. You will need to go through and google "I am in this situation how do I initiate the activity/search/information, make changes, terminate, edit etc.". Afterwards you need to think what else you want and then go search how e.g. skiing maps do not automatically appear so what must you do? (Actually very easy but not intuitive like most Garmin products). A downside is that the watch is very running/cycling/golf centric. My running days are over and I never golf. Unfortunately, there is no other watch that competently handles my profile competitive swimming/weight training/skiing/hiking/open water swimming/kayaking/cycling plus some health tracking. The downside is that the suggested workouts do not match what I am going to do. The biggest impact is that the golf settings permanently consume a chunk of your 32gb storage. The watch is new, so I should be able to store maps for North America, Africa & Europe simultaneously but it cannot. My request is that the software not presume that everyone runs/golfs or cycles.
Date published: 2024-03-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I like the watch but not that easy to navigate fe A little frustrating to pay the amount I paid and can’t figure out how to work it
Date published: 2024-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Horrible Products How does everyone do fine and then we are all suddenly losing power or it’s at 70 watts. Statistically unlikely. I have two 965 watches, the Tacx, and the 1040. Nothing reads correctly. I was told, I couldn’t return the trainer. Now I’m told I should have returned it.
Date published: 2023-07-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow, what a screen I upgraded after just a year to the new OMLED screen to help see when I was doing activities in darker settings (more run work outs, open water swims) and this watch screen brings the Garmin Forerunner to a whole new level.
Date published: 2023-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Battery I use to have 955 and I am so happy with 965 because the high power of the battery and the colorful power of the screen
Date published: 2023-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best training watch I’ve worn it for almost a month and the training information has been invaluable and game changing for me.
Date published: 2024-01-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch, great motivator I bought this watch about 1 month ago to start training for the Miami 1/2 marathon. I was a die hard Apple Watch fan, but started to get frustrated with the short battery life and I also desired more running focus metrics. The Garmin forerunner 965 was the answer to my prayers. The battery life is top notch and exceeds 12 days easily. I enjoy review the race predictions, VO2 max, HRV status, and health snapshot available to me. I love the morning reports. It really gives me a better understanding of how to train and when to rest. This watch is amazing. The GPS and maps function is a plus. And I enjoy the built in workouts and training programs/Garmin Coach available. The music/mp3 storing feature (with the use of Spotify premium) is useful. I can take runs without my phone and still enjoy music. I also tried the forerunner 265 (also a very good watch without the maps and music storage) and the vivoactive 5 (similar to the Apple Watch 7) for about a week long each…and the Garmin 965 is amazing in comparison. All in all, this is a very beneficial tool that is keeping healthy, motivated, and on track to reaching my running goals.
Date published: 2024-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features Bought this as an upgrade to another Garmin watch, I am totally pleased with the new watch
Date published: 2023-12-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Upgrade! Got this to upgrade my older Garmin forerunner and everything about this has been amazing! worth the upgrade and worth the price!
Date published: 2023-12-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This Watch Has Everything I love the look of the watch and how it fits. The data and statistics are phenomenal and great for training. I have used it for all the exercises like running, yoga, strength, and cycling. Don’t think I’ll ever go back to another watch.
Date published: 2024-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch I bought it few weeks ago I’m still learning how to use it but so far is an amazing watch.. love everything about it specially the battery life
Date published: 2024-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Great watch. I'm using it for swimming and cycling. Very satisfied
Date published: 2024-05-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent upgrade over my Apple Watch It was worth the wait! My Forerunner is definitely an updraft from my Apple watch to support my training as a 67 year old masters rowers. While some of the functionality is oriented to running and cycling, the vast majority works well for me. The screen is gorgeous and the tools excellent. I owned a Fenix 5 before my Apple watch and the 645 is a big upgrade from that generation as well.
Date published: 2023-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the new screen features! I received this watch as a birthday gift from my husband. A huge upgrade from my Instinct! I absolutely love the face and touchscreen capability. I cannot wait to explore more features, but I am very impressed thus far!
Date published: 2023-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent battery life and beautiful display Loving the display, haven't had any trouble or outside in the bright lights. You can't bet the weeks of battery life on an AMOLED display either.
Date published: 2023-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of info. I am about 2 weeks into using my 965 and love all the info being provided for my general heath and on my runs. It is comfortable and pretty easy to figure out. Very happy with it so far!
Date published: 2024-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, weak glass great battery life that lasts 1.5 weeks and the running coach is top notch. The disadvantage is the price-quality ratio. Glass is also very weak. after 2 weeks already a scratch and Garmin's response is that you should buy a more expensive watch.
Date published: 2023-06-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features..biut I like it and it gives me some solid data. Sometimes too much information
Date published: 2024-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The perfect watch for what I do I am extremely happy with my forerunner 965, this is the perfect watch for what I do which is mostly running, biking, swimming, boxing, HIIT class and jump rope, Great feature to always keep you over the top and motivated. The touchable screen with the bright colors makes it also look really cool.
Date published: 2023-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch! Many have said that this is just a 955 with a OLED display. It feels like more than that. Just enough interface tweaks to make it feel all new. The display is gorgeous, bright & clear.
Date published: 2023-06-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Forerunner 965 I upgraded from a 925 that I had for 10 years. The difference is remarkable.
Date published: 2023-11-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing display! What a game changer. I had my lineup of Forerunners but this one takes the cake. Was able to snatch one of the first ones in Miami and can’t wait to get out there running! #beatyesterday #leagueofgarmin
Date published: 2023-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use and provides great metrics This is the fourth Forerunner watch i have purchased over the last 12 years. The metrics provided and ease of use just gets better with each new generation.
Date published: 2024-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best watch ever!! I've had every single Garmin watch made, and this one is my absolute fave, even more than my Fenix 6s Sapphire!! Love the bright amoled screen, so easy to read and has all the features I need. Thanks Garmin!!!
Date published: 2023-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best ever! Awesome battery, super comfortable, lightweight and plenty of data!
Date published: 2023-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New Line Up Great watch and training tool, it's quickly becoming part of my everyday go-to watches. I love the display and touch screen.
Date published: 2023-11-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from couldn't be happier with my new 965 a couple days ago i purschased my new garmin watch forerunner 965 and coming after my old 6 years 935 was very suprisedm, a lot new features, very good display quality, sensors are much much better,much lighter as well, i wish the watch was a little big bigger,
Date published: 2023-12-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Truly worth it I updated from a 935 I had for years, the 965 really represents an improvement in data analysis availability, battery life, and sync easiness
Date published: 2023-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Runners watch! My 3rd Garmin runners watch (245, then 255, and now the 965). This is the best and most useful watch, not just running, but I also use it to track my bike rides and even my walks & hikes. Fantastic display, and fairly thin for the features & battery life.
Date published: 2023-09-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from More wow! Received as a gift after my 935 called it quits. This watch is great: touch screen, more metrics for each workout, option for colors. Scrolling the watch, I can get all my basic heath info in under 30 seconds.
Date published: 2024-02-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from LOVE IT! I just restarted my running journey. I LOVE all of the features. It fits perfect. Comfortable to run. The screen is so vibrant. I just love everything about it.
Date published: 2024-03-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Flagship Forerunner is performing great I received this watch for Christmas, so I have used it now for 3 weeks. Got it to replace/supplement my FR245 Music I've been using for 12 months. I wondered if I would experience any of the issues I'd read about (display too dim in direct sun, heart rate monitor jumpy, battery life not up to spec); glad to say I've not seen any of these negative behaviors, and this watch has been a solid performer so far. Display is beautiful and very readable everywhere, controls are great, heart rate monitor is precise. Just getting used to the capabilities like mapping, which is impressive, and learning many of the new metrics like vertical oscillation and power. This thing is an impressive piece of technology. I have hardly taken it off since getting it, and will probably wear it 24/7 for the foreseeable future.
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Watch! Probably one of the best watches I have ever owned. Amazing features. It is a steep learning curve to figure out everything, there are some good YouTube videos out there that go over the watch but all in all great watch; an amazing battery life. I charge it up maybe once a week and use it every day.
Date published: 2023-12-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it I bought the FR 965 5 months ago, and I really love it. Pro's: GPS precision, morning report, training readiness (quite accurate!), sleep monitor, amazing amoled screen, excellent battery life, Garmin pay, etc etc.
Date published: 2023-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Display & Great Features I have had my Garmin 965 a couple of weeks now and I am so happy I upgraded from the 955 solar.
Date published: 2023-10-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin watch great. Garmin Connect TERRIBLE!! Really liked Garmin forever, but since they changed Garmin Connect it has made me rethink a different watch. Whoever came up and decided to change Garmin Connect ruined the Garmin brand and should be fired.
Date published: 2024-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great smart watch, with amateur watch faces Bought yesterday and going well, Fantastic AMOLED 454 x 454 screen ruined by childish watch faces
Date published: 2023-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mixed feelings After using the watch for about 3 weeks there is plenty of good things AND disappointing things I noticed. For the most part, its great at what it is for and its clearly running and cardio focused, but it is really lacking in its gym functions. Currently my 2 big gripes is 1.) when inputting your lifted weights after a set, you need to scroll to get to the number whereas it is much easier in my wife's Venu 3s which uses a number pad instead. This should be very easy to implement on this watch with a bigger screen. Secondly and most important is the fact that inputting the weight after your set is basically useless since if you check the workout when it is done, you'll notice that all the numbers are wrong and seemingly random. I need to go into the workout afterwards and edit it every time. To end on a good note, I am very impressed at the watches ability to predict the gym exercise when working out without a plan and just doing different sets. It's clearly not 100% accurate but pretty darn good.
Date published: 2024-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I'm really loving my new watch, it's easy to understand and it help you achieving your goals.
Date published: 2024-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the screen and long battery Screen is amazing, I didn't think I cared about touch screen, but it's a nice convenience. I especially love the fact that the battery life is exceptional!!!
Date published: 2023-09-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I’m sorry I’m sorry to say I loved my watch doing my day to day running walking working and out of no we’re my glass broke I feel so upset I feel like I got robbed for 600 I hope I can get reimbursed or replace for a new one. Because I do love it
Date published: 2024-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing health features. Limited Apple integration If you are switching to Garmin from Apple you are likely doing so for the health and metric benefits. From that aspect, this watch will not disappoint. I love that my exercise minutes are now based on a week vs day, as well as more points for higher intensity vs less intense. This watch seems to assume you want to be healthy and gives you metrics to gradually improve your fitness. There’s so many helpful functions: upcoming race, digital coach as well as sleep, VO2, body battery and so many more. I have no complaints on the athletic functions and need to continue to explore more. I know this watch is more marketed to runners but as an avid mountain biker, I find it just as useful. The display is great, maps are nice, and it is a lot lighter than the Epix. Now the down sides. Coming from an Apple watch my main complaints are, I can’t send a quick “yes, no, maybe,” canned reply for text messages from my watch. I get that there is no speaker to dictate messages but a dozen canned replies would help a ton. I also do not like that all of my notifications are lumped into the “text” icon on the watch, i.e. if i have two unread text messages and two other apps also sent miscellaneous push notifications, the text icon shows 4 unread messages. I hope Garmin will change, in a future update, the ability to only show actual unread text messages in the text number icon vs every possible notification your phone generates. All in all, this watch is excellent. It will likely improve your health but it does come with one or two drawbacks from the Apple integration side.
Date published: 2024-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it!!!! It is a good looking watch, light weight and easy use at a good price. Easy to add and remove data. I have been using it for several weeks mainly swimming, biking and running. The data is easy to access while exercising and afterwards. I still need to explore more features. Clearly it was the right decision to buy this watch.
Date published: 2024-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love It! Love the screen and the morning report is great!!!
Date published: 2023-04-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Finally got it Right Going on my third week. Only had to refrence the manual a couple time. Easy to use, excellent display. I feel its a big improvement over my 945. Battery life is less, but I can overlook that for the other improvements. Was a little interesting that it did come with an external HRM. Since I have multiple HRMs from previous models, I did need one.
Date published: 2024-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mixed Reviews thus Far I like a number of the features and information it's providing me and the longer battery life. BUT, sometimes it switches to different modes when I'm on a run. Also if I want to add a workout or run that I missed setting my watch for, it doesn't allow that feature.
Date published: 2023-11-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best sports watch! I bought the Garmin 965 about 3 weeks ago, i absolutely love it, my last watch was an Apple Ultra. I’m going on three and half weeks of battery life which I’m loving . The watch is the ultimate sports watch and I love the look and feel, very easy to wear at night for sleep tracking which I couldn’t do with the Ultra. Garmin has packed a lot into this very light and thinner 965. This watch is a no brainer for runners and marathoners.
Date published: 2023-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the Morning Report and the suggest WOD I bought this a month ago and happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2024-03-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 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!
Date published: 2024-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Forerunner 965 This is my third forerunner and continue to live the improvements. Training for triathlons, the watch provides a lot of data that helps w the effectiveness of the training load. Great watch w all the features needed.
Date published: 2024-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Battery life Received this for Christmas. The battery life is unbelievable. All the features you could ever ask for
Date published: 2024-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect in every way I recently upgraded from a Venu 2 to this. I couldn't be happier it has so many options and so many choices you can make to personalize it how YOU want it to be and what YOU want to see. I'm blown away daily by how much this watch can actually do. I can't wait for Triathlon season to really use this watch as it's intended.
Date published: 2024-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features The best sport watch I ever have so far, I’m so happy
Date published: 2023-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far so great This F965 replaced my Venu2 (which was a great watch, but more general purpose). The forerunner has a sleeker profile even though the face is bigger, and it fits under shirts better. Great face, super clear and crisp (and customizable), more readable during runs, love the lap voice; the running and training metrics / features / software are great, super happy so far (2 weeks), havent used the map features yet.
