The Garmin Forerunner 965 Smartwatch Is Now on Sale for 33%.
Garmin is known for its high-quality fitness watches, and the Forerunner line is popular for its stunning display, long battery life, and more advanced features for runners and workout enthusiasts than the Apple Watch. The Garmin Forerunner 965 smartwatch is currently 33% off, hitting an all-time low of $399.99 (original price: $599.99).
The 965 features a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, which has received high praise from CNET. Brightness and color saturation have been improved compared to the 955, making stats, maps, and other notifications easier to read. The display combines a touchscreen with five physical buttons, making it easier to use during workouts (touchscreen-only mode can be disabled). Training metrics are taken to another level: advanced analytics display chronic training load, heart rate variability status, training readiness, and suggest recommended workouts to help shape recovery and performance plans for runners, endurance athletes, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of their performance.
For those constantly on the go, ultra-accurate GPS navigation is provided by multi-band GNSS with SatIQ and full-color maps, making it easy to navigate and plan runs on rough terrain. Battery life is also a plus: up to 23 days in smartwatch mode and up to 31 hours with GPS tracking enabled, significantly longer than the Apple Watch. However, it lacks a solar charging option, and battery life is significantly reduced if the screen is constantly on (about six days, according to CNET). And while it does a better job of analyzing fitness data than the Apple Watch, it has a limited app ecosystem for other everyday tasks.
However, if you’re serious about your workouts, the Garmin Forerunner 965 smartwatch is one of the best fitness watches you can buy, and with the current sale, it’s cheaper than ever. However, if you only need a basic workout watch, it may be overkill, and cheaper Garmin models or the Apple Watch will likely have most of the features you need.