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Garmin Forerunner 965 GPS Running Smartwatch (Black & Gray)
+ Free S/H$400
$600
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personally I think the Fenix E would be a better value but can't afford either
neither has ECG, only the 970 / Fenix8
actually there is one benefit to the 965 vs 970, the 965 has twice the RAM memory
(this means apps run better or more of them)
but if you can live without 5 physical buttons, oddly the Venu 3 / 3s might be the best Garmin value right now as factory refurbished around $280, it has maximum memory AND ecg
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/comp...uct=8730
The 965 is essentially just a amoled 955 so it's not a big jump
Either way.. My 255 is still working great... No need yet.. Must resist...
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I tried the FR 265 back in 2023 and sold it after four months to go back to the 255 for battery life and screen visibility in sunlight.
I really wish Garmin specialized their product lines more. Non-fitness features like AMOLED/MicroLED screens and phone calls from the device feel more appropriate for the Venu line and "premium" versions of FR and fenix. If they released a new FR model with a MIP screen and minor fitness- and health-focused upgrades like training readiness and skin temperature for $350-400, I'd buy it immediately.
All that said: if I were buying an AMOLED model right now, I'd get this one. I strongly prefer buttons over touch screens for interaction (so Venu is out), I think the FR 570/970 models are significantly overpriced for features, and the 965 has much better battery life than the 265 (as well as full maps support). Just kinda sucks to spend $400 on a three year old device.
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