Date published: 2024-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far so good. I've only had it for a few weeks and am still getting used to it, So far, I love the display and battery life, even with music enabled this thing lasts for days. I upgraded from a 910XT, so the buttons do different things so I make a lot of mistakes pressing the wrong buttons. The heart rate calculations track with external heart rate devices. My only gripe is the display doesn't always turn on when I look at the watch face. Sometimes I need to snap my wrist to light it up.
Date published: 2023-08-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awful At least 4 major issues, rebooting all the time, screen has lines across, screen dims and can’t be turned up again, screen fails to display when you rotate your wrist, avoid at all costs, so many issues it’s unreal in any product, let alone one costing £600!!!
Date published: 2023-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I’ve had multiple Garmin watches, the last was the original 935 when it first was released years ago, still a great watch and only replaced because there was features I wanted in the 965 that aren’t available in the 935. I can honestly say the 965 beats out my expectations. Personally I think it’s more accurate, also gets GPS signal incredibly quick even when traveling abroad. The display is fantastic. Well worth it, just get it.
Date published: 2024-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 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.
Date published: 2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 965 from a 935 - it’s ok 3 wks out Got it 3 weeks ago so far so good - battery life is ok thought it would be better
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from FACTS In love and still learning how to use this amazing watch
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love This Watch Love this watch but my only gripe is the auto sleep mode that I am not sure how to turn off. The watch goes into sleep mode when I am awake and I can't or don't know how to change this.
Date published: 2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 965 Great watch!!! Been waiting for this type of display on a Forrunner for a long time!
Date published: 2023-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good sport watch/needs improvement as a smartwatch I’ve had this watch for the past 3 months and have used it every day since. The positives are that it’s a great fitness watch, especially for runners. I love the Garmin Coach feature and am currently using it to train for a half marathon. I love all the analytics it measures and provides, and I love the detailed sleep tracking. The negatives are more on the smart watch side. I have set the watch to show me notifications of just my texts, but not my other apps, (like Instagram, Viber, Snapchat etc), but when I did that, it seems the watch turned off all notifications including texts. I just want my watch to notify me of calls or texts, but not everything, like emails and 3rd part app notifications. I wish Garmin can fix this feature on an update. Also, something small like the weather. My watch only seems to update the weather whenever i open the Garmin Connect app and refresh it. It would be great if the watch would just update automatically based on my current location without having to take out my phone, open the app, and refresh the info. If Garmin finds a way to make their smart watch features better, they can really take over the market and might surpass the apple watch.
Date published: 2023-12-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch Upgraded my Fenix 6S Solar to the 965 about 3 weeks ago and I am not disappointed! First, the battery life is amazing. I was a little nervous about the size at first because I have tiny wrists, but was not willing to give up the mapping capabilities that the 965 offers; the size is a non-issue and I love how light it is. The screen and coloring is stunning; I am still learning about all the features daily, but love it more and more each use.
Date published: 2023-05-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very good, wish there were more apps for I love my forerunner 965, my only knock (and it’s a big one, which is why I have to dock 2 stars), is that the apps are very limited for audio. I have no way of listening to my Audible books, and the only podcast app is clunky and difficult to use. If I want to listen to music, I need to pay a premium subscription for one of the apps (Spotify, Amazon, etc). This forces me to carry my phone with me when I run, which is the main thing I wanted to avoid with this purchase. My earbuds also don’t connect automatically, I need to manually connect them each time I run which is annoying, but that particular grievance is not a major issue. Other than these audio issues, the rest of the product is excellent.
Date published: 2024-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 945 on steroids! I just upgraded from my Forerunner 945 and I could not be more delighted. I was hesitant about the touch screen because I was afraid it would inadertantly activate during various activities. However, that is not a problem and is a nice feature. The display is so crisp and clean that it is miles ahead of my old Garmin. The style is perfect and I am still digging through the functions. Now I just have to pick a watch face that I like.
Date published: 2023-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A new surprise (feature) every day! My first garmin and I love it! It’s packed with lots of data and stats to keep me going. I’m just starting out with running & Pilates and was a bit apprehensive at first changing from an Apple Watch. It’s great for me to have the garmin coach, and to be able to see all of my health stats in one place. I’ve had the watch for about 3 weeks now and practically every day I have found a new feature. As I’m learning and comparing my progress, I wonder if there is a way to do this or that…& behold there is! Best purchase for keeping me motivated and to improve my health.
Date published: 2023-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Display! I love the new display and the battery life. I do wish the bands were easier to switch.
Date published: 2024-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch Amazing watch Great apps Amazing performance Excelent info display
Date published: 2024-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 965 forerunner Does everything I wanted and more. I could not be happier with my purchase.
Date published: 2023-11-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch This is really nice watch with upgraded functions from my last Garmin. The only thing that bothers me is the button of start/stop which makes a noise of something that is lose or not proper installled.
Date published: 2024-03-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch, for the most part. Though I’m still learning the ins and outs of the Forerunner 965(having just switched from a COROS Apex Pro), I’m really happy with the functions and features. Place where the Garmin doesn’t hold up compared to the COROS is the Gorilla Glass lens. I had the COROS with a sapphire glass lens for almost 3 years of tough use without a single scratch. My Forerunner on the other hand already has a couple of tiny scratches from just working in the garden.
Date published: 2024-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin 965 Overall I give the Garmin 965 5 stars. My only complaint is I would like a setting that enabled the face to stay lit all the time as I like to look at it a lot when on my ElliptiGo bike outside.
Date published: 2023-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All around just a great watch! I came from a Apple watch ultra. This has just as much features. Cheaper, lighter, more battery. I have enjoyed this for runner and weight training
Date published: 2024-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exactly what I'd expect from this trusted brand!! I needed to replace my Fenix6 and wanted all the same functionality in a slightly lower-profile Garmin device. For me, there was never a thought about another brand as I've used Garmin devices as a triathlete/cyclist for more than 15 years. This Forerunner 965 has exceeded my expectations and is absolutely beautiful with the new AMOLED screen.
Date published: 2023-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Forerunner 965 Love the screen and the titanium bezel! You won’t regret this purchase.
Date published: 2023-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A screen I can read! I upgraded to the FR965 from a 6 year-old Fenix 5x. Three reasons prompting me to upgrade were trouble charging, extremely inaccurate OHR readings due to the cracking that took place on the HR sensor, and my aging eyes just couldn't read the data screens during my workouts. The FR965 took care of all of these plus has added features that my older Fenix never had, (ie...training readiness and the body battery). The Fenix line is probably more suitable for a wider range of activities, but I don't plan on base jumping in a squirrel suit or training for a free diving world record... I have given up cycling and now run exclusively so the Forerunner is perfect for me and does more than I'll, (and daresay ANY recreational runner will), ever need. My training runs and workouts take place between 3am and 5am during the week before work. I run with a headlight and my favorite feature of the 965 is the brilliant amoled screen that lights up and displays my pace, HR, running power, and next step in my workout. My power-based training plans written by Steve Palladino, sync to my Garmin Connect calendar from Final Surge and I follow the workouts on my watch using the Stryd power zones data field in native run mode. I'm also using a Stryd footpod and Garmin's HR Pro+ heart rate chest strap to track HR and running power. Everything is connected through ANT+ and/or BLE and works together flawlessly! Oh yeah...I also have my Jaybird Vista 2 earbuds connected to my watch and I'm listening to my running playlist on Spotify through all this. The battery life on the FR965 is much longer, despite the well-lit display, than I was accustomed to with the Fenix 5X. Even tracking over 30 miles of runs and workouts, I only charge the watch once per week...even then it's still around 30% when I put it on the charger. I've had several Garmin running watches/activity trackers over the years and the FR965 is hands down the best one yet. I considered the Epix 2 before deciding on this one and I have no regrets at all. I would recommend this model for anyone serious about their run training and the data that this watch can provide.
Date published: 2023-11-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Light, effective, bright, looks smart Tried Fenix 7 pro, Epix pro, Instinct crossover. This is the best combo of features, brightness, ease of use, comfort, maps.
Date published: 2023-10-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I love the forerunner 965! It's so much brighter then the forerunner 935, and its works the same
Date published: 2023-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features !! I bought it 20 days ago and I'm so happy, the screen of this watch is perfect!!
Date published: 2023-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Seventh year with Garmin For 6 years I wore the Forerunner 935! It's time to upgrade! A lot of new things have appeared in the watch, the sensors have become more accurate, the screen is larger and more beautiful! Top watch, thanks Garmin!
Date published: 2023-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch, steep learning curve Use mostly for hiking and still haven't gotten comfortable with maps and navigation
Date published: 2023-06-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best Garmin I've owned yet So far I am 3 weeks into owning this watch. It's my fifth Garmin device and they keep getting better. The forerunner 965 is both functional and beautiful at the same time. As someone who has committed to wearing my device 24/7 it feeds my need to know my current status both in training and in my race. The quality of this watch is what you have come to expect from Garmin and just like always their support is there to back you up!
Date published: 2023-09-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Features hard to use I am use to Apple Watches. Hard to use features. Doesn’t have good directions on operating watch. And wasn’t shown how to use watch when I purchased it
Date published: 2024-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I have used Garmin Watches for years. I have worn Garmin watches for years. I like the 965 it does what I need it to do. It is expensive but I figured I would spend a little more to get more information on my health.
Date published: 2024-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great battery life and awesome colors The battery life on this watch is amazing as well as the display colors.
Date published: 2023-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great marathoner watch Bought after my instinct2 died after 3 years. This watch has just the right amount of features for a non competitive athlete to utilize effectively and efficiently. I will continue to see how it holds up through the years but no complaints so far.
Date published: 2024-02-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I upgraded from the Forerunner 745. The OLED screen is amazing! Battery life is incredible. On the 745 I was charging 2-3x a week. On the 965 1x a week.
Date published: 2023-11-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 1.4 inch OLEAD screen is a life changer Best watch coming from a Finex 7s. The screen is a big upgrade, has most of the features from the feinx line. The main thing is the feel on the hand, the is light and small compared to other same sized watch.
Date published: 2023-05-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic tool! I’ve been running with my 965 for a month and absolutely love it. Great insights, awesome battery, and just an all-around great watch. My first Garmin since the 300 series—my how things have changed, for the better!
Date published: 2024-06-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good so far After have problems with my first device (screen goes off and need to be reset it almost daily) their technician support department sent me a new watch, working good now
Date published: 2024-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I am super enjoying the 965 how it shares my runs my timing, my workout, everything
Date published: 2023-12-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it!! I just bought the 965 about a month ago and I have say it’s a great watch. The battery life is amazing, the crispness of the graphics and once again super easy to use!!
Date published: 2023-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best running watch The watch as been a huge step up from venu 2. The most extensive data breakdown and the display is second to none.
Date published: 2024-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch loving it. 2 weeks on my wrist coming from Apple Ultra. WOW can’t believe how much better it is.
Date published: 2024-05-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Provides guidance For running, to know when I should be able to increase my milage I uses three information sources: the 965's stable of statistics, Trainingpeaks, and how I feel. Most of the time, all three point me in the same direction. The times when they disagree--and if they do disagree--it is not by a wide margine, but it is enought for me to question whether I should put my long run off by a day--I like the multiple statistics the 965 provides, e.g., Training Status, Training Readiness, HRV Status, and Sleep Assessment. Then, of course, there is the display. I am an 80/20 runner so I want to keep track of Pace, Average Pace, HR, Average HR, Distance, and Endurance, which I can on one display. So, it helps me to train better.
Date published: 2023-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love all the data! For those already familiar with Garmin, I would without a doubt say it's worth it. I've heard questions about whether you can see the screen in bright light, or whether it turns on quick enough when you turn your wrist, but those haven't been a problem for me at all. I note that I keep the touch screen "on" (which is an option), and so if it doens't come on quick enough, I simply tap the screen - I switched over from a well-known competitor product, and really, that hasn't been a problem for me at all. What keeps me from giving it 5 stars is the interface - SO many menus (and button pushes) required to perform relatively basic tasks (why do I feel like I need to "confirm" every choice with an extra, unnecessary button push?). Like changing the watch face - let me just swipe left / right to bring it up, rather than push and hold to enter a menu, make a choice, then swipe, then confirm? Again, a simple swipe left / right should handle it. I'm happy to just swipe back in the event of an inadvertent swipe to bring me to a wrong screen (just like if I accidentally swipe up/down to bring up the "Glances" menu - which happens very rarely, so it's entirely fine). All in all, the data I'm getting is totally worth it. Great detail on my swims, bikes and runs, bonus that I'm getting a lot of info on my golf game too (and very cool detail / graphics on the golf app), useful health info, useful training recommendations, etc. Could be better on the "strength" aspects of training (I get it, everyone's still focused on cardio, but strength is a HUGE factor that the general population is waking up to - get on that now!). All in all, don't regret my choice at all.
Date published: 2023-05-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Watch I've owned ... so far. Replaced my aging Forerunner 630. I am super happy with the watch in general including the great battery life.
Date published: 2023-04-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Incredible battery life, even better screen I got this as a gift to myself and to replace my vivoactive 4. I was interested mostly in better battery life and wow does this deliver. The first charge lasted 8 days including 4 rounds of golf, two trips to the gym, and a 4-mile run! I didn't initially think much about the upgrade to an AMOLED screen, but it's unbelievable. It's absolutely gorgeous and it's a delight to use. Additionally, this watch is full of so many new features compared to my previous watch, even 2 weeks in I feel like I'm just scratching the surface of what's capable. I highly recommend this watch to athletes of all kinds. It's stylish, lightweight, and gives me unprecedented insights into my health and fitness. Huge thanks to the Garmin team for creating such an incredible product.
Date published: 2023-09-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Switching from Apple Watch After diving into the "Getting Started", watching videos and tutorials, and playing with the watch, I hope to be pleased but that may take time to know for sure. Couple of improvements for the functionality could be a dial to scroll through options on the watch and better API integration with phone data/apps, which I'm realizing is a gap by design, unfortunately.
Date published: 2023-10-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 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.
