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Smartwatches · Garmin

Garmin Forerunner 965

Gen 965 · 2023

Race-ready training metrics, a featherweight case and a fortnight of battery between charges.

8.5FitHQ score / 10

The verdict in brief

Pros

  • Race-ready training metrics
  • Featherweight for its size
  • ~2 weeks of battery

Cons

  • Running-first focus
  • Pricey for non-racers

Specs

  • ~12-day battery
  • Training readiness
  • AMOLED

Our take

Race-ready training metrics, a featherweight case and a fortnight of battery between charges.

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