This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 970.
Full details →| Garmin Fenix | Garmin Forerunner 965 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $999 | $599★ |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 56g | 53g★ |
| Water resistance | 10ATM★ | 5ATM |
| Battery | 18 days | 23 days★ |
| Always-on display | ✅★ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Sports GPS | Sports GPS |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Aug 14, 2024 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Cycle advice | bad | superseded |
| Deals advice | good | clearance |
| Next model | Garmin Fenix 9 (H2 2026) | — |
First Fenix to include a speaker — enabling phone calls, Bluetooth audio, and voice prompts directly from the watch.
AMOLED for the best display at 18 days. Solar MIP for up to 48+ days in expedition conditions where charging is impossible.
EN13319 dive mode (up to 40m), MIL-STD-810 shock resistance, and TopoActive maps covering 100+ countries — the most capable outdoor watch in Garmin's lineup.
Turn-by-turn navigation on full TopoActive maps — essential for trail running and mountain racing.
Cadence, stride length, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, and running power.
Enough for week-long trail ultras without a charge.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$809 vs $1209 over 3 years · no required subscription.
23 days vs 18 days battery.
11 sensors.
53g · no required subscription.
Expedition athletes, adventure racers, triathletes, mountaineers, and divers who need the most capable and durable GPS watch Garmin makes. Also for anyone who wants Garmin's best — full stop.
Full details →Competitive runners, triathletes, and ultramarathon runners who want full maps, running dynamics, and premium build.
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