Date published: 2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome all-around Just bought this watch after having been a loyal Garmin customer for 15 years. I wanted to upgrade my Forerunner 230 but waited for the 2023 new releases. I am glad that I did. The 965 stands out with a bright screen, very good battery life, endless features, and data, data and more data.
Date published: 2023-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch Just got the forerunner 965 - it delivers in every possible way. GREAT work.
Date published: 2023-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Forerunner 965 I had a forerunner 935 and this was my upgrade. Love it..
Date published: 2024-05-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like Running Again My boyfriend got this as a gift to encourage me to trail run with him. I really like my white Garmin Forerunner! Much more precise and detailed data than the Fitbit I head. Gamifies training for me and I can see road and trail running improvements. Really like the data based coaching/ running suggestions. App is kind of confusing to use and also not the best for CrossFit workouts.
Date published: 2024-04-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I bought this to replace an Apple Watch and am very happy I did. The battery life is amazing and I love the day / stats for running, sleeping, biking, and have even used for golf which is super convenient. I would definitely recommend!
Date published: 2024-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch!! Great value! I also own a Fenix 7X and like this equally.
Date published: 2023-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 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.
Date published: 2024-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best watch ever Received this as an early birthday gift. It’s the best watch so far. I love the brilliance of the face/and it does so much more than any of my other watches. It automatically fills in the run/recovery for you. So that’s awesome. So much more.
Date published: 2023-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Game Changing Screen The Forerunner 965 screen is a game changer for multisport devices. It is dramatically easier to read, which makes it possible to have more data fields or see the same information at a quicker glance.
Date published: 2023-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! The overall experience is great after a month. The new display is really nice and battery exceeds expectations. Really enjoy all the new features it offers.
Date published: 2023-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin 965 My Garmin 965 was a gift from my husband for my birthday! Though, I am still learning about it's many features, I love what this watch can do!
Date published: 2023-11-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from amazing experience, Go for it all the new data will help to training healthy and keep the motivation. touch screen is a plus.
Date published: 2024-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What a beautiful watch!! I have been using the golden oldie 920XT for the longest time and decided it was time to splurge at bit. So far I absolutely LOVE this watch. A couple of new things I really like is that when I swim the watch vibrates to let me know it's my last lap through my Training Peak training swims!! Seems small, but very helpful! The watch itself is big which makes you really appreciate the usability of it! The battery life is awesome! I have about 8 training workouts a week and I teach 12 group fitness classes. I use the watch for all of them and at the end of the week I still have 38% charge left!! Lastly, and it seems small, I love the morning reports! Especially the sleep function. It lets you know how long you are in REM, Deep, Light sleep, and awake. Super cool!! The only beef I have is that I REALLY loved the 920XT mounting kit for bikes...If the 965 had that and the ability for me to control my phone music in Group Fitness classes this would literally be the perfect watch!!! It's worth the price tag all!
Date published: 2023-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic running watch Excellent running watch. Easy to use. Very accurate. Very customizable. Spotify works very well. This is a perfect watch for someone who is looking for a true running watch, and not a smart watch with running features.
Date published: 2023-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Display The new Amoled display is awesome and is a huge needed jump for Garmin. As for the sleep tracking and all of the other pieces that rely on this feature Im not sure they are there quite yet. I use a HR strap as Garmin's have always been notoriously bad at wrist HR tracking (as opposed to the Apple watch) so until this is dialed in I have a hard time taking the sleep. etc metrics seriously as it is all relying on the wrist HR to drive it. I do like the weight as opposed to the Fenix 6 which i upgraded from. Overall Im very happy with it and it works great during workouts etc..
Date published: 2024-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from very nice upgrade from the 935! great features, RHR is more exact, it went down from the 935
Date published: 2023-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Every feature I was looking for I’ve had the Forerunner 965 for a couple of weeks taking the time to closely compare data with another device I’ve been wearing for around 3 year reviewing sleep, sleep cycles, HRV, calories, etc. Keeping up with my VO2 max has become important as I’m in my early 50’s. Love the GPS feature. There’s a lot to like about this device.
Date published: 2024-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Huge improvement! The new 965 is what I was waiting for from Garmin! Finally a clear large touchscreen face with fast synching and load times. Compared to my Fenix this watch is a game changer. Now I look forward to using my Garmin rather than simply wearing it because of battery life and gps performance.
Date published: 2023-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the new 965 This is the best forerunner so far. The Amoled display is stunning. It makes the watch so much easier to read even in bright sun light. Can't wait to put this watch through its full paces.
Date published: 2023-09-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Extremely Happy! I had the Vivoactive 4 before this watch, so it is a step up. I am extremely happy with my purchase so far. I have been mainly running with it, but will be biking as well. The screen is great and listening to music though Spotify with my Jaybird earbuds is great. I am sure that over time I will continue to explore and use more of the features since currently, I feel like I am just scratching the surface. Love this watch!
Date published: 2023-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Display is so bright and easy to see! Went from the 945 to the 965 and it did not disappoint. I love the sleep tracker and I can't say enough about the display. It's so bright and easy to see vs. the 945. Similar features with some little bells and whistles added. Absolutely love the multi sport watch for my triathlon training and races!
Date published: 2024-05-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Forerunner yet!! What's not to love, it's everything a runner needs to track their fitness. As always Garmin's are very accurate. Love the screen and the battery life is great!!
Date published: 2023-05-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Watch I bought the watch for the battery life and features.
Date published: 2024-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Colorful..but.. Great watch but two complaints. Instead of using cheap plastic, that colorful watch face deserves a crystal, sapphire, or other quality lens to bring out, as well as to compliment, the gorgeous amoled display..At least offer a choice. My other complaint is that on a run, the music controls disappear after a few seconds and revert back to the timer, etc. I listen to music on a long run and enjoy quickly glancing at the watch face and controlling the music and seeing what selection is currently playing.
Date published: 2023-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Body battery Great watch of course, maybe the best available. Really nice and bigger screen than the Epix 47 mm. So I have the Epix Pro gen 2 and the Forerunner 965 and everything the same (VO2max, VFC …) except the body battery. I sleep with the Epix. What could I do to ?
Date published: 2024-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Generally good but issues will texts… Loving most features and no issues setting up except can’t get text messages. After three days of reading online info and YT videos about to give up.
Date published: 2023-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Sport watch on the market Very light watch, packed with all the necessary features, plus many more. The new amoled display is fantastic. I particularly like the new stamina feature and the training readiness. The watch tracks all the metrics related to sport performance helping you improve your conditions but can be easily used daily with its fantastic display
Date published: 2023-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Training Responsiveness Best training investment EVER! If you’re looking for the perfect training tool. This is it. The display is phenomenal and VERY functional as well. Garmin has really outdone themselves with this one.
Date published: 2023-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What a relief After my initial concerns about being able to set up my watch I couldn't believe how easy it was. Upon dowloading the new updates and changing the langue from Greek? to English, I was able to load my music and plan a run before the next day. So happy with the battery life, the bright changeable watch face and features I have yet to discover, its getting more time than my phone. I got the grey/white strap which I love as a change from boring black. Highly recommend this watch.
Date published: 2024-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bright Display Use watch for Triathlon...run/bike/swim. Watch display is great. Been a Garmin user for over 15 years in running and triathlon. Watch also comes with new features allowing for deeper analysis into run/swim metrics as well as sleep/recovery (HRV). Battery life is excellent.
Date published: 2024-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bright screen! I’ve had this for a couple weeks now, and it’s quite a step up from my 735XT. I wish there was compatibility with Apple Music, but you can’t have everything. I love the suggested workouts and how the watch will alert you when you are going too fast. One thing I would change about the suggested workouts is the ability to change the goal pace (in real-time) based on incline or decline.
Date published: 2023-05-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I had the Samsung watch 4 and was continuously disappointed as it would die after 30-45 mins when I'm water, but I loved having smart features. The Forerunner 965 is 10,000 times better. I can wear it over a week, using it as I want without having to think about charging it. It works in water for hours maybe losing 1 percentage of battery at most. And, it motivates me to get back into the fitness things I love with all it's cool features! I'm so happy with this watch, I love it's tracking features, and it's running coach is so helpful for gaining confidence to get back into running since having my first baby.
Date published: 2024-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing display! New AMOLED display is the best upgrade to the Forerunner series in the last 5 years. I was amazed how much better this watch looks now. During my runs it is much easier to read the information on this display and it doesn’t noticeably effect the battery life. Big win for me.
Date published: 2023-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Large and very bright display I upgraded from the Forerunner 620. The display on the 965 is just amazing. I think the user interface has generally gotten much easier to use and I’m only going back to the manual for things live Live Track.
Date published: 2023-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great battery life. I bought a Garmin 965 approximately 1 month ago. So far it has worked great.
Date published: 2024-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great display!!! This was a huge upgrade for me since I was in a forerunner 935, the display difference... Wow! Love.the morning report, still figuring out how to improve sleep based on watch's feedback, but loving it. Definitely a good improvement
Date published: 2023-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great set of features but steep learning curve This watch has almost all the features you look for in a multi-sport watch - metrics for running, cycling, swimming, and a bunch of other sports. Its large watch face and bright display make for quick reading while doing your activities. Its weight is also lighter than what you'd expect. The band is also comfortable. I like that it tracks your sleep and gives you a morning report. It also does a good job of sensing how ready your body is for certain levels of training. It also has basic watch stuff like timers, stop watch, and alarms. It has all the metrics you'd expect for every sport. Battery last for about a week on full charge, and recharges to 100% in about an hour. Now for the bad parts. Figuring out how to use and configure this watch to your liking is challenging. It's not too intuitive. I wish Garmin paid more attention to the user experience aspects of this watch. At the very least, include a helpful quick reference card with the top 10 actions for running, swimming, and cycling. That would go a long way to reducing the learning curve. The user guide is 150 pages! It's best to send the manual to an AI model, then ask the AI questions about the watch. Another gripe is that you need to connect the watch to your computer to do updates and configure some things. What in the year 2000 is this? Requiring connection to a computer? That's just so tech backward. You should be able to do everything with just Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Sigh. Overall though, I like the watch and am keeping it. Still learning how to use it and customize it to my liking though!
Date published: 2023-12-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Smartwatch features exceeded expectations! I've been a long time user of Android-based smartwatches, but I needed something better for running training. Plenty of reviews out there on how great all of the metrics and features are for the 965, and I agree with them all. For training, this watch is second to none. And luckily to top it all off, the smartwatch features I thought I would miss (notifications, watch face customization, replying to texts, etc) all exist on the 965 and have greatly exceeded my expectations! Plenty of watch faces to choose from (both Garmin and 3rd party), and you can customize the complications. I don't see myself going back to my old smartwatch at all. The 965 has everything I need.
Date published: 2023-10-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from OBSESSED! I cannot explain how much I love the new Forerunner 965. Lightweight, new features, and OMG the new AMOLED screen!!!!
Date published: 2023-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch, Mediocre Software The watch is light and super comfortable for its size. I'm still trying to figure out all its functionality. I really wish Garmin would do a better job with its software. The watch has a touch screen, but you can't touch an icon and see more information about it. While the Google Pixel watch needs a lot of work, you can swipe in all directions, up, down, left and right. For $600, I would expect more from the software experience.
Date published: 2023-08-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome features! I really like all the different activities you can add to the selection to quickly start an activity. I like how it automatically starts LIVE TRACK. I like the morning report to get the day started. The weather and Map of location is nice
Date published: 2023-11-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Slightly Disappointed I've owned both the 265 and the 965 for the past few months. I recently upgraded to the 965 hoping I would get better HR accuracy at the gym. Just yesterday I was on the treadmill, watch said 109, treadmill said 131. Then the watch dropped to around 90 and maybe 10 minutes later showed 139 and matched the treadmill. I had both issues with both watches, I wish they had better accuracy. Other than that I do enjoy the wact.
Date published: 2024-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GPS Great in OWS I needed a new watch that had a more accurate grab of the GPS for my open water swims. I am trying my hand at my first marathon swim. I also still needed to be able use it for my Swim Runs and when I decide to do another IRONMAN. I am super excited for all the new functions and the bright colored screens. I am hoping to love this watch as much at I loved my Garmin 735XT.
Date published: 2023-08-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features. Pretty accurate on hbpm and paces. Very happy with the watch. Battery lasts about six days when using gps. The shipping was pretty quick too. Waited about a week from time of purchase.
Date published: 2023-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love everything about it! I absolutely love my new watch! I had a Fenix for years, but this bright screen and added data is awesome.
Date published: 2023-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I had the 245 then switched to Coros (Apex Pro 2) but this version is a definite upgrade. The screen, the features, the sleek design.
Date published: 2024-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this thing Great dats. The best on the market. Use it religiously
Date published: 2024-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everything great you’ve read about the 965 Everything you’ve read about the 965 is true: great running watch with superb display, very good battery life, excellent accuracy. This is a great watch. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2023-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It’s amazing I purchased this watch because it has almost everything I do. I have the apple ultra watch and the garmin to me out performs apple but a mile. Just on battery alone.
Date published: 2024-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Suggested Runs Was my husband’s BD gift. So grateful! I had Apple Watch Ultra prior to Garmin. Garmin is by far superior in terms of battery! Traces sleep most excellently! Favorite feature so far - suggested runs. Getting good training. HAPPY FRIDAY
Date published: 2023-09-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mostly happy, but... I'm extremely happy with my purchase of my ForeRunner 965 with the exception of one major issue, in my opinion. Within a month of owning the watch, I now have two scratches on the face of the watch. So disappointing!!! Gorilla Glass 3?! Is it supposed to do something protective? I had my Fenix 3 HR Sapphire for 4 years with zero scratches on it! I would have paid extra to have this watch with the sapphire face, but it wasn't available. Again, so disappointed that I now have to live with a great watch with scratches on its face for the life of my watch.
