Garmin Forerunner 265 vs 965: Which one should you buy?

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Garmin’s running watches are among the best fitness trackers money can buy. The brand’s latest additions even feature colorful, AMOLED displays for a truly attractive user experience. Conveniently, Garmin offers a multi-tier pricing structure for its best devices so shoppers of every budget can tap into the company’s powerful ecosystem. We compare the Garmin Forerunner 265 vs 965, the two newest Forerunners, to help shoppers determine the best pick.

Garmin Forerunner 265 vs 965: At a glance

• Both Garmin running watches feature vibrant, AMOLED touchscreen displays, staple Garmin training features, and multiband GNSS.
• The brand’s midrange device, the Garmin Forerunner 265, is about $150 less expensive than the high-end Forerunner 965.
• While the Forerunner 265 is available in case two sizes, the 965 is only available in a single size.
• On the Garmin Forerunner 965 users can access colorful, in-depth map features and additional advanced training metrics.
• The Forerunner 965 also offers 32 GB of storage vs the 265’s 8GB.
• Respectively, the Forerunner 265 and 265S provide up to 15 or 13 days of use between charges or up to 24 or 20 hours of GPS tracking. The Forerunner 965 claims up to 23 days in smartwatch mode or up to 31 hours using GPS.
• Neither device features solar charging nor wireless charging. Instead, each ship with a Garmin proprietary charging cable.

Garmin Forerunner 265 vs 965: Specs

	Garmin Forerunner 965	Garmin Forerunner 265
Display	1.4-inch AMOLED, optional always-on 454 x 454 resolution	42mm 1.1-inch AMOLED, optional always-on 360 x 360 resolution 46mm 1.3-inch AMOLED, optional always-on 416 x 416 resolution
Dimensions and weight	47.2 x 47.2 x 13.2mm 53g Fits wrists 135-205mm	42mm 41.7 x 41.7 x 12.9mm 40g Fits wrists 115-178mm 46mm 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9mm 46g Fits wrists 135-205mm
Colors and materials	Colors: Whitestone or Black case Amp Yellow/Black, Black/Powder Gray, or Whitestone/Powder Gray Silicone Band Materials: Gorilla Glass 3 DX, Titanium Bezel display	42mm Color: Black/Amp Yellow, Whitestone/Neo Tropic, or Light Pink/Powder Gray Material: Gorilla Glass 3 display, Fiber-reinforced polymer bezel, silicone strap 46mm Colors: Whitestone/Tidal Blue, Black/Powder Gray, or Aqua/Black Materials: Gorilla Glass 3 display, Fiber-reinforced polymer bezel
Battery	Smartwatch mode: Up to 23 days GPS-only without music: Up to 31 hours SatIQ GNSS mode: Up to 22 hours All-systems GNSS mode: Up to 19 hours GPS-only GNSS with music: Up to 10.5 hours	42mm Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days GPS-only without music: Up to 24 hours SatIQ GNSS mode: Up to 18 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 15 hours GPS-only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7.5 hours 46mm Smartwatch mode: Up to 13 days GPS-only mode: Up to 20 hours SatIQ GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours All-systems GNSS mode: Up to 14 hours GPS-only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours
Sensors	GPS GLONASS GALILEO Multi-Frequency Positioning SatIQ Technology Garmin Elevate Heart Rate Sensor Barometric Altimeter Compass Gyroscope Accelerometer Thermometer Ambient Light Sensor Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor	GPS GLONASS GALILEO Multi-Frequency Positioning SatIQ Technology Garmin Elevate Heart Rate Sensor Barometric Altimeter Compass Gyroscope Accelerometer Thermometer Ambient Light Sensor Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor
Durability	5ATM	5ATM
Connectivity	NFC Bluetooth ANT+ Wi-Fi	NFC Bluetooth ANT+ Wi-Fi
Compatibility	Android and iOS	Android and iOS

Both the Forerunner 265 and 965 are updated versions of their predecessors, with significant facelifts. Where the older 255 and 955 both featured MIP displays, the newest models introduce vibrant, colorful AMOLED touchscreens. The Forerunner 265 is available in two sizes, a 46mm Forerunner 265 with a 1.3-inch display and a 42mm 265S sporting a slightly smaller 1.1-inch display. The Forerunner 965 is only available in a single 47mm case size with a 1.4-inch display.

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