Garmin Forerunner 965: The Complete Beginners Guide
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- This is your comprehensive Forerunner 965 Beginners Guide/Features explainer, covering everything you need to know. Buy the Forerunner 965 here (amzn.to/3LDwQEC), link helps support the channel, much appreciated!!!
This includes a user interface walk-through of the Forerunner 965 features including the AMOLED screen, daily activity tracking, sleep tracking, watch face, widgets, settings, sport modes and customization, map and course usage, touchscreen, and plenty more features and functions. Don't forget to see my full review video linked up above in CZcams, as well as my in-depth written review linked above too.
0:00 The Game Plan
0:43 Hardware Overview
2:37 AMOLED Screen in Real-Life
7:05 Watch Face, Daily Activity Tracing, Widgets
9:42 Sleep Tracking & Morning Report
14:42 HRV Status Deep-Dive
17:17 Training Readiness Deep-Dive (and Load/recovery)
20:32 Training Load Ratio/Chronic Load
27:24 Race Calendar, Training Plans, Daily Suggested Workouts
31:19 Sport Modes, Configuration, and Usage
38:01 Native Running Power/Running Dynamics
41:27 Stamina Explained
45:01 Multiband GPS & SatIQ
48:47 Sensors & Pairing
49:53 Mapping, Navigation, Routing
55:37 Flashlight Feature
57:12 Music Support (Spotify)
1:00:16 Garmin Pay/Contactless Payments
Full written review with accuracy data: www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/03/g...
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1 year later, I'm waiting for my 965 to be delivered, and find this video immensely helpful even before I actually have the watch. Thanks for making this, it's excellent. 🙂👍
How you like it?
1 an ? Quelle patience
Jeez, over one hour of amazingness.
Thanks!!
I love your videos, this one is great, thank you so much for cover almost every single detail.
4:58 I actually prefer Garmin in this regard - that it doesn’t react to tiny wrist movements. I make small movements all the time, for example when typing on the keyboard, and I don’t want my watch to light up then. So for me Garmin pretty much works perfectly here.
Very informative Ray, love this, can't wait for it to be released in the UK.
Thank you for this extensive review, very useful! Got my FR965, coming from Vivoactive 4, huge difference.
Love it so far.
Thanks for this massive tutorial! Regards from Brazil!
Heel blij met je uitleg! Heb hem besteld. Dank.
Switched over from an Apple Watch ultra. I needed this so bad. Thank you!!
What's really cool is that it's not trying to be some sleek mini smartphone on the wrist but an actual watch, so it has all those buttons!
Just a phenomenal video, can't thank you enough for helping me figure out this new purchase. You're killin' it! (the good killing)
I agree with you about additional sport modes. I'd love to see indoor or outdoor soccer.
Dear DCR,
Thank you for your informative video on the usage of the Garmin FR965. It has been an extraordinary and elaborate resource for me as I recently made the switch from a Samsung Watch. I am confident that with the knowledge gained from your video, I will be able to fully utilize the features of the FR965.
Sincerely,
Srinivas
I bought my FR965 after watching your videos, thanks for the reviews. Now I have to watch this video to understand the basics! :) In 2024 because I upgraded my previous FR 735XT I have to upgrade to racing distance IM70.3 rather than Olympic Tri.
Ordered mine the other day. It will arrive by the end of the month. Upgrading from Fenix 6X Pro.
This is a class video, waiting on mine, appreciate the detail - really good
Thanks!!!