Date published: 2023-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 955 improved I had the 955 solar and loved everything about it except the display. I couldn't see it at night without my glasses and in the bright sunlight it was awful. The display alone sold me on the 965. Having RD on the watch was just a bonus. Garmin, I think you found perfection!!!
Date published: 2023-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Data galore Upgraded from a Forerunner 265 to 965. The data is amazing, battery life fantastic, and the value of being able to download music to your watch and leave the phone behind on your runs…priceless.
Date published: 2023-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch I love this watch, it grat for running, recovery, data. I could use this watch for the rest of my life, great battery life and great features
Date published: 2024-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better than Apple Made the switch from Apple to Garmin and so happy I did. Never going back. I love how it takes all your calories for the day. Both active and resting. It tells you your body battery for the day. Even suggest when to have a rest day. Love mine.
Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the watch!! I use it with the HRM pro and my HR is almost instantly accurate! I live how it track workouts but also rest.
Date published: 2023-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from WOW! I recently started running again and I was using my Apple Watch which I thought was a great device; however, once I began using my Forerunner 965, I quickly realized how much better this device is. Not bashing Apple by any means, but this device is much more accurate in terms of GPS which relates to more accurate running stats. I have barely scratched the service on all the options this device does. Like anything that you are new to, there is a little bit of a learning curve but once you get started and understand the device, you realize how easy it is to work with. The number one factor that initially grabbed my attention is the battery life!. I charged it to 100% and the battery lasted seven (7) days and it was still at 39%. I ran a total of 16K on the device and I was still at 39%. That's unbelievable as I am used to having to recharge my Apple Watch once a day no matter what. I highly recommend this watch to any one that is serious about running. There are too many awesome features to list but all I can say is that I absolutely love it.
Date published: 2024-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! I'm extremely happy for my watch I'm buying more accesories
Date published: 2024-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I wish I got it sooner After being an Apple Watch runner, I was looking for a sport watch that offered more analytics and insight into my training. I researched between coros and garmin and ultimately decided to go with garmin. I’m pleased to say that I absolutely made the right choice. I love the OLED screen. The battery life is insane. I’ve had it for a month and only charged it twice so far. The readings are extremely accurate. Although I have a tiny wrist, the watch looks beautiful.
Date published: 2023-09-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the display! I bumped myself from the 955 to the 965 a month ago, should have done it sooner. The display is very configurable for brightness, much easier to see during races, battery life seems slightly better as well. The slight size bump of the display is a welcome change as well.
Date published: 2024-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the screen With my aging eyes was having trouble reading the garmin 935 screen without glasses. The new OLED screen with higher resolution and brightness makes it much easier to see. Gladly sacrificing a little bit of battery life to be able to actually use the watch without glasses...great upgrade.
Date published: 2024-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from El mejor reloj Excelente reloj no tiene comparación ha ido mas alla de mis expectativas
Date published: 2023-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Much better than my Apple Watch I tried the Epix Pro 2, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and then the Forerunner 965. So far I am very happy with it . It is lighter than the other two watches. I love the new AMOLED screen and as always the Garmin health features are what push me towards their products.
Date published: 2023-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features and the display is amazing !!! I bought this product one month ago and the features are amazing. Baterry life is fantastic!
Date published: 2024-06-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Garmin yet for a runner My 4th Garmin watch. I like how much longer the battery lasts. The watch face has so much more data to be seen is a plus. The touch screen makes it so much more convenient to use compared to the 935.
Date published: 2023-11-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 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.
Date published: 2024-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I bought this weeks ago and I love it , the colors are bright and battery life are longer.
Date published: 2024-03-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch Recent gift from my wife. It has a beautiful display with touchscreen. I'm used to many features because I already own a Fenix 6. However, the screen makes it much easier to read out doors. It has an amazing battery life. It feels light and comfortable despite its large size. I use it to record indoor and outdoor bike and fast walking.
Date published: 2023-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic watch Great display,excellent battery life. Instantaneous GPS, no lag. I replaced by 645 with the 965. The touch screen is as good as an Apple Watch.
Date published: 2023-12-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from the amoled is a game changer much better visibility through the day and when working out.
Date published: 2023-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch I am enjoying my Garmin Forerunner 965 it is an amazing watch with so many features than my old vivoactive 4
Date published: 2024-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Another Garmin smash hit This watch is fantastic and highly capable and functional. Tie that with Gamin connect and all of my other Garmin gear (biking-running-heart rate). Wow.... lots of fun to track and build on success. My favorite function is the open water mode, followed by the amazing face of the watch. Can't say enough good things.
Date published: 2023-06-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin's best yet Ramped up to the 965 from the 945 and it was well worth the jump. Garmin seems to forever outdo themselves. And every time I upgrade the 'switchover' is a piece of cake. Thanks guys for doing such a great job. AGAIN.
Date published: 2023-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features 8 fields it is very useful, also they should thank me for writing a review but it is not enough I have to use 40 characters or more
Date published: 2023-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch for trailrunner This is a great watch. I choose the 965 because of the AMOLED display, the display size, maps and navigation, and the lightweight plastic design. Screen is much better than MIPs displays of past watches. Colors are vibrant and maps are what you want in 2024. Battery life has been great. There's a ton of features that I've yet to use, but so far things are as good as advertised. My only criticism is around music support and route building in trail running mode: I'm primarily a trail runner, and I live in an area with a trailhead across the street and hundreds of miles of linked trails; however, when attempting to make trail running routes via the watch, the suggested routes all had long sections of road miles. (I'd like the trail running route building to be on trails and not on city streets) Also, when using the software on my computer to build routes, there are holes in the software that won't allow trails to be followed as they are, but instead the route "snaps" to a road making the route I'm trying to build nothing I want to follow. YouTube Music isn't supported unfortunately. Garmin maps and navigation are definitely the best in the business, but they can and should do better. Technology makes such small changes from year to year; however, the changes to the display of the 965 is significant. It's a great watch.
Date published: 2024-02-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch So many things that blow away my Garmin 935. A great watch.
Date published: 2024-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lightweight and Beautiful Screen with Lots of Data I really enjoy the customization options with the Forerunner 965. The native watch faces created by Garmin are really nice. The only thing I wish I could change was adding steps displayed as miles as a data option on the watch face. I had the Fenix 3 for several years prior to this, and I imagine this watch is probably going to last several years itself.
Date published: 2023-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good battery Quite happy with the watch don’t like the other sport figures hard to use
Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving it! I don’t like change, was holding onto my older Garmin.. it worked fine. My husband pushed me to order a new one. Could not be happier. Love the screen, battery life, it’s light weight…
Date published: 2023-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I have always used Garmin for my activities, I like the extra features I have on 960 forerunner.
Date published: 2024-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch This watch was a upgrade from my Fenix 5. It is exactly what I needed. It perfect for CrossFit, running, and playing golf. I love the sleep tracking and recovery benefits as well.
Date published: 2023-08-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Watch is fantastic, UI takes getting used to 4.5 ?? but rounding up! Am absolutely floored by this watch. It is a trove of data and stats that make me want to perform better and be the best version of myself. It has an impressive battery life and in the two weeks I’ve had it, I’ve only had to charge it twice and that’s with several GPS and indoor workouts getting tracked. Had an Apple Watch prior to this that I had to charge daily so this forerunner blows my mind. My only grievance with the watch is the UI - it takes a lot of getting used to and is very clunky to work through. The garmin connect app has a ton of data and stats and charts, but it takes me forever to find things and I feel like I’m fumbling my way through the different tabs/sections/etc to try and find things. Wish it was easier to modify things on my watch directly from the app as well, like changing the watch face from the app would be SO much better. Regardless, this watch is SOLID and I am so thrilled to have it as a training tool and a life tool. Definitely wish I had converted sooner!
Date published: 2024-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very, very good. Garmin has really outdone themselves. I have used several other smartwatches and Garmin is the best. I had a Garmin Forerunner 45 and the transition was so easy with the Garmin app. I purposely bought the baby Garmin to see if I liked it having used the smartwatch named after a fruit Series 7, and a W------s Sc-- Watch. I have a few bugs to work out with Live Track notifications and the Blood O2 is slightly different/lower than a quality finger sensor but this thing is so good. I wish it had a setting for more robust notifications. The satellite tracking is spot on and the customization is crazy good. The stock watch faces are really good. The display is out of this world good. The menus are not completely intuitive but close. The tracking is Better the InReach Mini 2 but of course the satellite communication of the InReach Mini is a must. If Garmin would just add this to a Forerunner, I would stop what I am doing and buy it. Regular cellphone texting capability would be great too, even if Bluetooth. The Training Readiness and Status are a nice distinction. Battery life & Management- great. I wish a watch could take my blood pressure to make a complete picture of my stress. Talk about monitoring health. My pic is a little blurry, not the watch.
Date published: 2023-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Phenomenal performance with endless battery life I received my Garmin 965 exactly two weeks ago. This device is my main tool for performing my triathlon training. I am so impressed with the quality of the AMOLED screen, user friendliness and simplicity and the battery life. Garmin ones again has exceeded all expectations in these key criteria.
Date published: 2023-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing! More than I’ve expected! I was looking for a nice, modern smartwatch/garmin for my training readiness and 965 right choice. The amoled display is awesome! The battery, training status, maps etc everything will motivate to achieve your goals
Date published: 2023-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best smartwatch I ever had I jumped from Garmin Venu to the FR 965 and it was a big improvement on everything, the screen and animations are awesome, the battery is amazing and all the features like the off line map navigation works great. So far so good.
Date published: 2023-11-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Eye popping graphics! For someone who is presbyopic and has an astigmatism, the AMOLED screen is a game changer! I can see the screen very well in any light without my glasses. If you're used to Garmin devices, the learning curve is fairly flat. It does, however have a ton of other great features, so take your time to learn how to use them for the most benefit.
Date published: 2024-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Plenty of options for success This brings different options to help you map what you want to be successful with. I love the analytics in managing fitness and/or health. The app has been great, and the screen is A+. If you're reading this, you've seen the YouTubes and compared on the manufacturers site. I would buy it again. I have zero complaints, and always pleased with it constantly challenging me to be better
Date published: 2023-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic training watch Positive: I started using my FR965 a month ago, and I immedeately loved the amoled screen, which is visible even in sunlight. There are plenty configuration options to get exactly the data you need for your activity. With the FR956 you get good feedback of your training progress and restitution, and training guidance with suggestions. The battery lasts about 12 days with "always on" turned off, and 8-9 hours of activity with GPS only. Negative: The weather report shows the weather at some unknown location for 1-2 seconds, before showing the weather 50 km away from the set location. So it is only partly useful. There is no LTE, so you have to take your phone with you to use LiveTrack. My FR965 suddenly stopped synchronizing to Garmin Connect today.
Date published: 2023-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 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.
Date published: 2024-04-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Watch Blows the Apple Ultra out of the water. The Forerunner 965 offers consistent monitoring of your heart rate, enabling a more accurate calorie counts as compared to Apple product (which suffers constant heart rate drop outs).
Date published: 2024-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features It helps me consider all aspects of my body, and gives me a better understanding of how I feel about myself. Another aspect I like about Garmin is its rounded shape. Actually, I have not worn a watch in whole my life, but Garmin made me feel that I gotta wear a nice watch!
Date published: 2024-05-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Battery Life! I have had the watch almost a month and only had to charge it once. I use the lowest screen brightness setting and the gesture mode. No problems with battery or seeing it in the sun. Love the interface and the functionality of the widgets like training readiness and the daily suggestions.
Date published: 2023-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Love this upgrade to my forerunner 935! Love the color touch screen and the features that come with this watch.
Date published: 2023-08-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome screen display Wow, I was so surprised and impressed with my Forerunner 965 on not just the presentation of the screen, but the easy of access to data screens just with a quick flip on my finger. Thank you Garmin
Date published: 2024-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great feature packed watch! I was a long time Apple Watch user and just switched to garmin. It’s a feature packed fitness tracker that has just about everything you could ever need. It has amazing battery life, excellent AMOLED screen (it could be better) and hundreds of customizable faces. My only concerns are that I can’t see the time when working out and the rowing app does not display heart rate when using it. Other than those two minor things it’s solid choice!
Date published: 2023-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better than expected First smartwatch and garmin product. Its way more useful tha I though. I'm very happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2024-04-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the Screen The screen is a huge a improvement, and the customizable watch face is great. Love the new watch and morning report. Only downside is it doesn’t have the quick release band to switch between bands. I like the yellow band but want black for work, still haven’t gotten the hang of pushing the pin in!
Date published: 2023-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Display is like night and day The screen is brilliant! I absolutely love it. Love some of the new features like the HRV score and morning report too. Plus the ability to navigate with a quick swipe rather than forward and backwards by clicks. It was a nice reward for surviving marathon training and will serve me well for triathlon and cyclocross seasons
Date published: 2024-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch Got into running about 6 months ago. Was using the Apple Watch, which did the trick, but the 965 is on another level from a running training and metrics standpoint. Waking up to a morning report and suggested training is awesome! Battery life is amazing. So many great features
Date published: 2024-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sharp Screen I have had this watch for about two weeks. It has all the latest features but the thing I like most is the vibrant screen. Love it!
Date published: 2023-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I am a Forerunner Gal! Have had 2 Forerunners before this one and also the Fenix 6 Solar. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the 965!
Date published: 2023-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Such an upgrade I bought this about a month ago and am so happy with my upgrade from the vivoactive. The touch screen is great I love the morning report and am so excited to see all the new features for all my upcoming races
Date published: 2023-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to see and easy to use Bought the 965 a few weeks ago. I am used to the Fenix 5 and loved it , so I was hesitant to change. I couldn’t be happier. The watch is intuitive to use, the battery lasts for weeks and the touch screen is amazing!
Date published: 2023-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Tool for Everything! What an amazing piece of equipment. This tracks everything and more than I was looking for. Extremely comfortable and I never take it off.
