This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 970.
Full details →| Garmin Forerunner 965 | Xiaomi Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $599 | $285★ |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 53g★ | 56g |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Battery | 23 days★ | 6 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ✅★ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ✅★ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | Android only |
| Tier | Sports GPS | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Mar 1, 2023 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Cycle advice | superseded | good |
| Deals advice | clearance | neutral |
| 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.
Dual-chip design keeps the main Snapdragon W5 dormant during light tasks, dramatically extending battery life beyond any rival Wear OS watch.
First Wear OS 6 device on the market — with ECG monitoring, EMG gesture control, and eSIM for standalone calling.
Larger and brighter display than Galaxy Watch 8 or Pixel Watch 4, with Hasselblad-tuned health sensors, starting at around $285.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$285 vs $809 over 3 years · no required subscription.
23 days vs 6 days battery.
7 sensors.
53g · no required subscription.
Competitive runners, triathletes, and ultramarathon runners who want full maps, running dynamics, and premium build.
Full details →Android users who want a full-featured Wear OS smartwatch — ECG, eSIM, a large bright screen — at a price well below Samsung and Google competitors. A natural pairing with Xiaomi phones but fully compatible with any Android device.
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