Garmin is once again present with a new wearable device through the introduction of the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965. Compared to the previous generation, the new generation of Forerunner is now more attractive through the use of a built-in AMOLED screen, as well as being the first to support it in the series. Not only that, the physical buttons have also been redesigned for ease of use with long-lasting comfort.
Starting with the Forerunner 265, it is available in two sizes, the 42mm which has a battery life of up to 24 hours in GPS mode and up to 15 days in smartwatch mode. Next. The 46mm variant can be used for up to 20 hours in GPS mode and up to 13 hours in smartwatch mode.
Designed specifically for athletes, this watch is also loaded with various built-in health and fitness functions that help them plan their activities better. For example, such as daily exercise recommendations and status, built-in sports application with more than 30 activity options, Garmin trainer, sleep time monitoring, stress detection, real-time heart rate tracking, VO2 Max, menstrual cycle and pregnancy and so on.
Apart from that, it also supports smart notifications, while also allowing users to download songs from various applications such as Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music (premium subscription required) to listen without a phone. Non-cash payment capabilities through Garmin Pay are also available on this 1.3-inch watch with a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels.
Next, the Forerunner 965 features a lightweight titanium bezel with a larger 1.4-inch front panel with a resolution of 454 X 454 pixels. The main panel of the watch is also stronger with the new Corning Gorilla Glass DX layer. Battery life is also longer up to 31 hours in GPS mode, further increasing to 23 days in smartwatch mode.
Various fitness and health functions like the Forerunner 265 can also be accessed on this watch. But there are still some other advantages to this watch that support built-in mapping and the ability to store more songs.
For the sale price, the Garmin Forerunner 265 is sold at $449.99 (~RM2013), while the Forerunner 965 is offered at $599.99 (~RM2684) each.