What do reviews say about battery?

151 Best Buy buyers praise battery life; Tom's Guide rates it well ahead of smartwatch rivals.

What do reviews say about gps?

Tom's Guide found both GPS and heart-rate tracking accurate on runs.

What do reviews say about 955?

The main change from the 955 is the AMOLED screen; Tom's Guide says 955 owners can skip it.

What do reviews say about screen?

Buyers and Tom's Guide praise the bright AMOLED screen, which also makes maps clearer.

Phones & Audio · Smartwatches · 387 reviews · 2 sources

Garmin Forerunner 965

Best for: serious runners and triathletesPremium

A premium training watch with a bright AMOLED screen and accurate GPS and heart rate. Little else changed from the Forerunner 955.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You train for races
You want maps on a bright screen

Skip if

You already own a Forerunner 955
You want ECG or wireless charging

How it scores

Battery7.6

Value6.0

Price

$599

You pay for: $100 more than the Forerunner 955

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Battery lifeDays between charges

Overall performanceFast, accurate tracking

Screen qualityBright, sharp AMOLED

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Few changes from 955Mostly a screen upgrade

No ECG sensorUnlike some rivals

No wireless chargingUses a clip cable

Reviewers disagree on

AMOLED screen is a big step upCosts more than the 955

Alternatives

Same price · $599

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Sources

Best Buy
Tom's Guide
Reviewed Sep 2026

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