This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 970.
Full details →Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Garmin Forerunner 965 | Amazfit Band 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $599 | $50★ |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 53g | 28g★ |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Battery | 23 days★ | 18 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Sports GPS | Fitness Tracker |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Mar 1, 2023 | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Cycle advice | superseded | bad |
| Deals advice | clearance | good |
| Next model | — | — |
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.
18 days of typical use with health monitoring — nearly 3 weeks without charging, far beyond any smartwatch competitor.
Ask Alexa for weather, timers, reminders, and smart home controls directly from your wrist — unusual for a sub-$50 fitness band.
Amazfit's Personal Activity Intelligence score aggregates your daily activity into a single 0–100 health index, guiding you toward optimal activity levels.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$50 vs $809 over 3 years · no required subscription.
23 days vs 18 days battery.
7 sensors.
28g · no required subscription.
Competitive runners, triathletes, and ultramarathon runners who want full maps, running dynamics, and premium build.
Full details →Budget-conscious users who want more features than a basic step counter — SpO2, stress, sleep analysis, and workout tracking — without paying for a full smartwatch. Works with both iPhone and Android.
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