Forerunner 265 / 965

Forerunner 265 / 965 launched 2 Mar 2023 at $449–$599. AMOLED arrives on Forerunner

Forerunner 265 / 965

Color

Black - 46mm

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The take

The generation that made AMOLED the Forerunner default, with Training Readiness and HRV Status doing the heavy lifting. The 965's full maps still earn their keep for trail racing. Both are the value picks on closeout now that the 570/970 reset the price ceiling.

The basics

Brand
Garmin
Line
Running
Released
2023-03-02
Launch price
$449–$599
Previous family release
Forerunner 255 / 955
Family
Forerunner 9xx
Official site
garmin.com ↗

AMOLED arrives on Forerunner

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Release history

  1. 2025-05-15Forerunner 570 / 970
  2. 2023-03-02Forerunner 265 / 965
  3. 2022-06-01Forerunner 255 / 955
  4. 2019-04-30Forerunner 245 / 945
  5. 2017-03Forerunner 935
  6. 2014-09Forerunner 920XT
  7. 2011-11Forerunner 910XT

Video coverage

Garmin Forerunner 265 vs 965 In-Depth Comparison // Every Difference Explained!DesFit · Tue, 19 Sep 2023Garmin Forerunner 965: The Complete Beginners GuideDC Rainmaker · Tue, 19 Sep 2023Garmin Forerunner 265/265S: Beginners Guide (Start Here!)DC Rainmaker · Wed, 20 Sep 2023Garmin Forerunner 965 In-Depth Review: Finally AMOLED!DC Rainmaker · Tue, 19 Sep 2023

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Forerunner 9xx generation comparison

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9702025-059652023-039552022-069452019-059352017-03920XT2014-09
Launch price$749$599$499$599$499$449
Weight (with band)56 g53 g52 g (Solar: 53 g)50 g49 g61 g
DisplayAMOLED touch, 1.4″AMOLED touch, 1.4″MIP touch, 1.3″MIP, non-touchColor MIP, non-touchColor, non-touch
Thickness12.9 mm13.2 mm14.4 mm13.7 mm13.9 mm12.7 mm
Battery (smartwatch)up to 15 daysup to 23 daysup to 15 daysup to 14 daysup to 14 days~7 days
Wrist HRElevate v5Elevate v5Elevate v4Elevate v3Elevate v2—
MapsYes, offlineYes, offlineYes, offlineYes, offlineYes—
Multi-band GPSYesYesSolar model———
Music storageYesYesYesYes——
Mic + speakerYes—————
ECGYes—————
SignatureFlashlight, ECG, voiceAMOLED debutTraining Readiness, HRV StatusOffline maps + Pulse OxMapping at $499First smart tri watch

Battery figures are launch-day claims.

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