Garmin Forerunner 965 Review (Don't Buy, Until You Watch This)

cant access spotify?

> I'm looking for a watch for swimming that allows me to create my own training program, that allows me to define at what distances I want to be notified (via vibration), for example, I want my watch to vibrate when I reach 1km, 2.5km and 5km.

> and if I create a training plan with rests in between I want it to transition between the swim and rest steps automatically

can you confirm if that watch does this?
this may seem like a simple thing to ask, but many watches don't have these simple features for swimming, I stress the word swimming, because for running they all have a lot of features
thank you for your time

I swear this guy is the worst fitness trackers reviewer ever

My issue is how disconnected the Garmin ecosystem is. Some stuff you have to do on the watch, some in the mobile app and then some in the web app. Very annoying and Garmin DOES NOT listen to user’s requests. There are simple features, such as calendar updates, which have been requested for 5+ years and they just ignore us.

“Frictionless “. Yep, certainly less friction. It’s why I bought the Apple, even though I wanted the Garmin.

Good video, thank you! I would note too that Garmin watches hold up a LONG time!!! As do apple products, to be fair. (I'm an huge android fan!) In the last 10 plus years, I'm only on my 2nd garmin watch. I forgot the first model, but my 630 still lasts WEEKS without needing to be charged! I bought it refurbished. But, my work is offering a health incentive, so I can actually look at new watches. An HR wrist based watch with storage for music/audiobooks so I don't have to run with my phone, sounds great! Built in golf tracking. And a tracking map when I go hunting, so I don't get lost. I definitely think i'll go with the 965!!!

mostly do cycling and brisk walking, would this be a good watch? im torn between this and the instinct 2x. love the ruggedness and solar of instinct 2x, but I also love the features of 965

Tenho p 735xt, e por enquanto está ótimo, tenho todas funções que preciso!

Does the watch have acrued time? So you get a break down of per mile also with the combined time of 2 miles, 3 miles, 4 miles to what ever distance u run.

Thank you for all you do. Reviews are great, content is great. Keep it up.

I’m between Forerunner 965 and a Fenix 7 Solar (or sapphire)

I’m using it to trailrun/train/lift in prep for Spartan Beast as well as being able to know where I am miles wise when doing the beast. Also an avid backpacker but I already have an In Reach.

Since you own both of these, which would you recommend I buy? Price wise, the 965 is only $200-300 cheaper.

I don’t know if I’d be using all the other functions of the fenix but I do weightlifting religiously, so not sure if the activity tracking for fenix is better than the 965? In terms of looking at “life after” my spartan race

I’m looking at either getting the Garmin fenix 6 pro or the forerunner 955. I want something that will be good for occasional backpacking with no service with a good battery life, but is also great for everyday wear and running with great navigation. Is the 955 good for all of these things or should I go with the fenix 6 pro?

Nice video and analysis! Great job mate.

Last weekend I went hiking on a volcano with my son. As the evening approached, a heavy fog rolled in, and I could literally only see one meter ahead. I'm not sure if I would have been able to find my way back, but fortunately, I used the option to return to the starting point. It was reassuring to have topographic maps, a bright screen, excellent GPS (multiband), and, above all, a battery that wouldn't leave me stranded during the hike. I know that Fenix or Epix are more suitable for this kind of activity, but to be honest, I think this watch does it all. The only difference is that it has a less robust body but is lighter and happy to have $500 saved in my wallet. Everyone weighs their priorities differently. Greetings and great video!

Do u think the traning readiness and training effect worth it? If I do most workout inside gym should I get the venu 3 or 965?

instinct 2 Solar for me

I actually use the Instict Solar. That thing is rugged. Own a Forerunner 255, but I only use it on intense training sessions to grab training performance data I can't get from the Instinct Solar. To be honest with you, all of these Garmin Watches do the exact same basic things and they're essentially bike computers on the wrist.

I’ve spent TWO years trying to find “one watch to rule them all”. Truth is? There isn’t. Smartwatches that look cool don’t have the features I need and are CRAZY EXPENSIVE PLUS THEY have features that interrupt my workouts and training. And the ones that do EXACTLY what I need? Are style free, soulless and sterile pieces of plastic and silicone.

Thank you so much for this... lots of my friends recommended the Forerunner 965 to me. However, my Apple Watch is still okay. I'm not a professional athlete, so the Apple Watch suffices for my needs. Just thinking about running a marathon, when it comes to battery life, I have to admit that the Apple Watch only lasts until 30 kilometers (while listening to music and podcasts).