Great stuff. Just got my 965 today and it makes my old 245 look like the original Gameboy
I'm thinking of making the jump from my 245 right now haha wow this comment makes me wanna get it
Great video, regarding V02max, I upgraded front the 935 to the 955 last summer and while my running V02max has not changed as mentioned, my cycling V02max has changed. I do capture power data on the bike. Interesting that I upgraded recently to the HRM PRO, which does allow the watch to capture a power reading while running, and the running V02max is unchanged. I made sure to remove the 935 from the list of devices, thinking that’s what was confusing things, but no luck. I can absolutely say my 935 had variations in running V02max, depending on what type of workouts I was doing.
i'm with you on the sport modes. they have all the crazy once a year ones but nothing common like basketball or soccer
I would love to see Garmin add a nap feature. I'm not a big napper these days but I feel like it would be cool to record and see what data comes out of recording naps
yeah, sometimes as a student I cant fit in good sleep, but maybe 1 or 2 naps after 5am, and my 955 just won't track it
Yeah uhhhh an exercise watch is not for that
@@charlesxavier8640 yeah it has sleep tracking though, why can't it track this sleep
Thanks for this insightful video. Very helpful!
Love your long-form deep dives. I know this is off topic but PLZ do a review of the Casio GBD-H2000. Thnx.
I love this, not just for the overview of the new model, but as a refresher on the ever evolving features of my current Fenix 7X.
Indeed, it really is covering most of the new features that came to the Fenix 7 over the past year. Thanks!!!
Thanks Ray! I am kind of surprised Garmin does not release Garmin Retail Training videos regarding all the features added to Fenix and other watches. Your videos serve as a great substitute (not to mention being fun to watch anyway!).
Enduro 2 beats the fenix 7x better battery life and brighter flashlight
14:27 hits hard. The sudden realization you've been to Florida and are back in NL where it's consistently raining and debating your place of living choices. 😄
Very much doubting our life choices after such warmth!
Great video as always DCR, I think I will upgrade from the 945 to the 965 it looks amazing with all the new features
Thanks Patrick!
I'll be doing the same. It's a nice upgrade from the 945
New Forerunner 965 owner. Even though I’m a tecchy this review has taught me a lot, many thanks! Each watch gets a little more complicated and I want to maximise my purchase and use it to benefit my running journey. These videos make it happen!
Where did you get it from? Is Garmin finally shipping?
Done deal after watching this. Buying the 965
Great review, convinced me to order the 965 over the suunto vertical
Have been watching every single detail of the video to stumble upon the frozen screen that you get when pressing the back button from the controls screen at 55:44 😂 have this in mine too and I was devastated 😂😂 amazingly helpful vid thanks Ray!!
Thank you so much for this video! :) This was so clear and helpful. I’ve had Polar for as long as I can remember but after watching this video I finally made up my mind to change to Garmin. Gonna buy it now 🤩Super excited about all of these features! Thanks :)
Thinking about the same switch - how did it go for you? Still on Garmin or back at Polar?
I've really been enjoying my Fenix 6Pro for the last couple years... but damn. might be time to upgrade. My local running shop already had the 265 in stock.
Great video as ever. I have my 965 now but I can't get the maps to work with touchscreen - any help gratefully received. Thanks
I have the ultra but soon as I can get this in stock at best buy its coming home with me I will just have to own two high dollar watches and then maybe the Quatix 7 also as I have a decent sized boat ....I am addicted to these damn watches lol thanks to Ray for all the awesome reviews!!
I was waiting for the Polar vantage v3 but this may pull me back to Garmin
Thanks for this - very useful! (I had to slow it down to 0.75 so you sounded drunk, but with that and a lot of pausing I managed to keep up! )
I like the large display!
Great video! Thanks!
Brilliant! Thank you!
Thanks for making this. As a new user this was very good. 😊
Just picked up my first Garmin watch and its the 965! Very excited (coming from a long time Apple Watch user)
Thanks a lot, Sir!
Can I ask how you feel about the switch from
Apple? I’m just thinking about it!
Thanks for an excellent review, as always. Just one question. If a person has two FR 965 wiill the new enhanced Physio True-Up synchronize data like HRV status and other key metrics between the two or will the change of watch trigger a 3 weeks information gathering?
