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

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njbasile
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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.
FantasticBike3156
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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.
ashrockglobal
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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 08:11 PM
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CanesFanAug 21, 2024 08:11 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.
Wonder if Garmin's own website will have the same discount.

I can get 20% off and use $150 from my insurance company's wellness card on the Garmin website but it is through their link I think. Just not sure if they always have regular prices through that link or if they follow the same promos as the regular site and allow to stack the 20% off.
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Aug 21, 2024 08:13 PM
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kevinhAug 21, 2024 08:13 PM
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Quote from CanesFan :
Where do they have the Epix 2 for the same price as the 265 in this thread?
It's sold out but Sam's Club had the Epix 2nd generation (non-pro) for $350. I just got mine yesterday.
Aug 21, 2024 08:17 PM
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CanesFanAug 21, 2024 08:17 PM
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Quote from kevinh :
It's sold out but Sam's Club had the Epix 2nd generation (non-pro) for $350. I just got mine yesterday.
Ah, I did find that post but it did show expired...thanks!
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Aug 22, 2024 12:54 AM
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PssstyeahyouAug 22, 2024 12:54 AM
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I have a Fenix 7 and my wife felt her 6X was too big about 2 months after I bought it new off Amazon (ships&sold by Amazon) wasn't able to return it as it was past 30 days so it sits in the drawer. Smh.

She got this and it took very little effort to scratch the crappy plastic screen of this watch. There are also micro scratches as well on the screen; I can't recommend this watch for that reason.
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Aug 22, 2024 08:07 AM
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Ajak6Aug 22, 2024 08:07 AM
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Is it lighter if I wa t sleep with watch on
Aug 22, 2024 09:47 PM
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tech_alex97Aug 22, 2024 09:47 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.
where can I find this offer
Aug 22, 2024 10:11 PM
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FantasticBike3156Aug 22, 2024 10:11 PM
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Quote from tech_alex97 :
where can I find this offer
It was in the mailer I received. Just go online to REI.com tomorrow and verify it.

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Aug 23, 2024 04:25 AM
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kiknchiknAug 23, 2024 04:25 AM
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The battery on my Forerunner 305 from something like 15+ years ago is FINALLY dying after many thousands of miles of use, so the timing of this is perfect. Hopefully the 265 is just as good.

Thanks!
Aug 23, 2024 04:44 AM
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RabidRhinoAug 23, 2024 04:44 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank RabidRhino

The 965 is one of the best running watches I have ever owned. July 2023 I purchased the 965 for 500. I run a fair amount annually 3000 plus miles. Coming from the Fenix family I thought no way this watch will last well it has. Battery sucks but if you want the AMOLED for maps or a pic of your dog than just be ready for a terrible battery, especially if your running multiband plus track every second vs five seconds and using some of the sleep measure tools. Even though the battery sucks it has just consistently remained terrible but hasn't gotten worse. Just as example tonight I did a 2 hour plus run using multiband and had route course map and pace pro going the entire time with the map constantly on the screen while listening to music from it to my headphones so it is at 70 percent battery right now. I charged it this morning. Anyway, I read somewhere that sometime in September Garmin may be revealing a new watch at some expo. Like someone else said in this post doubtful it's a 967. Possibly a LTE Fenix with AMOLED? Who knows. I don't know anything about the other ones in this series. I do a lot of land clearing that is the one thing I won't use this watch for. That being said I wouldn't toss this watch for any other Garmin except a lte 965 or LTE Fenix. I will get a couple more years out of it I'm sure its worth the money.
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Aug 23, 2024 04:55 AM
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RabidRhinoAug 23, 2024 04:55 AM
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Quote from kiknchikn :
The battery on my Forerunner 305 from something like 15+ years ago is FINALLY dying after many thousands of miles of use, so the timing of this is perfect. Hopefully the 265 is just as good.

Thanks!
Rockin a 305 for 15 years much respect. I imagine any of these newer garmins won't come close but I'm sure you already knew that and just bragging about the 305, which you should be that watch is og legit
Aug 23, 2024 08:56 AM
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billfluAug 23, 2024 08:56 AM
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Quote from CanesFan :
Wonder if Garmin's own website will have the same discount.

I can get 20% off and use $150 from my insurance company's wellness card on the Garmin website but it is through their link I think. Just not sure if they always have regular prices through that link or if they follow the same promos as the regular site and allow to stack the 20% off.
I'm in the same boat with the 20% discount. I checked the Garmin site this morning and the price is still $450. Instead of waiting any longer, I ordered the watch on REI's site, so I can return it if Garmin's site changes in the next couple of days.
Aug 23, 2024 10:25 AM
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kngtmreAug 23, 2024 10:25 AM
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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?
I'm gonna agree with the other reply. I have the 265 and bought my son the 165 for XC. He's very happy with it.
Aug 23, 2024 11:04 AM
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freshytAug 23, 2024 11:04 AM
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Any of these worth upgrading from a venue 2? Normally walk the trails in the park which are big but not super deep in the woods.
Aug 23, 2024 11:34 AM
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psunamiAug 23, 2024 11:34 AM
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I got the 965 from Kohls last Black Friday and I absolutely love this watch. Battery life is usually in the range of 7 to 10 days with moderate exercise (I bike/run 3 or 4 days a week.)

The 965 also has great golfing GPS, if you happen to play golf as well.

I would suggest you get some screen protection item though.. I grabbed a screen protector and cover from Amazon and have no damage in the last year. When I'm paying this much for an item, I'd like to make sure it stays this nice for a long time.

I highly recommend it if you are a moderate/very active person.

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Aug 23, 2024 11:35 AM
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CamelRiderAug 23, 2024 11:35 AM
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Quote from RabidRhino :
The 965 is one of the best running watches I have ever owned. July 2023 I purchased the 965 for 500. I run a fair amount annually 3000 plus miles. Coming from the Fenix family I thought no way this watch will last well it has. Battery sucks but if you want the AMOLED for maps or a pic of your dog than just be ready for a terrible battery, especially if your running multiband plus track every second vs five seconds and using some of the sleep measure tools. Even though the battery sucks it has just consistently remained terrible but hasn't gotten worse. Just as example tonight I did a 2 hour plus run using multiband and had route course map and pace pro going the entire time with the map constantly on the screen while listening to music from it to my headphones so it is at 70 percent battery right now. I charged it this morning. Anyway, I read somewhere that sometime in September Garmin may be revealing a new watch at some expo. Like someone else said in this post doubtful it's a 967. Possibly a LTE Fenix with AMOLED? Who knows. I don't know anything about the other ones in this series. I do a lot of land clearing that is the one thing I won't use this watch for. That being said I wouldn't toss this watch for any other Garmin except a lte 965 or LTE Fenix. I will get a couple more years out of it I'm sure its worth the money.
I can't tell if this is a positive or negative review
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