5.0 out of 5 stars Finally Made the Jump to Garmin - So Long Battery Anxiety!

C.V. · May 7, 2025

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I'd been struggling with my Pixel 3 watch on longer runs – it just couldn't hang in there past 17 miles, which was incredibly frustrating. I started looking for something with serious battery life but didn't want to feel like I was downgrading on cool features. The Forerunner 965 kept popping up, and I decided to give it a shot. Man, am I glad I did. I purchased the one with the white band, I think it looks very sleek and modern compared to the black one.Pros:Battery for Days (Well, Miles and Miles!): This is the biggest one for me. I can go on my long runs, and then some, without even thinking about the battery percentage. It's a huge relief not to have that anxiety anymore. I used to have to charge my pixel watch daily, I can go a full week without charging this watch!That Screen is Gorgeous: The AMOLED display is no joke. It's so bright and clear, even when I'm out in direct sunlight. Data is super easy to read at a glance, which is exactly what you need when you're trying to focus on your pace.Buttons I Actually Like Using: I didn't realize how much I'd appreciate good, tactile buttons until I had them. They're really responsive and make navigating menus or starting/stopping activities a breeze, especially with sweaty hands when a touchscreen can be finicky.Still Feels Smart: While it's definitely a running-focused watch, it still has a lot of the smart features I liked on my Pixel. I get my notifications, can control music, and it tracks all sorts of health metrics.Cons:Missing True Independence (No LTE): The only real drawback for me is the lack of LTE. I can't take calls or send texts if I don't have my phone with me. It's not a dealbreaker, as I'll wear my old Pixel watch with LTE on my other wrist to avoid me needing my bulky phone with me.Overall:Switching to the Forerunner 965 has been a game-changer for my running. The battery life alone makes it worth it, but the awesome screen and user-friendly buttons are fantastic bonuses. I finally get why so many runners swear by Garmin. If you're a runner who needs reliability and great performance without sacrificing too many smartwatch conveniences, I’d definitely recommend checking this one out.Edit: Added a screenshot of my first run with the watch. 10 miles and the battery only went down 3% throughout while listening to music. I made the right choice to switch!

5.0 out of 5 stars Treat yo'self - youll be glad you did!

T.T. · June 15, 2025

I LOVE this watch, it is well worth the splurge. I have had it for about 6 months and the battery life is still around 2-3 weeks before it needs to be placed on a charger. I was an apple watch person before this, and stopped wearing it ages ago because it barely made it through the day without needing to be charged. I am a brand loyalist, so switching from Apple was met with some hesitation but I am SO glad I went for it, because I will never go back. This watch is full of data to help you make the most of your training, including when to rest and how much rest you may need. It has been about 6 months and I am still discovering features of this watch that make me like it even more. I love that it assesses my readiness for a run, and how it allows me to put in when my next race is and then I can choose a training plan or just train my own way but at the bottom of my information when I scroll is the race I have put in, and my projected time. It also has a tendency to give more positive feedback compared to my Oura ring. I feel the way that my Garmin says I had a crumby nights sleep, or that my run was not as great as the previous ones is less critical than my Oura ring, or maybe I am just sensitive to its approach and prefer my Garmin.Do yourself a favor, and quit thinking about if it is worth it to purchase it, yes it is a hefty price tag but it is a thousand percent worth it!

5.0 out of 5 stars From Apple Watch to Garmin

J.P. · June 12, 2025

If you value fitness get the Garmin. If you want a phone on your wrist get the Apple Watch. I finally made the switch back to Garmin after a decade with Apple and I am loving it.The 965 is a fitness watch first and a smartwatch second. You can get notifications from your phone on it but the first thing I did was cut off the smartwatch features. I want this strictly for fitness. My phone works just fine for notifications. I’m tired of my wrist constantly vibrating.One thing I love is how everything is in one app. All your information is in Garmin Connect. Apple had the fitness app with information then the Health app with different information. It’s so cluttered and not user friendly. And Garmin provides tons of information for your workouts. I’m mainly a runner and it is excellent for that.Not having to charge every day!!! I charged it a week ago and I have 50% battery still. And I’m wearing it all day for workouts and sleep tracking.I love this watch. If you’re serious about fitness or getting back in shape this watch will help you reach your goals.

