Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 965
A entry-level gps sports watche for anyone tracking training and health, leading with 31 hours.
51/100
31 hourstitanium
£463best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Multi-band (L1+L5)
- Scores 51/100
- No offline topo maps
- No solar charging
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the Garmin Forerunner 965 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
GPS
Multi-band (L1+L5)Yes
Battery
GPS battery31 hours
Design
Case materialtitanium
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin Forerunner 965 vs Garmin Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm
Garmin Forerunner 965Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm
| GarminGarmin Forerunner 965This page | GarminGarmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51 /100Better | 49 /100 |
| Battery gps | 31 hoursBetter | 20 hours |
| Multi band gps | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin Forerunner 965 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need offline topo maps, in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Garmin Forerunner 965 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 51/100 against other gps sports watches, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Garmin Forerunner 965?
Its multi-band (l1+l5) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Garmin epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 51mm?
The Garmin epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 51mm scores 52/100 versus this one at 51/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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