ZRL is just Tuesdays. Unfortunately/fortunately they are the biggest name in the game, so the best teams show up. There's a few other series/leagues happening, but not with the same team dynamics. One day, I'll have to jump in with you on the tiny races.

The 965 is totally worth it , I prefer it over the Ultra.

funny how many people actually don't like loading mp3's onto their watch, I have the fitbit Ionic for this very reason that and the gps, maybe I am just old.. But I am looking at getting a Garmin since Fitbit recalled my watch. I don't wanna have to carry my phone while exercising, so having everything on the wrist is nice

What city is this?

Awesome review. Thank you. I will be purchasing the watch after this

Track mode on Apple watch is great in the US... nowhere near as accurate internationally.
HRV, stress load are useful for multi-sport when you have to stack the workouts (8-12 workouts a week), not just running...

Do people still consider other’s perception when making purchasing decisions?

You look like Keegan-Michael Key.

Great piece of advice in the conclude part of the video

Just got the watch normally a just use strava on my iphone. Went on a 8mile run today but the watch was 2mins slower than my phone so baffled a bit to know whats more accurate.

You can customize hotkeys to whatever you like, including music player. Super easy to do. Surpirse you did not mention that

Expensive watch, that has no alarm or stopwatch (you didn't say a word about these functions). This describes you as a lame bloger with shity video titles.

Stress and body battery scores are underrated features on the garmin watches. I hear a lot about the sleep scores as being important, which it is I suppose (although I don't use it), the body battery is very helpful info. The body battery is a by-product of all the other stuff I suppose.

great another watch comparison review.

Please tell me i have ordered garmin 955 forerunner on Amazon. İs it good?

Awesome review!

So much wrong information in this video. Learn how to use the watch correctly before saying you can't do this or that .

One of the big differences between the 965 and the 265 is mapping - but you can easily add maps to the 265 with an app like Mappily for not very much money. Might be worth a look if you're on the fence about which to go for.

Shervin, we KNOW you love that apple watch, but you keep getting really simple things wrong in these garmin reviews, show the love with some easy fixes.

Stress and body battery are used to help determine your training readiness from Garmin, and the morning run down is part of that. Stress can also help peopel realize the things they do to hold back training (Drinking alcohol, eating too much, so on) as they will see the stress spike and it helps people learn what is bad for them. Body battery is a great indicator of sleep, stress, and readiness. Morning routine has rolled out to almost every garmin device, and is well recived, but you cna check the stats with garmin on that. These are also built in, you do not need a 3rd party app that you have ot pay for to track these things

Smartwatch features: you can access the music by pressing a single button, bottom left and it will let you control volume and going back or forward. You can connect spotify and it will download a playlist, same thing apple offers for offline music on non LTE devices.

for the dozenth time - Garmin pay is on there, it is contactless payments, I have an AMEX platinum and a Chase saphire card on there. it works anywhere Apple pay works.

You got this, there are ways to fix every "problem" you have brought up, you talk about how you have ot optimize the apple watch to work best for you, same goes for any serious Garmin user.

I have an apple watch Ultra and a Fenix 7x pro, I wear the Fenix full time, waiting for the apple watch OS10 update and possibly a new ultra that supports ant+, otherwise I can't take it seriously as a workout device for a cyclist.

I was in the Apple shop the other day . Looked at the AWU whilst browsing and it’s no comparison to my Epix gen 2 sapphire.

Apple fan boy for sureee 😂 no hate though

You can turn training status off, when you’re not training so you don’t get those sad updates hahn

Have you done a video of the epix 2 pro vs 965?
Curious what your experience is? Also if you could emphasise which model of the pro, 42vs47vs 51.

Interesting I have rarely ever had to manually import things into Strava from my Apple Watch Ultra. Workouts, runs, walks have always auto imported for me.

How come a silicon band dry slower than a nylon one?

Awesome video as always . One question I have is you mention Apple Health is your main health app that catches all data , what if you do a run on Apple Watch do you some how get that loaded on Garmin Connect to keep your training status updated or your not to concerned with connect ? Thanks

Great "average fitness person" review! Thinking about the 965 for the screen. I don't do iron mans or ultra marathons, just gym and bike a little, and I have the forerunner 935 for the battery life, and dont use my apple watch (4) as its just one more thing to charge everyday. I would get apple watch ultra, but i always have my phone, so there's no benefit for me. Like your channel, keep up the good work!

This bloke needs more views. Production quality is always on point. Top G Level of video quality and interesting tests.