5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable, great running tool

J. · June 15, 2025

Very useful metrics and tools for maximizing running. Recovery recommendations, heart rate tracking while running, vo2 measurements, pacing, and tracked all the time.This watch is almost weightless and very comfortable to wear all day and while sleeping. I haven't taken it off since it arrived and previously wasnt an all day watch wearer.

Garmin 965

N. · May 27, 2025

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Ligero, cómodo y con mucha autonomía.

J. · July 26, 2023

Excelente reloj, su pantalla AMOLED es increíble, a luz de día se ve super nítida y clara, para navegación con la nueva incorporación touch sobre los mapas hace mil veces más fácil su manipulación.Su peso menor a los 60g es increíble parece que no traes nada al correr y con la capacidad de almacenamiento para música y mapas es mas que suficiente.Duración de batería hasta de 22 días, y entrenando diario de 2-3 horas 10 días me parece increíble.

Health + Fitness tracking that is superior to apple/google

I.A.C.�. · November 24, 2024

Used both Google watch pixel 2, pixel 3. And comparing to apple Ultra 2.Battery life blows the competition straight out of the water. The watch predicts up to 23 days of battery life and so far with excessive use of notifications and smart features and non-stop health tracking. The accuracy of the battery tracking has stayed in line with what is projected.In terms of fitness and health tracking, there are so many different ways the watch can track your activity. It has skipping rope. It has fitness like lifting boxing, running, mountain climbing. It is ridiculous compared to the pixel watch or the Apple watchesIn terms of build quality, the watch is made out of plastic with rubbery straps and an allegedly titanium bezel around the screen, mine has already accumulate d scratches. The screen is just regular mineral glass of some sort and it will scratch if you don't put a screen protector on. This is not a sapphire screen on the 965 so be aware that scratches can happen if the screen is not protectedMy biggest recommendation is replacing the strap with perhaps a velcro strap that does not have loop holes. The rubber sits tight snugly against your wrist and it sort of irritates my skin. I think I got an allergic reaction to it. So because of that reason I would highly recommend using a cloth strap so that your skin does not have any reaction, especially when sweating.It has partial smartphone features integration. Where to some notifications that arrive, you can respond with generic messages or you can create a custom message, but you cannot type up a message or speak into the watch to type up a message. It's not like a smartwatch that's like a pixel or an Apple watch in that regard.You can also answer phone calls but the watch itself does not have a microphone so it just picks up the call on your phone and you have to reach for your phone and answer there. Not very useful especially if you are trying to answer on your watch and your phone is in another room or not close to you.The 24-hour health monitoring is by comparison very accurate to some other devices that are on the market such as the Google pixel or the Apple watch. However, I feel that the Garmin health tracking is slightly more precise and more accurate in predicting your sleep patterns and energy levels. It seems that my Garmin is far more accurate at tracking my sleep cycles, then the Google pixel because there is a discrepancy of 1 hour and I have accurate account of when I fall asleep and when I wake up and I can certainly say that the garmin is far more accurate.Overall, buying the watch on sale was a really good decision. It has provided me with everything I needed in terms of fitness tracking. I do a lot of running and try to get better and this has coaching programs that are far superior compared to other competition. YMMV

Buen smartwatch

L.F. · November 18, 2024

Excelente smartwatch

Next-level capabilities

D.S. · April 9, 2025

Absolutely love this product. Setup isn't easy, so make sure to watch YouTube videos on how to customize the watch. I love the statistical info it produces, and how accurate it is. Still figuring out how to log weight training etc... but as mentioned - lots of online resources.Downside? It only syncs with MyFitnessPal for calorie/macros intake and planning. The free version of MFP is riddled with ads. If you don't want to see them, it's $29/month. Not sure it's worth it. Carb Manager is $10/month and very user friendly.I also don't like how it's either ALL Imperial or ALL Metric. You can't pick & choose. I prefer my weight to be calculated in lbs, and my distance in km. Def not a dealbreaker.