Add this screen and it’s a real heavy hitter.
Garmin also released theForerunner 265alongside this model, also packing an AMOLED screen but at a lower price point.
As such the price is representative of what you get, meaning it’s high.
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For what you get this justifies that cost, as this review will clarify.
This is one of thebest Garmin watches, so is this the ultimate sports watch?
As such you’re looking at a price of US$600 / 600 / AU$999.
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Plus it’s all coated in a Gorilla Glass DX outer layer which should mean it stays scratch-free too.
Upgraded from the previous generation is the bezel too, which is now made of lightweight and hardy titanium.
The strap comes in three options Amp Yellow/Black, Black/Powder Grey, or Whitestone/Powder Grey.
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That means it’ll track most sports, with over 30 including triathlon and multisport-specific tracking with one-touch transitions.
But it does all this with lots and lots of data.
This isn’t comparable toAppleor Android app stores, so don’t expect full smartwatch functionality.
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But it’s enough to keep you focused while also being alerted when needed.
Everything can be made bespoke, even the clock face, to suit what data you better see.
Plus you’ve now got more data options than ever, but more on that in the next section.
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The short answer is yes.
Heart rate tracking was as impressive.
Even while swimming this offered excellent heart rate tracking which could actually be used thanks to that easy-to-glance-at display.
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There’s a VO2 Max measurement to assess how well you’re able to perform under strain.
Plus, you have acute load measured to assess the impact on your muscles as you work.
All that translates to a charge very rarely, even if you train a lot.
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So you won’t need to take a charger if going away for a race weekend, for example.
Plus it charges ridiculously fast, up to a percentage a minute.
This could go on for thousands of words, such is the depth of this watch.
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But just to mention this model adds in running dynamics without the need for an extra sensor.
Garmin Forerunner 965: Should I buy?
If you’re just starting out then a simpler more affordable model will suit.
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Read our fullGarmin Forerunner 265 review
First reviewed: October 2023
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