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8.8Display6.5
9.7Battery life6.8
4.9Health tracking4.9
9.6Sports & outdoor6.0
4.1Smart features6.5
5.0Build & durability2.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Cheetah 2 UltraForerunner 965
| Cheetah 2 Ultra | Forerunner 965 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47.4 mm | 47.2 mm | +0.2 mm |
| Width | 47.4 mm | 47.2 mm | +0.2 mm |
| Thickness | 13.3 mm | 13.2 mm | +0.1 mm |
| Weight | 52 g | 53 g | −1 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Cheetah 2 Ultra better than Forerunner 965?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)30 days vs 23 days+30%
- GPS battery life (dual-band)60 h vs 19 h3.2×
- Sport profiles180 vs 802.2×
- Sapphire crystalYes · Forerunner 965: No
- Storage64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Screen size1.5″ vs 1.4″+7%
- Resolution (width)480 px vs 454 px+6%
Why is Forerunner 965 better than Cheetah 2 Ultra?
Forerunner 965 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Weight | 52 g | 53 g |
| Thickness | 13.3 mm | 13.2 mm |
| Height | 47.4 mm | 47.2 mm |
| Width | 47.4 mm | 47.2 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | No |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 DX |
| Strap material | — | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | — | 5 ATM |
| Military-grade (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.5″ | 1.4″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 480 px | 454 px |
| Resolution (height) | 480 px | 454 px |
| Pixel density | 323 ppi | 324 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 30 days | 23 days |
| GPS battery life | — | 31 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 60 h | 19 h |
| Battery capacity | 780 mAh | — |
| Battery type | — | Lithium ion |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Charging | — | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | — | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | — | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Offline maps | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 180 | 80 |
| LED flashlight | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| ANT+ sensors | — | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | — |
| Speaker | Yes | — |
| Microphone | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | — |
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | — | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | — | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | Android, iOS | iOS, Android |
