Garmin Forerunner 965
Fitness Trackers

Forerunner 965

Garmin

Released Mar 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Feb 16, 2026

Fitness tracker with bright AMOLED display, accurate multi-band GPS, long battery life, and comprehensive health metrics in a lightweight design. The Garmin Forerunner 965 scores 87/100 based on 17 expert reviews in the fitness trackers category. Coverage includes reviews from T3, 7news, Dcrainmaker, and Weeviews.

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87

based on 17 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Bright amoled display(10)
  • Long battery life(9)
  • Slim, light(7)
  • Accurate gps(5)
  • Excellent gps accuracy(5)

Cons

  • High price(5)
  • No wireless charging(4)
  • No ecg(4)
  • Mixed reviews on the garmin connect app(2)
  • No flashlight(2)

17 Expert Reviews

93
May 5, 2023

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is everything I hoped the Forerunner 955 Solar would be and more.

92
Mar 15, 2024

I can safely say this is the best multisport watch I have ever tried.

90
Mar 2, 2023

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a safe, well-executed update that combines the proven software of the Forerunner 955 with an AMOLED display and minor new features, delivering excellent performance for en...

90
Mar 14, 2025

I recently upgraded my old triathlon style watch to this monster. There are some major upgrades over the years, but this thing is bright and easy to use! I can't believe I waited so long to upgrade!

90
May 5, 2023

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is an eye-catching, but maybe not groundbreaking, update to one of the best running watches you can buy.

90
May 2, 2023

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a fantastic sports watch that essentially takes everything we loved about the 955 and levels it up with a superb AMOLED screen.

88
May 9, 2025

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a running watch with multi-sport functionality that features an AMOLED display, multi-band GPS, and built-in maps while tracking your activity, recovery, and sleep.

87
May 1, 2025

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is my pick for the best running watch, offering an ultra-crisp AMOLED touchscreen with Garmin's market-leading training, performance and recovery insights.

85
Jun 11, 2025

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a premium running watch with advanced features, accurate tracking, and a bright AMOLED display, though it has some limitations with battery life and the companion app.

85
Mar 2, 2023

The Garmin Forerunner 965 features a super-bright AMOLED touchscreen that makes it competitive with lifestyle-focused smartwatches while maintaining excellent sports functionality.

85
May 23, 2023

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is one of the best sports smartwatches on the planet, especially for endurance athletes, offering unbeatable sports features and extremely accurate tracking.

85
Apr 27, 2023

The Garmin Forerunner 965 brings a clear AMOLED display to the running watch series, offering enhanced visibility and stunning watch faces despite some battery life tradeoffs.

85
Apr 17, 2023

The Forerunner 965 sees Garmin make some tweaks to its premium running watch, the most notable being an AMOLED display.

85

The AMOLED Forerunner is here! (And it’s good)

84
Dec 1, 2024

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is an incredibly useful fitness tracker for serious athletes, offering excellent tracking accuracy, great battery life, and top-tier data analysis, though it comes with a bul...

83
Jul 3, 2024

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is an excellent running companion because of its sleek design and light weight.

82
May 24, 2023

The Forerunner 965 is best thought of as a fancier version of the excellent Forerunner 955.