Date published: 2023-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch for Garmin Ecosystem I bought the watch last month to move away from my Apple Watch. One of the primary reasons was the good battery life and I was not disappointed. The battery life and the ease of use for basic sports watch functionality is outstanding; the integration with none Garmin accessory Stryd foot pod, music is rather clumbsy and hard to use. Actually, I have not managed so far to load any music on the watch (I am using exclusively Mac as compters). Even the basics like reading the weight from my withings scale/account and/or Apple Health is NOT supported. So in hindsight if you do not 100% buy into the Garmin ecosystem the watch is clearly overpriced, if you have all your appliances from Garmin this watch is ideal.
Date published: 2024-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the features! Really happy with this watch, it’s exactly what I needed and is very durable.
Date published: 2023-06-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great multisport Watch I have bien wearing this for the last 3 weeks and it’s just getting better and better. Touch screen is top, battery life runs for about 23 days, reports are full of useful data and very customizable
Date published: 2024-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! But my watch has lots of problems I bought this watch about a month ago and really like it. The battery don't last as promised by garmin. As a fact, my fenix 5 battery last longer. The watch gets unpaired at least twice at day. To pair the watch back to my phone takes many tries. I feel disappointed at garmin. I waited for the watch 6 weeks and never got it even though they discount the money from my cc the day of the purchase. Now I have to wait weeks for the new replacement to arrive!. But they discount the money right away and ship the watch months later. Overall I do not recommend this watch to anybody. Too bad that my fenix 5 stop working one week before garmin release the forerunner 965.
Date published: 2023-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed Overall, I've been really frustrated with this watch. I bought it as an upgrade when my 935 died, but have had consistent issues with the GPS, even when adjusting settings to maximize accuracy. I'm running on roads, not in areas with high buildings or features that usually cause GPS malfunction, and within any given run I'll see instantaneous paces of 2:30-5:00 when I'm comfortably running 8:00+. Sometimes it will lap miles 2-3 minutes faster than I'm running. As a result, the distance has been way off, sometimes getting .7 more miles than friends on a 10 mile run. It may just be that I got a bad watch, but I wouldn't recommend it.
Date published: 2024-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 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.
Date published: 2024-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Perfect Running Companion! A few weeks ago, I made the leap from the Garmin Forerunner 245, which had been my trusty companion for a couple of years, to the new Garmin Forerunner 965. As an avid trail and ultrarunner, the upgrade was a significant step, and I’m here to share my experiences with this new gadget. The Beloved Features of the Forerunner 965 AMOLED Display: The most striking feature for me is the AMOLED display. It’s a game-changer compared to the memory-in-pixel (MIP) display of the 245. The quality is reminiscent of the Apple Watch, bringing a sense of familiarity and comfort. Although I primarily use the buttons, the touch screen is an added convenience. Race Adaptive Training Plans: Garmin’s Race Adaptive Training Plans have been a revelation. By setting my upcoming races, with a focus on my primary race, the Garmin creates a tailored training plan. It takes into account various factors like sleep quality, heart rate variability (HRV), and past performance. I’m currently using it for my Grasslands 50 Mile Trail Run preparation. It’s adaptive; if my routine changes, the plan updates accordingly, a feature I find incredibly useful. The Morning Report: This is a feature that I look forward to every day. Upon waking, the watch prompts me to view my morning report, showing sleep quality, training readiness, HRV, weather, and the day’s training plan. It’s informative and a great way to start my day. Design and Battery Life: The Garmin Forerunner 965 is impressively designed – thinner and lighter than other models with similar screen sizes. The battery life is commendable too; it lasts about a week even with regular GPS use during my runs. The Downsides Honestly, I haven’t encountered any significant downsides yet. The Garmin Forerunner 965 has met all my expectations, making it a potentially perfect running companion (aside from my dog, of course!). Conclusion As an enthusiast in trail and ultrarunning, I find the Garmin Forerunner 965 not just an upgrade in technology but an enhancement in my training and daily life. Its features like the AMOLED display, adaptive training plans, and the morning report align perfectly with my lifestyle and running goals. So far, the Forerunner 965 stands as a strong contender for the title of the perfect running companion.
Date published: 2023-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Sports Watch Love the new beautiful display and so happy to have all of my training data on ONE device! Absolutely love this watch and the battery life is great!
Date published: 2023-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love it I have had the watch for over a month now and love all the features that it provides. It has definitely helped with my run game and I am fascinated with all the metrics that it provides. The only way this watch would be perfect would be to have a sapphire screen however I immediately put on a TPU screen protector which melts into the display and I hardly know it is there. Overall I am very happy with my Christmas present.
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch I have had it a month now and love it. I have only had to charge it up once. It has alot of different settings. I have always used a fitbit up until a month ago.
Date published: 2024-04-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Supercomputer on the wrist!!! The Garmin FR 965 is a well-engineered timepiece. It provides stats for every Run\Bike \Swim activity you need. Even on the Golf course if you wish, it does take a minute to set up and get familiar with all the functions but your phone or PC to make it easier. It does it all. Great Product
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Long Battery Life I bought this garmin to replace my old garmin. It has ben a great investment so far.
Date published: 2024-03-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not very happy I am disappointed that at Garmin there is no phone number that one as a customer can call and receive support for any doubts or comments that one wants to express.
Date published: 2023-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very happy with my first Garmin Made the switch to Garmin from an Apple Watch and couldn’t be happier with it! It has a beautiful screen, and the fitness tracking is far superior.
Date published: 2023-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch but not super great for CrossFit yet I received this watch as a gift a month ago, and I was so excited because I've been wanting to use a Garmin watch for all the cool data points and such. The watch is great, but it's mostly for runners or cyclists and activities that don't require much use of the hands or wrists. Those who use it for CrossFit/HIIT/Functional Fitness may experience some difficulties. For instance, when extending the wrist or bending your wrist back, like for a front squat or a handstand push-up or wall walks, the workout start button gets pushed accidentally, so your workout is constantly starting and stopping as you go through the workout. Also, it'd be great if it could sense the workout itself and begin tracking automatically. It's also difficult and uncomfortable to wear with hand grips or anything that wraps around the wrists. I've been thinking about wearing it upside down (so the time is upside down) so it places the start button furthest from my wrist. I also thought about trying to wear it a little higher up on my arm. It's a wonderful watch, but there is still room for improvement to be functional fitness friendly.
Date published: 2024-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch for runners Got this watch for Christmas and I love it! My Ultra is great too but the metrics on the 965 are more detailed and I think a bit more accurate. Besides that I’m impressed by the battery life which is far superior to my other watch. Thanks Garmin!
Date published: 2023-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin FR 965 Love the new 965. The morning report is a great addition. I love all of the information and details it gives. Swiping the screen is a nice touch too.
Date published: 2023-04-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It does everything! I started running and cycling recently and after talking to a friend about their Garmin (epix 2 I believe), decided I wanted to upgrade from my apple watch. I opted for the Forerunner 965, and I can honestly say i have never been so happy with a watch. This thing does everything, can customize any workout, and gives any stat you can think of. Not to mention the screen is so crisp and clear even in direct sunlight. Don't even get me started on the battery life compared to an apple watch too... (almost 3 weeks on my 965 compared to not even a full day on my old watch). If you're thinking of upgrading to an FR965, just do it an you won't regret it!
Date published: 2024-02-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from More Features to Help with training I am very pleased with this watch. As a triathlete, I like the heart rate feature while swimming, as well as the auto switch option between events in a triathlon. There have been races where I am I to the bike a mile or two and realized I did t switch from transition to biking.
Date published: 2024-06-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Big upgrade over 945 I’ve had this for two weeks now and haven’t had to charge it yet. This is with weekly workouts and screen wake for 8s. The screen is much more usable in the sunlight than the 945. The colors and clarity are second to none. The weight and quality feel very similar to the old models which is a good sign.
Date published: 2023-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Garmin EVER!!!! I'm a long-time Garmin user, beginning with the Garmin 305, then Garmin Forerunner 910, 920, 935, and now the 965. The 965 has everything found in previous models but now has O2Sat, Respirations, and so much more. Also love the "Morning Report". Definitely recommending this watch for triathletes.
Date published: 2023-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Back to Garmin and I couldn’t be happier! This watch is awesome! I’m into running and triathlons as an amateur. I started looking for a smartwatch in the summer and got my first 965, worked perfect, but I decided to return it after trying it and got an Apple Watch Ultra thinking it would match better my lifestyle and would be easier to connect with my iPhone, but missed these top 965 functions which made me come back to Garmin: 1) Garmin Connect: it has all the data I care (and more) and graphs with great insights. I rarely check Strava or other Apps now other than to check out friends (and to see my live feed while riding the bike) 2) Training readiness: showing me the hrs I need to rest and it is really accurate. 3) Morning report: it is that nice that I want to have the watch overnight to confirm that the way I’m feeling matches the report. 4) VO2 max with predictions for 5k, 10k, half and full, and comments about how my training is impacting my fitness overall with recommendations. 5) Battery life is awesome, I even removed the state of charge from the watch face because it rarely needs to be charged and when it does it charges super quick while I take a shower or so. I wish I could just connect with Apple Music and stream music instead of only Spotify.. and having a phone line with speaker also gives me peace of mind while running in a trail by myself but that’s not super common. Overall the 965 is an awesome watch, super light, accurate while running outdoors and o. A treadmill, and I love the yellow band!
Date published: 2024-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great all around watch In short, great tool for outdoors activities, I have always loved watches as a personal accesory. I call these (Garmin) real sport watches. Love the battery life.
Date published: 2024-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 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.
Date published: 2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just stellar! I bought the 965 about a month ago and couldn't be more pleased. I am 74 and went cross country skiing this past Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Also went to the gym for a lower body weight session on Sunday and an upper body weight session on Monday. Woke up on Tuesday morning and was pretty well wiped out. Looked at my Garmin Body Battery Score and saw it was a ONE. It couldn't have quantified my feelings any more accurately. I researched rather thoroughly before the purchase. I made a great choice!
Date published: 2024-02-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does everything! Went from Garmin Instinct to 965. Display is beautiful and much easier to read for my middle aged eyes. Very happy with upgrade
Date published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing tech! I have been using Garmin equipment for about a decade and have always been pleased, but my new 965 far exceeds the other units I’ve owned. I especially love the sleep tracking, body battery, naps, and suggested workouts for recovery metrics. As a master”s athlete I need more recovery, than I used to and this watch is helping me stay fresh and ready for my next endeavor. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2024-05-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch! This watch is beautiful. The amoled display is very bright and colorful. I calibrated the watch to my treadmill for more accurate distance readings. This is definitely the best watch I have ever owned.
Date published: 2023-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Watch I’ve always purchased Apple Watches through the years. However, my co-worker and YouTube opened my eyes to Garmin. I’m a new runner and the Forerunner 965 is absolutely awesome for what I want as a runner. I highly recommend this watch to anyone looking for a great watch. I never knew how much I would appreciate having 23 days of battery life!
Date published: 2024-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All the Things! I got my Garmin 965 for Christmas and I am in love! I made the switch from Apple to Garmin and I should have done it sooner! It’s a great extension to my running and helps me to train more precise. Battery life is great, mine last about a week before I need to charge it. I run 4 days out of the week. If you want to preserve more life, turn off notifications and leave the pulse ox to the night time only.
Date published: 2024-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall good watch I’ve had it for about a month. Love the screen and features. Battery life is still pretty good even with the AMOLED screen which was my biggest concern. The only thing that bothers me is that at least I expected the watch to be similar in gps tracking to the 255. but there are several times that the line is all over the place. Don’t know if it’s just my watch but I hope it’s not the case for all of them.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Garmin! I own the Enduro 2 and the 265 but the 965 gives me the best of both these watches! I had the 955 but upgraded to the 965 because of the amoled screen. The gps accuracy is excellent on this watch!
Date published: 2023-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This Watch Does It All I recently upgraded to the Forerunner 965 from the original Venue that I wore for four years. I’m a runner, cyclist, and backpacker, and I like to strength train. I was also looking for a multi-sport watch that looked nice enough to wear to work. I like to spend a lot of time researching the different functions and features of Garmin's watch line-up, and I went with the 965 over other options because of its beautiful AMOLED display, map navigation, activity options, and - vainly - I liked the white wristband and silver accent color option. Let me tell you, this watch does it all and it looks great. The morning report gives you a ton of data related to your training as well as in-depth sleep monitoring. It even records naps, but who has time for those? As a weather nerd, I was also pleasantly surprised by the weather radar feature! Another impressive feature is the battery life. I have gone over a week without charging it, even after recording activities. It also charges lightning fast. Overall, this watch is worth every dime, and it does all the things I need it to do.
Date published: 2024-02-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic run/sports watch and health motivator! The watch face is large, ie fitting a dress shirt or jacket cuff is sometimes a pain. But the large size enhances the beautiful OLED display. The 965 is fabulous for all its features. Bottom line is it enhancing my training motivation, my health consciousness in now monitoring my sleep quality, my recovery status, my VO2 max progress, my HRV, and more. I literally want to get a good night’s sleep just so my morning report upon waking gives me a good sleep score! I love the GPS accuracy in monitoring speed, distance, mile time. I even just programmed a 5k’s route using Garmin Connect online which will track via Garmin mapping when I run the actual race in April. As for activities, I’ve only so far used run, treadmill run, and strength train. I don’t know how it knows what kind of strength rep I just did, but it does, and I can’t figure out how it knows my sleep stages too. I thought I would prefer the simulated analog EpixPro watch face imported through Connect, but the widgets don’t work, and I prefer most the circular colorful digital face as advertised. There are so many more features, and I know I am just getting started. The watch also connects quickly to my Polar H10 chest strap as soon as the activity is activated. Battery life is quite good and I can get a full recharge in the time I’m done with my shower! For highly informed fitness training and health monitoring, this is an impressive watch! When will I put my Rolex Submariner back on? I just don’t know!
