Garmin

Forerunner 965

Garmin Forerunner 965

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TL;DR: Comfortable, vibrant AMOLED; but fragile curved screen.

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Sentiment score76% positive
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Last updated: Sep 28, 2026

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Reddit Icon57paisa
5 months ago

I have an ultra 1 but it doesn’t have a dedicated triathlon so I went with a Garmin 965

Reddit Icon5ee5-
8 months ago

Bought FR965 on sale for 450 2 weeks ago

Reddit Iconadnoguez
10 months ago

I run in treadmills during winter, I have an Apple Watch Ultra and is way off. I prefer my 965 Forerunner for tracking even indoors. Actually I wear it all the time just because it's longer battery life.

9 months ago

I made the switch from AWU to Garmin. Cons: \- UI is frustrating until you get used to it. \- almost no 3rd party Apps, and even if the app exists is usually a very limited experience. Pros: \- Battery life is night and day \- Fitness tracking is fantastic \- Pairing with RayBan/oakley Meta is awesome Integration is 50/50, limited apple health integration. I'm really happy with my Garmin and not coming back to AW until they figure out how to deliver 1 week real battery life Instead of a refurb just get an older model, a 965 forerunner is great value.

Reddit IconAelfricHQ
11 months ago

I don't think there is anything that will do this indoors. I use my Garmin Forerunner 965 and it tracks distance and speed outdoors. Inside, I just get heartrate.

Reddit Iconaert4w5g243t3g243
11 months ago

Used 965 or if you want flashlight and ecg a used fenix 7 pro.

8 months ago

Used fenix 7 pro ss. Or used 955/965 or epix g2 pro.

Reddit IconAffectionate_Cow3076
5 months ago

I have a forerunner 965 and I'm happy with it. most data is not important (people obsess about sleep score) but the maps are great. I went for a trail last sunday and without that I would have got lost a few times as it was an unused trail. I set a route in advance and then it gives me accurate directions through my earbud. It also makes it very easy to track your HR amd your zones while training. For me that's enough, don't really care much about other stuff. I would've bought a cheaper forerunner but I read that the maps in previous models are too basic. Amd the FR970 is too expensive for what offers more than the 965. Basically you pay 200 euro more for a light torch

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