Awesome video as always!! To see all those bike trainers in that studio, man I would love to test those out ☺. Another thing if you are switching from a Fenix/Epix to the 965 and you have been using the quarter turn adapter for your bike, you will need to switch to the forerunner bike mount with straps attached as the watch won't click in. DesFit went over this in a video last year about this issue.
Indeed, that is a bit of an annoyance!
9th 😊
Thanks for the review, Ray. Is the Forerunner claim to be as tough as say, the Instinct?
So happy with my 965! Your video was so helpful in my decision making process. Thank you!
I am having trouble calibrating my 965 for treadmill running. The owners manual says there should be an option for calibration after your first 1+ mile treadmill run, but I don't seem to be able to find it anywhere. I reset the settings and try it again but to no avail. Any thoughts?
Dude - you got a 5 aerobic effect! I'm sure that's hard for you to hit with how much daily load you carry on the norm - must've been some workout! Great video - I just watched to look at the amoled screen while I wait 5-8 weeks to get mine haha
Haha, thanks!!!
Great video @DC Rainmaker - how are you finding real life battery life now? I use daily the MARQ (Gen 2) and wonder if the 965 will be an improvement on that one....
Great review! I just got my 965 today. I have a Polar H10 that I paired with it. Would the Garmin Pro Plus strap give me anything that pairing the H10 with the 965 won't? Lots to learn.
Im going to watch this video everyday
Thank you for another fantastic video. Also, so pleased you touched on the issues with VO2 max. In the last few months I've gotten myself a coach, been working towards a marathon and dramatically changed my training, seen my predicted times drop and NO CHANGE to the Vo2 max score. I was finding it disheartening, but now I'm wondering if it's not me, but the watch somehow not updating. Super interesting.
That’s all a bunch of mojo. The best thing you did is get a coach. Congrats on that and enjoy that marathon!
Same here with my Fenix 6X Pro. I have yet to see if this will change with my new FR965. My VO2Max hasn't budged for months except up and down when I run on trails. It's always back at the same number after a couple of days though. Pretty frustrating.
@angrrybird any change with 965 in v02?
@@ia6980 Nope. I rely on Stryd Next Gen, it's much more accurate in terms of effort prediction and pacing.
Very informative
That's a cool guide about 965 that I am considering to buy. Currently using Huawei Watch GT Runner but soon I will move to some Garmin Watches as it seems to be more accurate for running. Since you tested 965 and Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar - which one you would pick? I am totally between amoled display on the FR965 but I love the look and build quality of Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar version and it is really hard to choose between those two. Do you reccomend any if so then which one? Maybe you could do a video with comparison of those two? :D Thanks for your work!
Love my Apple Watch ultra but this is very tempting 🤔
Just switched from an Apple Watch Series 8 to a Forerunner 965, my first Garmin ever! 🥳 thank you for this video!!
Cheers!
I’m about to do the same
Sold my 255 music S. Receiving my 965 tomorrow 🎉.
Hey! Are you doing the Aix-en-Provence half IM ? I’m the co-organizer’s club sports physio, have been following you for years on YT and would love to cheer you as I live right next to the race!
Thank you so much for all your videos, as always awesome content, I recommend your channel all the time!
Great video….just wondering if so many sensors lead to any concerns with cancer from these watches?
Great video
Hi there!
Love your videos, by the way.
Can i have elevation gain in my screen natively while running? I ask because I’m thinking upgrade from 245 to 965 hoping this one have that feature, that’s not in 245. And some others more, but that it’s an important one.
Thank you for your help.
Great explanation, btw, do u hv any ideal how to disable how to disable beep on alert every lap on garmin forerunner 965
Thank you for your review! It helped me to purchase the watch. Do you know how to connect the watch with the Garmin Edge 1040? I have been trying to use it as a heart-rate, but I haven't been successful in finding a way to pair the two devices so far.
Can't wait sleep stages 965 or 265 vs apple watch to see if they update accuracy cause garmin sleep sucks even it use as important factor for data
Thank you!
