Garmin Forerunner 965

Name: Garmin Forerunner 965
Brand: Garmin

Garmin Forerunner 965 is a GPS sports watch released in March 2023. Key specs: case size 47 mm, screen size 1.4″, AMOLED / OLED display, battery life (smartwatch mode) 23 days.

6.0Score

Display6.5

Battery life6.8

Health tracking4.9

Sports & outdoor6.0

Smart features6.5

Build & durability2.4

price range$530–660

Full specifications

Released: March 2023
Type: GPS sports watch
Brand: Garmin
Popularity: #572 of 796

47 mmCase size

1.4″Screen size

YesAMOLED / OLED display

23 daysBattery life (smartwatch mode)

31 hGPS battery life

5 ATMWater resistance

53 gWeight

YesNFC payments

Spec guide

How it ranks among GPS sports watches of 2023

Spec guide

Screen size · 1.4″Bottom 40%Battery life (smartwatch mode) · 23 daysTop 12%GPS battery life · 31 hBottom 47%Water resistance · 5 ATMBottom 36%Weight · 53 gBottom 42%

Compared with GPS sports watches released in 2023. Bars show the share of models it beats.

compared with other GPS sports watches

Why is Forerunner 965 a good choice?

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 23 daysbetter than 81% of GPS sports watches

Weak points

Water resistance: 5 ATMworse than 93% of GPS sports watches

Specifications

Full specifications

Design & durability

Case size: 47 mm
Weight: 53 g
Thickness: 13.2 mm
Height: 47.2 mm
Width: 47.2 mm
Case material: Titanium
Sapphire crystal: No
Lens / cover glass: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 DX
Strap material: silicone
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Water rating (maker): 5 ATM

Display

Screen size: 1.4″
Display technology: AMOLED
Panel: AMOLED
AMOLED / OLED display: Yes
Always-on display: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Resolution (width): 454 px
Resolution (height): 454 px
Pixel density: 324 ppi

Battery

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 23 days
GPS battery life: 31 h
GPS battery life (dual-band): 19 h
Battery type: Lithium ion
Wireless charging: No
Charging: Garmin proprietary plug charger

Health sensors

Optical heart rate: Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2): Yes
Temperature sensor: Yes
HRV tracking: Yes
Sleep tracking: 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