Garmin - Forerunner 965 GPS Smartwatch 47 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Carbon Gray TLC/Titanium - (2023)

I have always been a loyal user of Garmin smartwatches, and my previous timepiece was the Fenix 6 Pro Solar. The reason behind my decision to upgrade stemmed from my desire for a watch with similar features, but with a notable improvement in screen quality. Opting for a different Garmin model over the Fenix, I found that it not only maintained the functionalities I relied on but also offered substantial updates, particularly in terms of a superior, lighter, and more compact screen. While the screen is slightly smaller than that of my previous Fenix, the 47 mm display is undoubtedly sufficient. This Garmin watch caters to my diverse activities, allowing me to seamlessly track my runs, enjoy pool sessions, partake in golf games, and navigate hikes with the convenience of an included map. Remarkably, the battery life impressively extends to nearly two weeks, covering my varied activities without requiring frequent recharges. This decision not only met my specific needs but also managed to save me a few hundred dollars compared to a potential Fenix upgrade. Consequently, I wholeheartedly recommend this Garmin watch for individuals seeking reliable functionalities in activities such as running, swimming, hiking, and even golf.

The FR 965 is a huge improvement over prior models I used. Moving up from Vivoactive to 245Music to 965 now, the improvements are obvious. Display is awesome, battery life is in a new league especially considering the charge time is still minimal. I love the ease of use for multisport (reason I upgraded), and latest software update with auto transition makes this even easier. Sleep coach, training readiness and morning report have become quick favorites.

I've used over 10 different watches in my life and all in all the 965 is probably the best smart watch I have purchased albeit ata very premium price. That being said, comparing a Garmin watch to an Apple or Google watch is like comparing apples to oranges (no pun intended). You are going to have to sacrifice seamless integration and answering calls and texts, but the payoff is HUGE. -Better battery life (22-30 days for me) -Significantly more fitness based -3rd party watch faces -premium build -durable: The gorilla glass is incredibly strong so far -Metrics: training readiness, sleep coach, status, estimated race times, training plans, auto strength workout, etc -Checks HR every second of every day (as opposed to once per hour)

It has been two weeks since the purchase of Forerunner 965. So far very satisfying with the product. Batter life is excellent. After a full charger it laster way over a week. Since I haven't used it's GPS function yet, so am unable to to test the chare wit it .lots of health and sports functions, which I haven't used it yet. Overall satisfied with it's quality and functionality.

I can’t believe I didn’t buy one sooner. If you are at all into any type of fitness or healthy lifestyle, you should have a Garmin. I went with the 965 because I saw that it had a lot of the same features as the fenix series with out the larger price tag. A lot of video reviews claim that it’s better to have the lighter weight and that sometimes the fenix has gps tracking issues. Have had it for 2 weeks now and have done workouts, trail runs, regular street runs and just walks. Tracks everything perfectly, counts calories and evaluates my sleep. I’ve only charged it 2 times and it wasn’t even below 40% each time. I switched from a Samsung S3 that I have had for a while, definitely worth the upgrade. Trying to convince the wife to get one, and I put the fenix display on it so it feels more like one.