Round trip… you can use 100 units km or miles. So if you are cycling you might want to swap to miles to set that up then you can switch back.
Omg, what????? This is insane lol, had no clue Garmin poured such insane ammount of effort into their watches, this imo obliterates anyone else, in terms of fitness. This is like a whole lab on your wrist. Only now I realize it was probably always worth the price tag. Plus it does have that amazing battery life, seems like even longer better than Huawei watches?! That's really epic, plus the power of Garmin mapping tech, I really want it now, like, really really want it! Need to get back into shape, this will make it all the more interesting and fun. Thank you for the video efforts, really appreciate it!
I didn't even know it was literally a stand-alone navigation device! Holly krap I've been under the rock. So glad there's a black version, I'm sure I'll get it as soon as possible.
Im glad it was a white version. For me black look like an ordinary watch.
@@Vivungisport I do get what you mean! It's quite unique looking in white, the more subtle design language stands out little better. I just know I'll stain it, so black is for me for now. 🍻 🍻!
Ordered one because I could make a good deal on on but I think I am not sure if my Fenix 6 Pro is not still fully all watch that I need. Are the trainingplans just for running or also for bike, swimming?
Thank you for the review Ray, I tried to convince my wife to switch to a 955 from the Fitbit sense and she hated the low res display on the 955, this seems a perfect alternative to the big bulky Epix2 for ladies.
The Epix actually is smaller in diameter (by 0.1 mm). But maybe the lugs are smaller. Epix: 47 x 47 x 14,5 mm. 965: 47,1 x 47,1 x 13,2 mm
Thickness and weight makes a bigger difference imo. Wish 965 had an S though
Great video and thanks a lot for all the explanations. After spending unsuccessfully 3 hours to find the « race calendar » and taking your video back and forth, may I ask you please to let me know where can I find it? I searched at all apps etc. Thanks a lot
Want to upgrade from the 945 but the watch is not available in europe (germany) right now... I have to wait two weeks before I can order...
By the way - great video!! Thanks!
Thank you for the great video. I try to run 2 days and swim in the pool 2 days in a week. Is there any Garmin models you can recommend in terms of price and performance? Thanks in advance.
Garmin FR965 also a solid watch for Road Biking? Currently having a AW 6, but thinking of getting this watch to combine with my wahoo bolt on my bike.
Great video! Question regarding the maps; what are all the yellow lines already showing in the map? At first I thought it was a heatmap of where I had ran with my previous Garmin Watch, but it doesn’t add up…hope someone can answer this
Thanks for clarifying screen stuff. Still prefer MIP for its analog watch resemblance and battery. Plus solar charging, although often useless, is a lot more geeky 😉 BTW: do you make some kind of vlogs from your trips? I would love to see some behind the scenes from Florida or Tenerife/Alps when you were filming Fenix/Epix reviews 🙂
Thanks! I do vlog's occasionally, and have a few from last fall I'm still editing in the Alps. Some epic ones! :)
Hi!! Thanks for this great insight!! Questions - on my previous watches I used the timer regularly for my work (shifts up to 18hrs) - but i see the 965 only allows for a timer of 8hrs 59. Is there a way to customise this?
What's your take on using only the Race day widget for my first marathon training? Also do you have a review or breakdown on this feature? Thank you Ray
Excellent Video! My 965 doesn’t show up the walking distance as yours in the main screen. Do you know what it could be? I have reviewed all the menus and couldn’t find the solution. It works well with IQ faces but not with stock ones
Would you maybe know if the activity background colour can be updated to white? The 965 does not seem to have this option in the activity settings. The screen brightness does the trick for most of them, but struggling with open water swimming due sunlight glare.
Thanks ❤️.
Does the 955 solar have any advantages besides battery life over the 965? Will 955 solar or 955 get wrist based running dynamics?
If the VO2 max is off and all of that data doesnt correlate then all the data is wrong. Crazy to me that point wasnt really emphasized. Essentially you said for some reason the VO2 max doesnt update properly. However that single data point is involved with all the most important metrics.