Date published: 2024-02-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth the Upgrade Graduated to the 965 as the 955 was unreliable. Online chat talked about the 955 failure to start up; mine DIED during an update. The Garmin 965 is excellent! Great battery life. Looks good. GPS is consistently on point. The color screens are easy on the eyes. Seamless interface with the Garmin Connect App is even better than previous models. A little pricey, but we only live once! Anyone on the fence about getting this watch should just take the step. You will not be disappointed.
Date published: 2024-04-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great screen and functions I just completedmy first Ironman with this watch. I had to replace my existing Coros due to functioning issues a week prior to the Ironman. The watch worked flawlessly and my ability to migrate back to the Garmin Family was seamless. The functionality and information this watch provides is informative and robust. Looking forward to integrating it into my everyday life.
Date published: 2023-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch- Same HR Monitor issues I’ve been Garmin loyal for about a decade. Decided to upgrade from the 945 to 965 due to battery life issues and the terribly inaccurate HR monitor on the 945. Unfortunately, the 965 seems to be just as bad in that regard. Otherwise, I really like the watch. But you’d imagine for $600 Garmin would have a less antiquated heart rate monitor.
Date published: 2023-09-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simple to use! This watch has covered all my expectations. I am a Triathlete and the swim, bike, and run metrics are quite accurate and easy to display. The features are also easy to navigate and set up as one likes.
Date published: 2023-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Multi exercise watch Great info on trainings, sleep. I see accurate data and they are really useful for my lifestyle. It helped me improve my performance
Date published: 2024-05-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not good. No WiFi connection is a big problem. Buttons are unsolvable. My iPhone is way better and easier to use.
Date published: 2023-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I hope I hope the screen has more light… put the watch is great and I like it …..
Date published: 2023-11-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What a watch! The new Amoled screen added the “cherry to the cake” and “fixed” one of the shortcomings of my previous 955 which was that it was hard to see my metrics while training at night. I am using the quick release band and bike mount from my previous 945 which was a genius feature (PLEASE Garmin bring it back for the next generation of top Forrunner’s) and allows me easy access to use my watch with Garmin Pay (every time I take the watch out in a store to pay I hear someone says “Oh! Wow!”) plus makes very simple to charge my watch.
Date published: 2023-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Upgrade Preordered the forerunner 965 from REI. Was worried it would look huge on my small wrist but it's really not that bad. Looks a little awkward in the photo but it's not bad. Love all the training features and health information. Battery life has been fantastic, I don't have any complaints there. Used this for a marathon a week ago and after the run the watch was still over 80% battery. I don't know exactly what I started with but I ran first thing in the morning and slept with the watch on. So it was not fully charged.
Date published: 2023-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent for Runners and Health Lifestyle users Was about to purchase an Epix when I saw this was coming out. Appreciated that it was already set up for optimal use by a runner - and the extra data it is able to collect without the need for additional sensors. If you’re a runner - this is a great value for that reason. You can pull it out of the box and go for a run without much fuss. The setup and use of the app is smooth and doesn’t require a ton of tech knowledge. All-told this is a really well executed product - I’m very happy and looking forward to years of continued use!
Date published: 2023-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I love this watch. I have had it about a month or so and it’s a great watch.
Date published: 2023-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the display I’ve been using the 965 for about a month now and i absolutely love it. The clear and crisp display is a game changer with all the great features that garmin offers
Date published: 2023-11-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's very grateful Good design, the display is wonderful and the usable is good.
Date published: 2023-06-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent While traveling outside the US, the GPS is outstanding. Perfect maps for all my runs, and walks. The stamina feature is excellent. The morning reports are a great feature.
Date published: 2024-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buy this watch! From someone that has always had the latest and greatest, I moved from a Fenix 7 Solar Sapphire and have not only no regrets, but am still super thrilled with the new 965. The AMOLED is simply amazing. The battery life is great and the functions of the 7 are all in there. I will miss the flashlight a tiny bit for those times I needed it.. Love this watch and it looks amazing!
Date published: 2023-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The DISPLAY!!! I upgraded from the 955 solar and what a difference! First the screen is AMAZING! I can see it much easier than the 955 and I even get pictures with text and email alerts. I was concerned about the battery life, because of the screen and no solar but not an issue at all. I do all my activities, running, strength, and wear it all day and night and only have to charge it once per week! I'm very pleased with this watch!
Date published: 2023-12-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from obsessed I love everything about it. Hope they update to where I can get my messages all the time! but other than that I love it
Date published: 2023-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from False scare but great in the water My Hr usually runs at 43-48bpm. I have my high and low set to alarm.At first, I started noticing it re wording a Hr at night that was low at specific times. We are talking 18bpm and 28bpm. At work one day my alarm started going off. It read 28bpm and held at 30bpm. I felt fine. My manual reading on both my carotid and wrist read around 50bpm palpable. When I got home I put on my old rose smart watch which uses dfit and it read 60bpm...matching what I was feeling. My Garmin was dead wrong. I restarted my Garmin watch and both watches read the same. I had my rose watch take my BP and it was 106/60...fine. Now, I double check everything my Garmin is telling me against my other watch to see if it is accurate. My Garmin also seems to be having a problem.pucking up on my Garmin heart monitor, bike sensors, and run pod. It also has a hard time communicating with my Form swim goggles. By itself, it works great during workouts, it does not play nice with other sensors.
Date published: 2024-02-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A watch for the runner I'm absolutely thrilled with my new watch! The features are incredibly useful and have exceeded my expectations. This was a help on my long runs to track my progress and distance. It is very accurate compared to my IWatch. The design is sleek and stylish, and the build quality is amazing. The accuracy and ease of use are impressive but was tricky at first. Highly recommend this watch to anyone looking for a reliable and feature-packed watch for the beginner to the experienced runner.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful and sleek I’m so happy with it. I can actually see the details as I’m running.
Date published: 2023-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Fit I am so happy I bought the 965! I love the brightness of the screen, the touchscreen, the data it holds, and also how incredibly light it is!
Date published: 2024-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Has cured my battery level anxiety! I look down and see 53% battery life... a number that at 10am in the morning would send shivers down my spine only a few weeks ago. Now I see that and think, Ok, I have a week or two before I have to worry. Great features, lasts (nearly) forever, and looks good. I was a little concerned about the size, moving up from a smaller watch, but it wears well and the screen size and visibility make up for any downside. I really love the sleep score, HRV, training status and readiness features in my morning report, and that I can adjust it. It amazes me how it can tell so accurately when I actually go to sleep - I tend to toss and roll for a while before finally knocking out. Satellite capture is quick as reported and so far my limited swimming seems to have it doing its job there as well. So far, so great!
Date published: 2024-03-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent watch for running I have had a Garmin watch for over 15 years and I love the brand. The buttons are reasonably easy to use and the GPS is extremely accurate .
Date published: 2023-12-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everything that you need is here!! I bought this watch a month ago, as I wanted to retake my running habits, but thanks to it, I have improved in a very short time
Date published: 2023-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vibrant Screen Upgrade but Altimeter Issue Remains Great upgrade with the touchscreen and vibrant colors but really much of the same features as the 945/955 predecessors. More importantly, Garmin has yet to figure out how to keep the elevation working on these watches for more than 4-6 months, especially if you're a swimmer. Yes, that is the approximate life you'll get out of the watch if you rely on elevation for any of your bikes or runs. According to Garmin the chlorine in pools is what is causing issues with reading elevations over time. The good news is Garmin will replace the watch completely under warranty but always with a refurbished watch.
Date published: 2023-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everything you could want I have only had this watch a month. I love the sleep stats and health stats. Use it for running and hiking
Date published: 2023-06-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for main uses but a couple minor annoyances. Everything for tracking my runs and rides has been amazing. Minor annoyance number one the pedometer when not exercising isn’t the best. I can walk from one end of my house and back without registering any steps. This causes my daily step count to be significantly lower than my actual steps. My previous watch would count them all. It’s not a huge deal but for the price I was expecting better. The other minor annoyance is the app. I set the first day of the week to Saturday or Sunday. The intensity minutes only resets on Monday. Why can’t I have my actual week and my intensity minute week be the same seven days? Like I said minor annoyances. Just because it doesn’t register all the steps I take while at home and work doesn’t mean I didn’t take the steps. It does it’s suppose to do while I’m exercising and that’s the main reason why I bought it.
Date published: 2023-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works great... except for ski maps. Love the watch, it's got tons of data and works great. Battery life has been great. However... So far I haven't been able to access the ski maps. I've followed the instructions and there's no option for actually viewing the ski maps - even when I'm at the ski resort. I'm going to need to contact support AGAIN to figure that issue out. It's disappointing because a major reason I purchased the watch was to be able to access and view the ski maps.
Date published: 2023-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin 965 I had a 735xt. The 965 has been good to great so far. The added features over the 735 take a bit to become familiar with, especially the different interface. The HRV data took longer than the stated one-week period to start showing up as a trend. The data, for me, does not appear to be as useful as average HR during sleep because my HRV does not seem to change much regardless of workload. The suggested workouts seem to be slowly catching up to my capabilities and background. I was coming off a long period of not working out much (but was active) and then jumped right back into long workouts; the 965 kept telling me I am overreaching even though I felt fine. It finally stopped doing that although the suggested workouts are still not up to my fitness level in view of long history of training. I would say that for someone just starting out, the suggested workouts are probably close to what said person should be doing. The VO2 is off, but I don't really care about such data anymore. I really like the larger screen size and resolution. Very easy to read. I still use a Garmin 520 on my bike because has more data and is easier to read while riding. I don't save the ride from the 520 but instead save the ride on the 965. Overall, I am satisfied with the 965. Long term, we will see how it holds up. The 735xt was a bit of a stinker as to durability. Had four replacements I think.
Date published: 2023-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Battery life and features are 10/10! I was on the fence about switching smartwatch brands. My previous one was pretty old and I had to charge it at night and then again before I did a workout in the evening. I knew friends that raved about Garmin so it was added to my list of options. After some extensive research (literally just me searching for YouTube videos comparing different watch brands lol) I knew Garmin was the way to go. I'm still getting used to some of the buttons, but I'm glad they're there because it makes starting, pausing, and stopping workouts so much easier. I'm glad I made the switch, this is a game-changer!
Date published: 2023-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall good. Not compatible with Tri QR Kit There are detailed reviews all over YT. But none had mentioned that if you were using the triathlon Quick Release kit, which on former models allowed you to easily move the watch from your wrist to your bike, is not compatible. There is a universal mount that purportedly works for mounting the 965 on your bike. But even if you convert your 965 to use the QuickFit bands, it won't clip into the tri QR wrist band.
Date published: 2023-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of bugs - black screen errors cause return Great watch, huge upgrade from my 920xt. Was very happy until the unit was unuseable as the screen blacked out (buttons noises and hrm still worked) and forced to return. Unfortunate for me but hopefully others have better luck and it’s perhaps just my unit.
Date published: 2023-07-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far so good Still adjusting but great at this point a lot more metrics than my old smartwatch.
Date published: 2023-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the big bright screen It’s great I switched from apple and I’m super happy with it I get so much more information with garmin and it makes training a bit easier with reminders and training plans This is a bigger watch I knew this buying it but I was disappointed when I noticed only one size band came with it I have a small wrist and had way to much slack with the longer band that came with it So I Found a new band for it and I have no regrets!! Training is going well and so far I’m really happy with the watch
Date published: 2023-11-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent watch so far; still a work in process I got this watch several weeks ago. So it's still early and impossible to test every function (and I won't use them all lol). But it's great. I'm satisfied with the purchase and would buy it again. I'm also glad that I moved over (finally) to the Garmin platform. The way it integrates with my triathlon training plan via Training Peaks is incredible. The workouts simply upload to my watch and I do them. I had this with previous watch but I had to manually create the workouts then sync them. So this feature is a big plus for me. The syncing/uploading of the workouts is also a very quick process (again, way easier than my previous watch). And, as most of the thorough reviews that are out there say, GPS and heart rate accuracy are excellent. While not dealbreakers, there are a couple negatives (again, still early). Two of my four lap swims were not accurate (one shorted me by one pool length; the other overstated by two pool lengths). My freestyle stroke was consistent and I "glided" off the wall as they tell you to. So, not sure. But I'll keep at it and see how it goes. I also did a 30 minute treadmill run and it overstated by over a mile. To be fair the workout was a last minute decision and I did no research upfront on treadmill running with the watch. So I could have missed a pre-step or something. But the cool thing was it allowed me input the correct distance before I saved it. The only other drawback (compared to previous watch) is inability to manage the activity data fields via Garmin Connect web. I know I can do it on my phone app and directly on the watch. But it would be great to have the flexibility of doing this on my laptop. Again, this is a great watch and I'm glad I got it and made the move over to Garmin.
Date published: 2023-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Forerunner 965 This watch does everything except wash the dishes.
Date published: 2024-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Glass gets scratched, due to bezel redesign. I've only had the watch for 3 weeks and already have two scratches on the glass, vs. my 945 which I wore for 3 years and only scratched once. Thinking it is that the bezel is lower and the glass protrudes vs. the 945 where the glass sits lower than the bezel and the bezel protected the glass from "side swipes".
Date published: 2023-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it, better than the fruit brand I love this watch, specially the screen and the battery life. I use it for my mountain bike rides works perfectly with the speed sensors. I would like to have more faces option on the watch, still perfect
Date published: 2023-08-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent training partner I have to say the battery life has been amazing! The watch being blank until I look at it is an amazing feature with such bright visibility. Love this watch for far!
Date published: 2024-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wish I’d bought it sooner! I am about 2 months in with the Garmin 965 and am completely sold! I appreciated my previous Garmin, the Vivoactive 4, but this watch has so much more to offer. I am using my forerunner 965 for both the strength workouts supplied by Garmin, as well as currently following a Garmin heart rate based 10K running program. I love the the watch stores my race calendar, and tells me my training effectiveness, as well as training readiness.I could not be more pleased! Plus the display is amazing, and the watch is beautiful!
