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product_id: 649051763
title: "Garmin Forerunner® 965 Running Smart Watch with Colorful AMOLED Display, Training and Recovery Measurements, Whitestone and Powder Gray"
brand: "garmin"
price: "R23613"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Garmin"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/649051763-garmin-forerunner-965-running-smart-watch-with-colorful-amoled-display
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 23 days battery life Advanced wrist-based running metrics Multi-band GNSS SatIQ tech Garmin Forerunner® 965 Running Smart Watch with Colorful AMOLED Display, Training and Recovery Measurements, Whitestone and Powder Gray

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** R23613
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your run, own every mile with Garmin Forerunner 965!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Garmin Forerunner® 965 Running Smart Watch with Colorful AMOLED Display, Training and Recovery Measurements, Whitestone and Powder Gray by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** R23613 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/649051763-garmin-forerunner-965-running-smart-watch-with-colorful-amoled-display)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unmatched Endurance:** Up to 23 days of smartwatch mode battery life keeps you powered through every challenge.
- • **Precision Navigation:** Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology ensures pinpoint accuracy even in the toughest environments.
- • **Data-Driven Performance:** Wrist-based running power and dynamics deliver real-time insights to optimize every stride.
- • **Smart Training Adaptation:** Personalized daily workouts adjust based on your recovery, sleep, and performance metrics.
- • **Seamless Multisport Transition:** Built-in profiles for triathlon, duathlon, swimming, and more let you switch sports effortlessly.

## Overview

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch featuring a vibrant AMOLED touchscreen, lightweight titanium bezel, and advanced multi-band GNSS SatIQ technology for superior location accuracy. It offers up to 23 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 31 hours in GPS mode, comprehensive wrist-based running metrics including power and dynamics, and adaptive training plans based on recovery and performance data. With built-in maps, multisport profiles, and a morning health report, it’s designed for professionals who demand precision, endurance, and smart insights in their training.

## Description

Train with the Forerunner® 965 premium racing and triathlon GPS smart watch with bright AMOLED touch screen and lightweight titanium bezel. Wake up to your morning report with HRV status to see health information with an overview of sleep, recovery, and training prospects (the data presented should be an accurate estimate of the measures taken. The training readiness feature tells you when you're prepared for a productive session, while recommended daily workouts adapt to performance and recovery in addition to the running widget, which provides training tips, course details, and year-end forecasts. Safely navigate any route with multi-band GPS and integrated color maps. With traditional keys and a touch screen, you can easily tap on your workout status and know if you're productive, maximum or tense. If you want to overtake the competition, the Forerunner 965 is here to light up every race with up to 23 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.

Review: Top upgrade from 735 - I had this model on my basket for a while now and with the release of the 970, comparing both meant not much of a weight on my decision, as I was upgrading my Forerunner 735XT. The price point which 965 fell under it was the decision maker for me. So many positives, but the battery life has to be up there with the features available for sports and sleep tracking. Top purchase, could not be happier.
Review: Garmin 965 - Exceeded expectations

## Features

- Glossy AMOLED touch screen with traditional key control and lightweight titanium bezel
- Multi-band GNSS technology with SatIQ technology delivers superior accuracy in demanding environments while maximizing device battery life
- Get wrist-based running dynamics including pedaling frequency, stride length, ground contact time and more, as well as wrist-based running power that gives you a continuous measurement of the force you exert on the road
- Battery life: up to 23 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, up to 31 hours in GPS mode
- Track every route safely with built-in maps and multi-band GPS
- The training readiness assessment is based on sleep quality, recovery, training load and HRV status to determine if you are ready to walk hard and reap the rewards (the data presented should be an accurate estimate of the actions taken)
- Plan running strategy with suggested daily workouts customized based on the run and course you enter the Garmin Connect app, then check out the running widget on your watch. Recommended daily workouts adjust after each run to match performance and recovery
- Switch between sports at the touch of a button using built-in profiles for triathlon, duathlon, brick workouts and swimming, or customize your own multisport profiles
- Thanks to indicators such as HRV status, history and the most recent training performance, you get an overview of the overall effort with the training status - and you know if you are productive, maximum or tense (the data presented should be an accurate estimate of the measures taken)
- Once you wake up, you will receive your morning report with an overview of sleep, recovery and training prospects in addition to HRV status, training readiness and weather (data presented should be an accurate estimate of the measures taken)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BS1TN8QL |
| Best Sellers Rank | 89,107 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 41 in GPS Running Monitors |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item model number | 010-02809-01 |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Product Dimensions | 4.71 x 4.71 x 1.32 cm; 53 g |

## Product Details

- **Battery capacity:** 7
- **Battery cell composition:** Lithium Polymer
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi
- **GPS:** Built-in GPS
- **Memory storage capacity:** 32 GB
- **Operating system:** Android & iOS
- **Screen size:** 1.4 Inches
- **Shape:** Round
- **Special feature:** GPS
- **Wireless communication standard:** Bluetooth

## Images

![Garmin Forerunner® 965 Running Smart Watch with Colorful AMOLED Display, Training and Recovery Measurements, Whitestone and Powder Gray - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NC77GMLVL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top upgrade from 735
*by G***L on 5 January 2026*

I had this model on my basket for a while now and with the release of the 970, comparing both meant not much of a weight on my decision, as I was upgrading my Forerunner 735XT. The price point which 965 fell under it was the decision maker for me. So many positives, but the battery life has to be up there with the features available for sports and sleep tracking. Top purchase, could not be happier.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Garmin 965
*by N***A on 27 May 2025*

Exceeded expectations

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***L on 28 December 2025*

I love my Forerunner 965 because it fits into my life without trying to hype me up or guilt me. It’s just there, quietly tracking things and giving me information I actually use. I like waking up and checking how I slept, not because I expect perfection, but because it explains why some days feel harder than others. When my sleep or HRV is off, it usually lines up with how I feel. That makes the data feel real, not gimmicky. Running with it feels natural. The screen is easy to read without thinking, even when I’m tired or zoning out. I don’t have to fight the watch to get what I need. Pace, heart rate, distance — it’s all just there when I glance down. I like that it doesn’t force motivation. If I’m ready to train, it confirms it. If I’m not, it doesn’t shame me — it just says I might want to take it easy. Some days I listen, some days I don’t. Either way, it adapts. I also like the small things: the battery lasting long enough that charging isn’t part of my routine, the way trends build over time, and how progress shows up slowly instead of all at once. It makes improvement feel realistic.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Garmin Forerunner® 965 Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Whitestone and Powder Gray
- Suoman 4-Pack Screen Protector for Garmin Forerunner 965, [Anti-Scratch] Ultra-Thin 2.5D 9H Hardness Tempered Glass Screen Protective Film
- (2 Pack) Miimall Compatible for Garmin Forerunner 965 Case, Scratch-Resistance TPU Military Protection Translucent Cover Case for Garmin Forerunner 965/ Garmin 965 (Clear+Clear)

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-04*