Also missing deleting notifications by sliding left as it is at the epix!! Hope they add it later😅
Will garmin make a solar version of the 965? That would be awesome i want to get the 955 solar but i like the brightness of the 965
Thank you
You're welcome!
59:21 I spy Kygo!!! best artist every imo
do you have any idea about hardware differences between different countries? I'm looking this watch in China. as far as I compared written specs in website the only difference is the Beidu GNSS system. is it just a software lock or hardware difference?
Never thought I'd watch an hour long video about a watch but here I am
Haha...I tried so hard to edit it back under an hour (like, 59:59), but after slicing more than 30 minutes out of it, it just wasn't meant to be!
@@Dcrainmaker haha no worries at all. Tons of great info. I just personally never imagined I could find an hour long video on a watch interesting, but you made it so
Owned a couple of Fenix, and the forerunner has outlasted both of them. Far better
I've been a long time Fenix user since the Fenix 3, Im using a Fenix 6 and a whoop. I've been waiting for the Fenix 8 to upgrade, but this watch seems to replace both wearables. Since this pairs with everything HR bands, power meters, etc and gives me the recovery info of the whoop. Is my assumption correct?
Thanks for the extensive guide. Going to buy me the 965 instead of the 265, because the maps look really useful to me.
After years of running with the (relatively) basic Polar M400 this will be a huge upgrade for me!
When will Garmin send out the watch I purchased mine and have been looking and hoping that it will be in the mail or Fedex by now. Im excited to start using mine..
thanks so much for your detailed video - great work ! just one question - what do you think regarding scratches on the bezel, would you prefer DLC Black or the white version regarding the long term condition/look ? cheers !
I prefer the white look, for whatever reason, but that's just me. As for the scratches, I managed to get some already, but honestly, I treat them like crap - so who knows.
@@Dcrainmaker regarding colors - how do your white Garmins look after a couple of years? Does the polymer case become yellowish? Only tried black ones and they hold up well but I'm thinking of changing to white...
@@ted363636 My FR955 since last summer is pretty good, still very white (shown in video actually) - with a ton of use. I'm trying to think I don't think I have too many other white ones. My FR945LTE is still white, but I didn't quite use that one as much.
Great video as always Ray. Looking for a reason to upgrade my 935. I think you’ve convinced me 😎
Glad I'm not the only one.
Yeah I've been holding onto my reliable 935 (also had 920xt) waiting for the right watch to upgrade it. Hopefully this is it if there isn't too many user issues that appear on the garmin forums!
I too upgraded from a 935, primarily due to watch crystal delamination and ever shortening battery life; but also due to the raft of new features.
I’m a little late but just ordered the 965 to replace my 935 which has been great! I also still use the 920xt for pool swims cause I like the buttons better for that
I don't buy Garmin's for what I can get with Apple or Samsung. Cause Garmin can't compete with eco system smart watches. Now the 965 should've had a speaker for talk to text. Nice video
Does anybody recommend getting a screen protector or is the gorilla glass pretty strong enough stuff?
Hey, is the Garmin FR965 has the same GPS accuracy for open-water swim as Garmin Swim 2 has?
Yes! Time to upgrade 🤘
Hello there, i hope everything is going well. I am considering getting the 965 any idea where I may be able to get a few dollars off? Or maybe you do have a channel link or code ( like associates link, but I don't think Amazon has it yet)
which sport mode do you suggest for boxing (includes sparring, hitting heavy bag, interval exercises, jump rope etc.) to get most accurate data (since there is no dedicated mode for that)?
How do I know that the hr reading was from the tickr x and not my watch? It does say connected before starting the run but where does it show in the connect app or watch that it was from a chest strap?
I prefer the 965 because of the better battery life. I worry it’s too large of a watch and won’t be comfortable to sleep in and wear all the time. What has been the user experience regarding comfort for the 965