Date published: 2024-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to see the screen I love the amole screen Great actividad analized I use it for cycling and running
Date published: 2024-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My 4th Garmin Device - From Vivoactive to FR965 Coming from the Vivoactive line this 965 exceeded my expectations. Can't wait to reach my goals and became the FR965 my best friend.
Date published: 2023-07-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simply Awesome Garmin is the sh--, I'm still new to my 965, using it for about 4 weeks and can't be happier. Seriously Is you a TRI athlete, search no further
Date published: 2023-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This watch is amazing. The new screen looks great and I really like that garmin gives you the option adjust the watch setting to maximize the battery life. I’ve been able to get about 12 day with the “always on” turned off, running 6-8 hours per week, and pulse ox at night. The morning report is very helpful. I’m kind of a numbers geek so I really like all the metrics it records.
Date published: 2023-05-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Sport Watch Ever I have the Fenix 5 Plus and Bought this one . Best choice so happy so many color so many info
Date published: 2023-06-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I bought this watch about a month ago, and it is awesome. I am not a runner but love this wacth for what I do which is adventure motorcycling. It tracks speed, time miles,altitude and heart rate. It also ties into my inreach device and will allow for triggering an SOS from my wrist after a fall. If needed. I have an Apple Ultra also and wish it lasted on charge like the Garmin, but wish the Garmin had cell service. But 10 days on a charge is hard to beat.
Date published: 2024-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch You need this, buy it you will be please. I use it for crossfit and hiking mostly. It's geared towards running, but I'm hoping they will focus on HITT style training metrics.
Date published: 2024-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing battery, even better health tracking! I received my watch two weeks ago and literally just had to charge it last night after tracking daily runs varying from 3 miles to 10 miles. Coming from android wear os it is night and day difference. I recommend this watch to anyone looking for advanced running and exercise features along with long term battery life. Garmin is now a smart watch I recommend to anyone looking for a simple (notifications and music only) smart watch but with all the latest health tracking tech currently available. I wish I made the jump sooner.
Date published: 2023-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the new watch Worth the upgrade. Love the display. Much easier to read.
Date published: 2023-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! Upgraded from Forerunner 620. It was worth the wait.
Date published: 2023-08-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features - more than I will use regularly. I purchased this nearly a month ago and it does everything I wanted and more. It may take a while, or focused time to set up and learn how to use all the features.
Date published: 2024-05-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excelente el producto Excelente producto, cumple con mis necesidades, la pantalla es genial y el sistema es intuitivo.
Date published: 2024-03-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great tool! I really love the features and data information from my Garmin. It really motivates me to get moving.
Date published: 2024-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch I love this watch, all the features are amazing. The only complaint I have is that it doesn't come in smaller sizes. As a smaller women, the watch was extremely large and I had to return it. I'm very sad I couldn't make it work for me, because I truly love everything about it.
Date published: 2024-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing gadget! I’m totally geeked out on this thing. First off, the watch works great. There is a lot to it so it was a bit overwhelming at first but the more I learn, the more I love it. I was able to receive benefit immediately and it took me a few days to really begin to learn the details. This watch tracks everything it seems and makes living a healthy life much easier. It’s fun to see how my activities have an effect on my body, in real time. The Garmin Connect app is an easy to use app that pairs well with the watch. I just got into one of the coaching/training plans. I’m impressed. I’ve certainly learned a few things and I’m amazed at how the coaching plan is intuitive and changes based on my body’s readiness for the day, etc.
Date published: 2023-11-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I bought 2weeks ago and very happy with features and performance.
Date published: 2023-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really liking the FR965 I had a fenix 6s and realized that it wasn't the size but more the weight so once I started wearing the bigger screen FR965, I experienced the light weight of the watch and enjoyed it more. The screen is so clear and you can see so much of the map now. I normally crash hard doing jumps on my mtn bike but I haven't had a serious crash yet so I didn't put the "toughness" of the watch through the test. everything is fine. I'm hoping I don't get any scratches on my next crash.
Date published: 2023-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great functions and display. The feature set provides virtually all the key data points to gauge my performance and improvements.
Date published: 2023-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love At First Sight Was torn between this and Apple Watch Ultra. Very very happy with my FR 965.
Date published: 2023-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Its a great tool to improve I like it… its a great tool it helps me in keeping pushing forward… i would like if is possible to change the face instead of appearing a person running can be change for a cycling because i love to do cycling instead of running…
Date published: 2023-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Traded in my Apple Watch Ultra and don’t regret it Love this watch so much. Only gripe I have is that my heart rate falls off during my run and weightlifting which forced me to get a chest strap. Also I wish the heart rate sensor was bigger on bottom of watch. Maybe I wouldn’t get the drop off if that was the case. This never happened with my Apple Watch. Fix that and you have the perfect watch.
Date published: 2024-03-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I Can Read The Time Again! As I got older it has been harder and harder to read the time on my Forerunner 945. With the 965 I can see again! The big, bright, and high res screen on the 965 is awesome. Battery life is great too!. I also like the HRV and Readiness stats. It may replace my Oura ring if that ever dies.
Date published: 2024-03-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really nice display! Thus far, really like this watch, especially the display. Though the face is a bit large on my small wrist, I like that I can always read the data on the run at a glance.
Date published: 2023-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Watch I was looking to upgrade my watch as my Fitbit Charge 4 had stopped working. I am active and run almost daily and felt like I wasn’t getting all the information from the Fitbit that I wanted. I went back and forth trying to make a decision between the Garmin 955, 255, and Instinct 2 tactical for about a month as I read and watched a ton of reviews. Then I saw the new 265 and 965 on the website and knew that I had waited for a reason. I ordered the 965 with an estimated arrival of 4-6 weeks. Sooo worth the wait!! I love it! I was a little worried about the size, but it hasn’t been an issue during the day, on runs, or while sleeping. Received it on 4/8/23 and charged the battery. I have worn every day since I got it and used the GPS(connected fast) on a 12 mile run, two weeks later the battery is still at 17%! I did charge this morning for the first time after working out and driving to work. In 15 minutes, watch was charged back up to 40%. To me that’s outstanding based on how active I am as I’m using it to track runs. I was lucky to get 3 days out of my Fitbit and friends with Apple Watches charge theirs daily. The touchscreen is an awesome feature, super easy to toggle up and down and the watch face is bright . This watch is so amazing, really!! The band is comfy, the running features are fantastic, setup was easy, heart rate monitor is accurate, changing of watch faces is easy… I really can’t say enough about how happy I am with my purchase!
Date published: 2023-04-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Battery Life I have been using the watch for 2 weeks now. I love the style (White/Silver)... the watch face options look pretty amazing. I really cannot believe how long the battery life is. I have seen the battery life below 70% and have only charged it once. Navigation has taken me some time to understand. I use it for biking, running, swimming (Lap Pool). Run and Bike tracking are great. Swimming I struggled a bit. The metrics didn't make sense to me. It recorded odd laps... 25m, random 50m and 100m all in the same 25m pool. I don't know how to flip turns and tooks some rests without stopping the watch, so maybe that was the hiccup. I came from using a FitBit Versa 3. The post exercise metrics were easier to make sense out of. I really liked the magnetic charger from the fitbit vs. the physical connection on the garmin. In-spite of all this, I could not be happier. This is a huge step up from the Fitbit.
Date published: 2024-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin is King Without a doubt, top performer when it comes to fitness tracking smart watches. Battery life is crazy good! Went 12 days without a charge and was still at 30+%. Still learning features, they seem to be endless !
Date published: 2023-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pretty big upgrade from 945 I've been using the 945 for a while, and got this as I really wanted the automatic HRV tracking. It's a surprisingly big upgrade, the screen is very pretty and functional, the battery life is amazing (with screen auto on), and having power for running is nice. Very pleased with it overall.
Date published: 2023-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great multi-sports watch I’ve had my new Garmin Forerunner 965 for a couple weeks and love it! I’ve had a couple Garmin running and multi sport watches for about 15 years. My Forerunner 965 is without doubt the best of all of them. Beautiful screen and impressive battery life. So far I’ve used it for running, walking, kayaking and biking, Logical and easy to use menus and configuration. I highly recommend the Garmin Forerunner 965.
Date published: 2023-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very good watch for training metrix This is my 1st Garmin watch, and loving it so much for the sole purpose of it. Very useful watch for training and every day use.
Date published: 2023-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! Got this as a gift and I love it!! Has great features! Both useful and fun!
Date published: 2023-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Watch is Great, App and Webpage are Very Poor Bought this to train for a marathon and rim to rim run this fall. The watch is sleek and well made. I can't hardly feel it on my wrist. Screen is bright and clear. The app and the connect web page on the other hand, are very poor. You can't compare or manipulate data, you can't adjust the watch from the web page, which would be so much more convenient than pressing those darn buttons. Manual is very poor in helping people with focus e.g, I'm a runner and want to set it up for running, not music or texts or weather or golf or.....
Date published: 2024-05-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really good, but…. The good bits, amazing screen, comfortable strap, superb battery life. The bad bit, Garminpay is utter pants! Not a single UK high street bank uses it so if you live in the UK it’s a waste of time. Come on Garmin get this sorted and earn that 5th star.
Date published: 2023-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch I love this watch!!! I had the older Forerunner for years. No issues with it. But the 965 has so many extras I had to get it!! I really love the tracking for running. My husband can find me on his watch and see where I am. The screen is interactive which is great. I'm so happy!!
Date published: 2023-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, incredible display! Love that I upgraded from the 955. Screen is so much nicer, very limited do in battery power imo. Features are fantastic as always
Date published: 2023-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Been hesitant for over a year, finally purchased it… what an amazing piece of equipment ( once I figured out how to use it )
Date published: 2024-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great purchase! I have been running the last 2 years and when I started to use garmin a month ago I realized that it is super worth to have it, it has great information about running as well as its battery duration
Date published: 2024-03-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Battery Life! Big change coming from a apple watch, battery last 3 weeks with multiple workouts. Glad I made the switch!
Date published: 2024-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AMOLED- makes it’s Same old 955 but the AMOLED and thinner body makes this watch great!
Date published: 2023-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome display, running metrics from the wrist Have bought it around a month ago and totally happy with it. Recharging about once a week with having every day trainings, screen is fantastic and all running metrics seems to be quite precise. Love it
Date published: 2023-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing training device 965 truly is a great device. I have one request , even for a beginner runner, please include a full marathon coach training sometime in the future. Thank you for my 965, I really am enjoying it!
Date published: 2023-09-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Watch Face / User Interface is unbearably bad I have used Garmin watches going back to the old 405. I returned this watch without ever using it. The Watch Face / User Interface is unbearably bad. I talked to support and they said that there is no way to just get the 965 to look like a normal watch instead of some space DJ looking silliness. I am a professional and wear my watches 24/7. I can't have clients seeing me in a silly watch that would be more at home in a grade school.
Date published: 2023-12-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome features The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a runner's ultimate companion, it has precise GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring, and a sleek design. It’s advanced features ensure efficient training while it’s long battery life keeps you going for those runs throughout the whole week. I would recommend it to avid runners looking to maximize their training.
Date published: 2024-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the bright screen and the new additions I Have been a long time Garmin user. I am a triathlete. I have had the 935, 945, and now the 965. I love the bright screen, the added metrics and the battery life is much longer. Also, despite the large screen, it is super light. I went back and forth between this and the Fenix for my small wrist but I am happy with my 965.
Date published: 2023-11-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Blows Galaxy and Apple Watches out the water!!! I’ve tried the best galaxy watch, the best apple, and obviously wasn’t satisfied because I bought the Forerunner 965……. This watch was the watch I was searching for!! I’m in love!! Even bought the HR Plus and the smart scale to get the most out my Garmin Connect!!
Date published: 2023-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great screen and features I’ve had Garmin forerunner965 since last month and it’s been amazing, love all the tracking features
Date published: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Next step in changing my life!!! I have had the 965 for a few weeks now. I believe this will change my life. I came from Fitbit, mostly because I wanted something standalone. I do not use a smart phone so needed something I could interact with using only itself and my computer. This fits that bill perfectly. I love the size and weight it’s large enough to see and maneuver the data screens. It’s light but still feels solid. I am not a runner (due to childhood injuries) but I cycle, walk, and do light weights. Even though it’s called the ForeRUNNER it covers all my bases. I love the GPS functions, especially round trip! I also love that it has Wi-Fi built in so I don’t have to plug it into my computer after every workout to have it sync with Connect. The more I learn about this watch the less I think I know. It’s a wealth of data recording and will go a long way to aid in my continued weight loss and trying to reverse as much damage and weakness in my legs as possible. Thanks Garmin, can’t wait to see what you think of next. P.S. please continue to improve and update Connect, Express, and IQ, for us few non smartphone users that are left. I’d like to see a more seamless cohesion between these on my laptop.
Date published: 2024-02-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not easy to navigate or use 1. The Garmin 965 is not intuitive to use. 2. I selected “metric” but numerous data are still imperial. 3. Still haven’t connected Spotify - again, it’s not easy easy to use. 4. These are just a few examples.
Date published: 2023-08-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great upgrade, 965 is amazing! I recently upgraded to the 965 and completely love it! From 910, 945 and now this, the screen is far better, the controls are much nicer and the touch screen is a game changer!
Date published: 2024-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ultimate for runners After one year with Apple Watch 7 switched to FR965 and absolutely happy with this.
Date published: 2023-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to read Great watch very easy to read. Pretty easy to set up the features you want. I am happy with the 965
Date published: 2023-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Extremely Happy with my Forerunner 965 This has be a great discovery. It has helped me improve so much in my efforts to run, rest and overall workout. I've always used smart watches but Garmin has my go to. Almost forget, the battery life is unmatched. Thanks Garmin. for producing such a great product!
