Garmin Forerunner 965 GPS Watch | 5 Reasons to Upgrade | On Sale for Holidays

[@markg99]

Really like the look of the new display. I'm ok with my 945 for now, but it's helpful to know what's changed in the later generation. Thanks 👍

[@RunFreeandStrong]

Yep, I had my 945 for 5 years, and tried out and returned the Fenix 6 and 5. The 945 is one of the best GPS watches available. I'm enjoying the 965 lol. Thanks for watching and your feedback, Mark!

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Good choice Reto, I’ve the 955 but the Amoled screen on the 965 looks sweet 👌

[@RunFreeandStrong]

Thanks Martin, it was time to upgrade and the Amoled screen plus the higher resolution and larger real-estate is appreciated by my old, squinty eyes lol.

[@AndyCliffMTB]

Really useful review Reto, it’s ironic as I’m on holiday now overseas and Garmin had a promo where they reduced 955 from £440 to £299 but the offer expired 2-Dec and it would have arrived while I was away. Garmin had no info re what would happen re signature etc so I couldn’t risk it. Here the 965 is £520 so I thought the 955 would be a solid cost effective upgrade.

[@RunFreeandStrong]

Glad you found it useful, Andy. The 955 is a solid choice, but with the 975 expected spring 2025, I would not be surprised if Garmin reduces the 965 for Christmas. Thanks for watching and supporting!

[@RunThePlanet]

Great review and reasons reto 😃 Can you turn off the vo2max measurement in normal run mode ? On my epix2 I can only turn it on or off in trail mode.

[@RunFreeandStrong]

Thanks for the kind feedback. It doesn't look like the VO2 max measurement can be disabled in the "Run" mode, only in the "Trail Run" and "Ultra Run" modes. Reason being is that VO2 max is difficult to determine for trail runs and ultra runs given there are so many additional variables, like technical and other trail conditions. So Garmin gives the runner the option to turn off for trail and ultras so VO2 max is not miscalculated. For the 965, Garmin has improved the VO2 max algorithm for trail and ultra runs, but that's likely a work in progress from a software perspective. I have the same issue with Garmin and Strava grade adjusted pace (GAP), which doesn't take into account the technical elements of vert (running up an asphalt hill vs a hill with lots of roots and rocks). We have to remind ourselves that technology is a useful enabler, but we shouldn't lose the joy of running because we rely too much on metrics.