Garmin Forerunner 965: specs, who it fits and compatible phones
Garmin Forerunner 965 is a sport watch released in 2023 that works with iPhone and Android. It lists Multi-system GNSS, 5ATM and Garmin Pay.
Specifications
| Release year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 47.2×47.2×13.2 mm |
| Display | AMOLED |
| Battery as listed | Up to 23 days · 31 hours GPS |
| Water rating | 5ATM |
| Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 DX |
| Case material | Fiber-reinforced polymer with a titanium bezel |
| GPS type | Multi-system GNSS |
| Offline maps | Yes |
| Operating system | Garmin OS |
| Works with | iPhone and Android |
| Connection | None |
| Contactless wallet | Garmin Pay |
| Plan needed | None |
| Health sensors | SpO2, Heart rate, HRV, Readiness score |
| Safety features | SOS |
Who it fits
- Works with iPhone and Android.
- Lists a battery above the median of 43 listed sport watch models.
- Lists SOS or fall detection, see our guide for older adults.
How it compares
Closest models from Garmin
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Venu X1 | 2025 | 45.9 mm | Up to 8 days in smartwatch mode | 5ATM (approx.) | Multi-system GNSS | iOS and Android |
| Garmin Enduro 3 | 2024 | 51 mm | Up to 90 days (solar) · 320 GPS hours | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Garmin Forerunner 970 | 2025 | 47 mm | Up to 15 days | 5ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
Closest models from other brands
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Vantage V3 | 2023 | 47 mm | 12 days · 53 GPS hours (approx.) | 5ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Suunto Vertical | 2023 | 49 mm | Up to 60 days (solar) | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Amazfit T-Rex 3 | 2024 | 48.5 mm | Up to 27 days in regular mode · up to 40 days in saver mode | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
Compared with Garmin Venu X1, Garmin Forerunner 965 lists an older release year (2023 against 2025), Fiber-reinforced polymer with a titanium bezel case material, where Garmin Venu X1 lists Titanium caseback, nylon band and Gorilla Glass 3 DX glass, where Garmin Venu X1 lists Sapphire.
Compared with Garmin Enduro 3, Garmin Forerunner 965 lists a lower ATM rating (5 against 10), an older release year (2023 against 2024) and Fiber-reinforced polymer with a titanium bezel case material, where Garmin Enduro 3 lists Titanium.
Compared with Garmin Forerunner 970, Garmin Forerunner 965 lists an older release year (2023 against 2025), Fiber-reinforced polymer with a titanium bezel case material, where Garmin Forerunner 970 lists Titanium bezel and Gorilla Glass 3 DX glass, where Garmin Forerunner 970 lists Sapphire.
Compared with Polar Vantage V3, Garmin Forerunner 965 lists Fiber-reinforced polymer with a titanium bezel case material, where Polar Vantage V3 lists Aluminum/polymer and a contactless wallet (Garmin Pay), which Polar Vantage V3 does not list.
Compared with Suunto Vertical, Garmin Forerunner 965 lists a lower ATM rating (5 against 10), Fiber-reinforced polymer with a titanium bezel case material, where Suunto Vertical lists Solar titanium and Gorilla Glass 3 DX glass, where Suunto Vertical lists Sapphire.
Compared with Amazfit T-Rex 3, Garmin Forerunner 965 lists a lower ATM rating (5 against 10), an older release year (2023 against 2024) and Fiber-reinforced polymer with a titanium bezel case material, where Amazfit T-Rex 3 lists Stainless bezel, polymer frame.
Only values listed exactly are compared.
Phone compatibility and plan
No plan is listed as needed.
Sensors and features are listed as the maker names them and are not medical measurements.
Related guides and lists
- Battery life explained
- Phone compatibility
- Water resistance ratings
- Sensors explained
- Garmin smartwatches
- All models
Last verified September 26, 2026
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