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expirediconian | Staff posted Aug 20, 2024 2:50 PM

Garmin Forerunner Smartwatch: 47mm 965 $500, 42mm 265S or 46mm 265

$350 each

$450

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Aug 21, 2024 12:33 AM
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new_yorkerAug 21, 2024 12:33 AM
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I think 975 is around the corner and should wait to see before pulling the trigger also 965 is still expensive to what it offers IMHO
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Aug 21, 2024 12:45 AM
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drsnowmonAug 21, 2024 12:45 AM
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I bought my Forerunner 965 in March for $475, it was a good deal.
Aug 21, 2024 1:21 AM
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FantasticBike3156Aug 21, 2024 1:21 AM
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REI is offering $100 off same dates so probably going to be multiple retailers offering this. Check the best cash back offers.
Aug 21, 2024 1:50 AM
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JamesH9564Aug 21, 2024 1:50 AM
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265 is much lighter on wrist.
Aug 21, 2024 2:40 AM
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njbasileAug 21, 2024 2:40 AM
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Quote from new_yorker :
I think 975 is around the corner and should wait to see before pulling the trigger also 965 is still expensive to what it offers IMHO
For what it offers? At this price you're getting more than any other watch at the same price, by probably a fair amount too.

Also, I think it's unlikely that a 975 is close.
Last edited by njbasile August 20, 2024 at 07:49 PM.
Aug 21, 2024 12:39 PM
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gironamoAug 21, 2024 12:39 PM
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Quote from FantasticBike3156 :
REI is offering $100 off same dates so probably going to be multiple retailers offering this. Check the best cash back offers.
Thanks I much rather buy from REI!
Aug 21, 2024 1:33 PM
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garimtoAug 21, 2024 1:33 PM
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My son started cross country in high school and wants to buy 255. Is it worth to pay a bit more to get 265?

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Aug 21, 2024 1:52 PM
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hijazistAug 21, 2024 1:52 PM
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The real question is 265 or Epix 2 at the same price?
Aug 21, 2024 2:05 PM
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chunkeeAug 21, 2024 2:05 PM
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Quote from hijazist :
The real question is 265 or Epix 2 at the same price?
Epix 2 all the way
Aug 21, 2024 2:13 PM
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RutgersUnionAug 21, 2024 2:13 PM
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Quote from garimto :
My son started cross country in high school and wants to buy 255. Is it worth to pay a bit more to get 265?
Worth it is relative but I'm sure the 165 is plenty for what he needs. For myself I haven't been able to justify upgrading my 245.
Aug 21, 2024 6:02 PM
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NoMSRPForMeAug 21, 2024 6:02 PM
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Quote from garimto :
My son started cross country in high school and wants to buy 255. Is it worth to pay a bit more to get 265?
Both esssentially have the same feature set- the main thing Garmin did was update the display to AMOLED. The old display isn't visually appearing, on purpose to give excellent battery life

I would take the savings and buy a heart rate chest strap for him, if he's interested in optimizing training/using heart rate zones

Either one is a great choice, the display is a night and day difference although its a fitness first watch where the display is like the least important display I own lol

Edit: I have the forerunner 955 and personally can't justify the price to upgrade since it's going to be the same watch in functionality minus the AMOLED
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Aug 21, 2024 6:24 PM
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clickk0Aug 21, 2024 6:24 PM
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Quote from Baller12 :
Both esssentially have the same feature set- the main thing Garmin did was update the display to AMOLED. The old display isn't visually appearing, on purpose to give excellent battery life

I would take the savings and buy a heart rate chest strap for him, if he's interested in optimizing training/using heart rate zones

Either one is a great choice, the display is a night and day difference although its a fitness first watch where the display is like the least important display I own lol

Edit: I have the forerunner 955 and personally can't justify the price to upgrade since it's going to be the same watch in functionality minus the AMOLED
Huh? 255 and 265 have the same heart rate monitor sensor. No need to get a separate chest strap
Aug 21, 2024 6:36 PM
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ashrockglobalAug 21, 2024 6:36 PM
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Quote from clickk0 :
Huh? 255 and 265 have the same heart rate monitor sensor. No need to get a separate chest strap
Chest strap is for better accuracy. Not critical but some people want the accuracy of a chest strap compared to a wrist monitor.
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Aug 21, 2024 7:05 PM
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FantasticBike3156Aug 21, 2024 7:05 PM
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Quote from RutgersUnion :
Worth it is relative but I'm sure the 165 is plenty for what he needs. For myself I haven't been able to justify upgrading my 245.
There's a fair amount of features missing between those two models though. Intervals, virtual partner, and training load amongst them.

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Aug 21, 2024 8:08 PM
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CanesFanAug 21, 2024 8:08 PM
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Quote from hijazist :
The real question is 265 or Epix 2 at the same price?
Where do they have the Epix 2 for the same price as the 265 in this thread?
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