Customer Reviews for Garmin Forerunner 965 Smartwatch, GPS, 47mm, Carbon Gray & Black Silicone Band (010-02809-00)
Garmin Forerunner 965 Smartwatch, GPS, 47mm, Carbon Gray & Black Silicone Band (010-02809-00) is New at Staples
Item # : 24678691
Model # : GRM0280900
- Brilliant 1.4-in. (35.4mm) AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls and lightweight titanium bezel; fits wrists 5.3 in. to 8.07 in. (135 mm to 205 mm) in circumference
- Confidently run any route using full-color, built-in maps and multi-band GPS
Price is $613.99
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801 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Jan 28, 2026
I can't function without this watch. Best battery life of any Garmin I've owned.
Outstanding features and upgrades AMOLED is not too sensitive, and very durable (hope I'm not jinxed on this). and the battery life is stellar!
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Dec 31, 2025
Screen went blank
Had the Garmin 965 for about two weeks and the screen went blank. Had to return the unit.
Glenn W
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Posted Jan 28, 2026
I can't function without this watch. Best battery life of any Garmin I've owned.
Outstanding features and upgrades AMOLED is not too sensitive, and very durable (hope I'm not jinxed on this). and the battery life is stellar!
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MattLVashon
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Posted Jan 28, 2026
Love this watch
I made the switch from the Instinct 3 Solar to the Forerunner. The main reason was the improved GPS, but I also love the swim functionality. I didn’t know it would be more comfortable to wear all day, and I really appreciate the bright visuals during workouts.
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RobbieGee
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Posted Jan 24, 2026
My Upgrade from Forerunner 55
I enjoyed the pushbutton simplicity of my Garmin Forerunner 55 which has served me well for years. Feeling the battery life declining and frustrated by the touchscreen of my alternative, an Apple Watch, I decided to gift myself an upgrade and chose the 965 (was comparing it to the Forerunner 265 and 570) even though I am not a tri-athlete -- mostly run/walk, hike and o...
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happiestrunner
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Posted Jan 24, 2026
Great run watch. Excellent cost-benefit.
I bought this watch 2 months ago and couldn't be happier with it
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Marcsch
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Posted Jan 22, 2026
Absolutely a great fitness watch
I bought 2 one for my son and one for me. We both do several sports. I play tennis, running and MTB. I paired with a HRM600 band and it is all you need to have feel viaibility on your workouts.
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Jordan S
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Posted Jan 22, 2026
Garmin Forerunner 956
Upgraded from Apple Watch, battery life is exponentially better. Better features for training and living an active lifestyle.
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Joey joe
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Posted Jan 21, 2026
Better than swim watch 2
Excellent watch. Tracks swimming accurately. Data sheets are perfect
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Cjake7571
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Posted Jan 18, 2026
Great device
First garmen. Blows the Apple Watch away. Great gift.
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Terrell
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Posted Jan 17, 2026
965
So far so good. Still learning all the features. Not sure why golf is so prominent.
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Pamela in CDA, ID
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Posted Jan 16, 2026
Lots of features
Great battery life and options, created my own workouts. Had the swim 2 and this felt like a HUGE upgrade. Love this watch
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nikolaidis
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Posted Jan 13, 2026
Nice upgrade from the 955
I bought my first Garmin Forerunner last year. I loved the 955 but wanted a bigger, brighter display. Very happy with the 965!
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Cillko
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Posted Jan 12, 2026
Great everything!!!
I switched from apple to garmin and it was best decision ever made.
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Al2025
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Posted Jan 10, 2026
Great upgrade
Had the forerunner 55 for over 5 plus years , upgraded for Xmas 2025 and it’s been the best !
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Reniel
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Posted Jan 9, 2026
Excellent !!
This is a nice looking MultiSport Watch, very precise as always Garmin does. Bright
Color touchscreen and very confortable and you don’t even know if you are wearing it.
Color touchscreen and very confortable and you don’t even know if you are wearing it.
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Matt M
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Posted Jan 9, 2026
Great watch for the price.
Solid watch with great battery life. I've been extremely happy.
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Thisdish1
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Posted Jan 9, 2026
Great watch
I had a Fenux 6S for years. It got to the point where I had to charge it twice a day. I like the Forerunner 965 way better. It’s a great running/exercise watch.
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Troy24
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Posted Jan 8, 2026
Great product!
Received this as a gift. It has been excellent in every way from hikes to monitoring work outs. The touchscreen is really responsive as well. Couldn’t be happier with it!
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RichardB10001
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Posted Jan 8, 2026
Great Watch at a Good Price
This is my 5th Garmin Forerunner and it has the best features I am over 80 years old and no longer run marathons. I still do an occasional 5 or 10k event and this watch has a very accurate gps. A Garmin will always be my go to device.
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Doglover3336
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Posted Jan 8, 2026
Great eatch
I got this watch for Christmas and it’s fantastic. I upgraded from a 235 and it’s a huge upgrade. It has a color, touch screen and it interfaces with my coach’s training platform. It guides me through the workout.
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Forerunner III
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Posted Jan 8, 2026
Big Step Forward
Very happy with purchase. My 945 finally gave out after 8 years. Love the many upgrades, screen is awesome, features so many useful additions, metal bezel both functional and adds to the classic look and battery life that has no equal. Well done Garmin.
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