Date published: 2024-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin 965 Very nice piece of instrument for a daily use. I used it in cycling and so far so good. Meet my expectations. ***** thanks GARMIN
Date published: 2023-11-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch! I upgraded my Forerunner 955 with the 965 and the amoled screen is amazing! I love all the high end tech features for the running aspect. The screen is so crisp and easy to read. Prior to getting a forerunner 965, I did extensive research for a watch or fitness band that measures sleep score, training readiness, training effect, stress level, etc. I found the forerunner 955/965 to both have all of those features, in addition to another brand watch that requires a monthly membership fee. It was a no brainer to go with the forerunner 965!
Date published: 2023-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Custmoer Service is Next Level GREAT! I have had Garmin watches, and Satellite devices for years, and while I love the products. The customer service they provide, while making a selection, during the process and after the sale is what makes them an incredible value. I will never own anything else GARMIN A++
Date published: 2023-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best watch I've owned! I'm still learning all of the features but I am very happy with my purchase overall.
Date published: 2024-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Great watch but hard use Sort of complicated and nit user friendly
Date published: 2024-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent tracking, but scratches easily I bought this about a month ago and have loved the tracking features, but it has already gotten scratches on the glass
Date published: 2024-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beats Apple by a City Mile!! I was tired of the cult of Apple, and the pending issues with SPO2 helped me realize it was time to move to Garmin. I chose the Forerunner 965 and I am so happy I did! What I learned about Garmin vs Apple makes me understand Garmin truly has the best smartwatch/running watch available on the market today!! Thank You!!
Date published: 2024-02-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful Watch I bought this watch a month ago I love I just to have 945 and upgrade for the new 965 because my oldest watch battery die pretty quickly. All the future are amazing really like deserve 5 stars but the only problem wit this watch if you have a Sleeve Tattoo in your arm the heart rate green light on the back of the watch it’s not going a be 100% accurate or sometimes it’s not going a work. You need to fine the perfect spot on your wrist with a very light ink so the HRM can work.
Date published: 2023-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing screen and great Forerunner functionality I’m a longtime Forerunner user (910, 920, 930, 745, and now 965) so I got what I expected with the functions of this watch - it’s perfect for running and triathlon training. But the screen has blow me away! The AMOLED is such a worthwhile upgrade.
Date published: 2023-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, comfortable I am happy keeping track of my activities, keeps me motivates, enjoy getting badges
Date published: 2023-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the Screen I have owned the Forerunner series since 2006 starting with 205 and have upgraded since. I went from the 945 to the 965 and love the screen and the triathlon specific uses. Also love the morning report and internal running metrics. I am disappointed that there is no quick release kit for the 965 (I understand that went away with 955) and the kit for the 945 is not compatible. I have submitted a feature request.
Date published: 2024-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Top Sports Watch BUT Not Geared For Seniors… I’ve been using a Fitbit tracker for 8 years. I liked it a lot but the GPS was not great, and it had my HR in the 170’s-180’s when I worked out hard. My resting is 43, and that didn’t make sense. My son told me I should try the Garmin 965, so I am. I love all the metrics on Garmin. They are very detailed and appear accurate. *What I dislike immensely is how they rate sleep scores. 72 year old men wake up frequently to pee due to our prostate enlargement. Fitbit scores you vs your peer group as most men in my age group are awake 15-30% overnight. I am always below that but Garmin scores us the same as a 20 year old. That’s not accurate science and each morning after a good nights sleep, I get a poor rating because I was up 10%. Four trips to the loo and only up 10% is actually amazing. FIX THE LOGARITHMS and give us ACCURATE sleep scores age related or they are a false metric
Date published: 2024-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving The Screen I upgraded from the Vívoactive 4 and 3 before that. The screen on the 965 is amazing and all of the new training and health features make this watch a joy to use.
Date published: 2023-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far so good Excellent watch and personal trainer. What I can claim is voice notifications in Polish. Technical words are not translated but red in phonetic way. Can't listen it. Need to change to English.
Date published: 2023-11-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Running Watch I have been very impressed by this watch so far. The metrics and stats during and after each of my runs are super helpful. The display is great and it’s easy to navigate around. I switched from an Apple Watch to the Forerunner 965, so it took a bit to get used to a Garmin. But this watch is an excellent product! I’ll honestly never buy an Apple Watch again. I mean that. This watch has everything I need and way more than my Apple Watch offered me before. Sleep data on this watch is also awesome and knowing my body battery, training readiness, etc., has been helpful on days when I know I’m training a little too hard. The watch reminds me that I need to cool my jets for a bit. It’s a nifty companion for sure! I highly recommend.
Date published: 2024-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin 965 problems Just watch has a lot of nice features but a lot of them don't work. In the 2 and 1/2 months I've had it, has only recorded sleep twice. The body battery function does not seem to work properly it all it's always at 5. For the prices watch I'm very disappointed.
Date published: 2023-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just an "Active Watch" Bought my ForeRunner 3 weeks ag. Battery life is great, about 11 days on medium brightness. Watch doesn't offer any utility besides tracking basic vitals and workouts. Touch screen is used, but side buttons are used more frequently - Garmin design team, why?
Date published: 2024-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Helpful information using this beauty I’ve been using the watch for just a couple of weeks but wow do I love it. The screen is fantastic for ease in viewing. I used to struggle when using it for swimming but this new one is great. Also all the suggestions built into this watch have been really useful and motivating. This really surprised me. It’s still collecting baseline data on me so I’m sure it’ll get better and better.
Date published: 2024-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not a watch Love the capabilities of the wrist computer. Screen is crisp, bright and detailed. Wish it would work as a watch, telling time anytime you look at it, no matter what is on the screen or where it is positioned. Like my phone, I have to engage with it to turn on the screen to tell time. When in an activity time is not available. Frustrating.
Date published: 2024-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features and data tracking I got this watch a month ago and use it for my runs. I use it most the time with an accessory pod. I like the wrist based hard rate monitor that is fairly accurate, when the watch is tight on your wrist. The morning report is very enjoyable to have and with the sleep tracking I get a fairly accurate picture of my fitness level. The new display makes the info on the dial easy to read, it is crystal clear and the data display during running is perfect. I only can recommend this watch.
Date published: 2023-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from it sits on my wrist and do t know how to use it i am unable to figure out how to use this machine effectively
Date published: 2024-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from More impressed than I even expected! The touch screen, HRV tracking, morning health report, and overall aesthetic of this thing are awesome.
Date published: 2023-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Watch I can’t ask for more !!! This watch has everything I need to have and battery life is longer then expected. Very impressive looking.
Date published: 2024-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dream Watch I really like the watch in total. Still learning the features that inside of the watch system. Love the watch.
Date published: 2023-08-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Lightweight with great readability. Only wish it had the jet lag feature
Date published: 2023-05-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nothing Impressive It does what it's supposed to do as a running watch but I should have bought an Apple watch. $600 is about $300 too expensive for a midiocre looking watch made with cheap materials. Just buy Apple Watch Ultra.
Date published: 2023-11-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Scratched in the first 2 days Super disappointed!!! I bought this and the screen scratched in the first two days. I spent over $600 and bough warranty (which does not cover a scratch) when I called it’s an additional $160 to replace it. Ridiculous!!
Date published: 2024-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It’s made training a breeze! Ran with my phone before, my 965 has changed the game! Still haven’t totally figured out all it has to offer but really happy with it right now. I’m ready to step up my fitness even more :)
Date published: 2023-08-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I bought this as a replacement for a Garmin Forerunner 935 which lasted for over five years. The Forerunner 965 has many upgrades and additional benefits on the watch and how it functions with the app!
Date published: 2023-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Rival Less If you like to run outdoors If you like to have a complete picture of your fitness If you like credibility, reliability and experience Then, you have to go with Garmin. They are certainly catching-up with their indoor cycling ecosystem, but for most outdoors activities, they are rival-less
Date published: 2023-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Watch !!! This is a good watch, but could be great with some upgrades. It needs to have the upgraded biometric scanner, a mic and speaker to answer calls, the ability to detect what activity you are doing, and finally be able to double tap to zoom in on the maps...
Date published: 2024-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Great watch/tracker. Beautiful display, comfortable, great features and customizable. Would buy again.
Date published: 2023-09-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very light I love my new forerunner 965. It is light, lots of features and its touch screen. I also own a fenix 5 so having both is very convenient, I can use one for running and one for hiking because fenix 5 tracks me back when I hike.
Date published: 2024-05-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Game-Changer for Fitness Enthusiasts: Garmin For A Game-Changer for Fitness Enthusiasts: Garmin Forerunner 965 Review After a year of anticipation, I finally took the plunge and bought the Garmin Forerunner 965, and let me tell you, it has been nothing short of a revelation for my fitness journey. As someone who’s deeply involved in both running and varied workouts, this watch has seamlessly integrated into every aspect of my active lifestyle. First off, its sleek design and durability are commendable. It’s lightweight enough to forget it’s there during a grueling CrossFit session, yet robust enough to endure the rigors of daily training. The watch is a perfect companion for those who, like me, don’t shy away from challenging workouts. The real magic, however, lies in its functionality. For runners, the Forerunner 965 is like having a personal coach on your wrist. Its accuracy in tracking runs is top-notch, providing insights that have helped me understand my performance better and push my limits responsibly. But it’s not just about running. The versatility of this watch is astounding. It flawlessly records different workout metrics, making it an invaluable tool for anyone managing a diverse fitness routine. The music function is a cherry on top, allowing me to leave my phone behind and still enjoy my favorite tunes, keeping me pumped throughout my sessions. The morning report feature deserves a special mention. It’s like having a daily fitness diary that keeps track of my sleep, recovery, and readiness for the day. This feature has been instrumental in helping me make informed decisions about my training intensity and rest days. In summary, the Garmin Forerunner 965 isn’t just a watch; it’s a comprehensive fitness companion. It’s the perfect blend of technology and practicality, making it an essential tool for anyone serious about their fitness and health goals. If you’re on the fence about this watch, take it from me, it’s worth every penny!
Date published: 2023-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Screen, Great UI, but the Charging port and. Have had my FR 965 now for about two week. The interface is smooth and colorful. The screen is beautiful as is the USB Interface. The watch face is now beveled making it difficult it protect. Screen protectors don't extend it making it easy for them to become dislodged and now the protectors stand out. I have done everything from Running, Cycling, weights, and swimming. The watch has worked flawlessly. Did have an issue with the speed sensor giving erratic data when crossing a bridge but that also happened on my edge 820 and Edge solar 1040. It is a Speed Sensor v1.
Date published: 2023-05-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Way too big The watch is way too big, my wrist is very smal and i have small hamds, which makes the watch to look even bigger, not everybody has a thick wrist or big hands the watch is not complete touch, if you want to touch to save your activity, it doesn't work, then if you want to turn it off, if ask you if you want to turn off again and then you have to push bottoms which makes it annoying.
Date published: 2023-12-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic watch on every level! This watch is a perfect upgrade to my already enjoyable experience with Garmin products (my previous watch was the Fenix 3 HR Sapphire). I loved that watch and I love this new 965! The features and information it provides is absolutely impressive, not to mention the AMOLED screen is crisp, bright, and beautiful!
Date published: 2023-09-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! Loved the FR 955 but this one is that much better. Super happy with it thus far.
Date published: 2023-11-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow I can see it! This is my 4th generation Garmin multi sport watch. This one is by far the best. I can not believe how great the display is.
Date published: 2023-09-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I have had this watch for about two weeks and don’t miss my Apple Watch. Great battery life. I am using the half marathon training plan, so far I like it. I like the detailed training feedback. Definitely more motived adding this watch as a training tool. I have only had to charge it once in two weeks, while using it daily for workouts, leaving it on sleeping and two triathlon sprints.
Date published: 2023-09-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great choice This 965 is an upgrade from 955. Better and clear display, battery lasts longer. A wise decision
Date published: 2024-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Forerunner and great amoled screen I'm very happy with the Forerunner, I switched from a Fenix 6x Pro to this and i don't regret. The colors on the screen, the metrics, the size and height are perfect
Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Get Something Else! I had previously owned a different fitness watch. Upset that the company took off the music app I use (and allowing for too many steps during the day), I decided to switch to Garmin. Specifically, I chose the Forerunner 965. Horrible decision. There are too many buttons. While I am most definitely not the brightest bulb, you should not need a manual to figure out how to use a fitness watch. Then, perhaps my favorite- it is impossible to download Apple Music. The directions given by Garmin on how to do it on an IPhone do NOT match with what is on the actual IPhone.
Date published: 2024-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super Display Bought the watch about a month ago. Display is easy to read in all light conditions. Configuration and operation is intuitive.
Date published: 2023-04-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from watch face I have always had a garmen and my new garmen Forerunner 965 is what I needed. I like the white band, the size of watch face. However, I noticed after 3 weeks a lot of scratches on watch face. I have no idea how this happened. I have not fallen. It is just normal wear usage. I am really upset over this because if watch has scratches now, what will happen in 2 years? I'll need to contact Garmen or something.
Date published: 2024-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my 965 Great watch. Easy to operate. Love the AMOLED readout
Date published: 2023-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Seconds time out Great watch. Just disappointed with one thing. I upgraded from a 725xt and was used to continuous seconds when the backlight was off(need it for work). When I purchased the watch this was able to be accomplished when using the basic stock digital face. However following my first software update this was no longer possible and the seconds time out with the display
Date published: 2023-11-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Screen and features are amazing I upgraded from a Fenix 6S so the screen size and brightness was somewhat of a shock at first. But it’s amazing to be able to see the map on such a large screen. The touch screen features help too. And the screen animations for work out activities are fun. All in all I’m really happy with it. It’s not that heavy for my petite wrist either. Win win.
Date published: 2023-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch, responsive touchscreen I absolutely loved my previous garmin 945 and this one is a significant upgrade for the screen and touch capabilities. Love the metrics too.
Date published: 2023-08-22T00:00:00-04:00

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