A classic runner's question. The 965 costs noticeably more - for maps, titanium and almost double the battery life.
Short answer
Forerunner 965 - 32 GB, titanium, bigger screen, up to 23 days. Forerunner 265 - everything for training except maps, and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 265 | Garmin Forerunner 965 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.3", AMOLED, 416×416 | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 13 days | up to 23 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 46.1×46.1×12.9 mm, 47 g | 47.2×47.2×13.2 mm, 53 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Storage
8 vs 32 GB.
Case and display
Polymer, 1.3" and 47 g vs titanium, 1.4" and 53 g.
Battery life
Up to 13 vs up to 23 days - it matters on long races.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Trails, ultras, maps - Forerunner 965.
- Road and track - Forerunner 265.
FAQ
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, on both.
Is there NFC?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Forerunner 265.