Garmin Forerunner 965
Fitness Trackers

Forerunner 965

Garmin

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

Garmin Forerunner 965 in the Fitness Trackers category. 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)
  • Great battery life(9)
  • Slim, light(7)
  • Accurate gps(5)
  • Excellent gps accuracy(5)

Cons

  • Expensive(5)
  • No wireless charging(4)
  • No ecg(4)
  • Bulky watchface(3)
  • Limited battery life with always-on display (24 hours max)(2)

17 Expert Reviews

93
Established publication05/2023

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

92
Independent publication03/2024

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

90
Established publication03/2023

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
Independent publication03/2025

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
Established publication05/2023

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

90
Established publication05/2023

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
Independent publication05/2025

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
Independent publication05/2025

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
Independent publication06/2025

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
Independent publication03/2023

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

85
Established publication05/2023

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
Major publication04/2023

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
Major publication04/2023

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

85
Independent publication

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

84
Established publication12/2024

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
Independent publication07/2024

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

82
Major publication05/2023

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