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March is finally here, and this means one thing for the exercise buffs like ourselves — it's time to take full advantage of this season's spring sales and save big on a fitness tracker upgrade. True, the main shopping events of the season may still be weeks away, but the seasonal discounts have already started trickling in. In fact, some of these early deals are true show-stoppers. Take the Garmin Forerunner 965, for example.
The Garmin Forerunner 965, one of the best running smartwatches ever made, is now a huge 33% off and at its lowest-ever price at Amazon. The same deal is also available at Walmart.
Andrew Williams, our trusted fitness tech reviewer, is a big fan of this watch — and it's not that easy to impress someone who tests fitness trackers for a living. He gave it a glowing 4.5-star rating in his full Garmin Forerunner 965 review, and included it in our guides to the best Garmin watches and best running watches. Trust us when we say it's a real gem even at full price.
Andrew Williams is a London-based freelance journalist and reviewer. He has written about fitness tech for over a decade, contributing to sites such as WIRED, TechRadar, TrustedReviews, Wareable, Stuff, T3, and many others. At Live Science, Andrew has reviewed dozens of Garmin watches and actively contributes to our fitness tracker buying guides.
The Garmin Forerunner 965 is an athlete's dream, whether it comes to design, functionality or performance. This watch has everything a runner or triathlete may ever need or want, from a lightweight design and excellent tracking accuracy to stacks of offline maps and exceptionally reliable multi-band GPS. Plus, it lasts up to a whopping 23 days on a single charge — enough to withstand the demands of multi-day running competitions.
Moreover, it simply looks good. With its bright AMOLED display and sleek, unobtrusive build, the Garmin Forerunner 965 is more akin to an everyday smartwatch than a serious workout tracking tool. You can wear it anywhere and anytime you like, without constantly feeling its presence on your wrist, clashing with your formal clothes, or catching it on exercise equipment.
The best part? The Garmin Forerunner 965 is now the cheapest it has ever been. This deal is not to be missed!
Key features: 1.4-inch AMOLED screen, 5ATM water resistance, up to 23 days of battery life, titanium bezel, GPS, offline maps
Product launched: March 2023
Price history: Before today's deal, the lowest price on the Garmin Forerunner 965 was $449.99, and for the better part of this year, the price sat at $589.99. Today's offers from Walmart and Amazon bring the price down to $399.99, which is the lowest price we have ever seen.
Price comparison: Amazon: $399.99 | Walmart: $399.99 | Best Buy: $499.99 | Garmin: $499.99
Reviews consensus: Universally rated as one of the best running watches on the market, the Garmin Forerunner 965 won reviewers across the board with its top-notch accuracy, advanced workout tracking features and sleek, easy-on-the-wrist design. Many testers also praised it for its vibrant display and long battery life. Negative remarks were few and far between, and often revolved around the relatively high price of the Garmin Forerunner 965. A few reviewers also complained about the lack of a built-in flashlight.
TechRadar: ★★★★½ | Tom's Guide: ★★★★½ | Live Science: ★★★★½ | Coach: ★★★★★ | T3: ★★★★★
Featured in guides: Best Garmin watches, Best running watches.
✅ Buy it if: You are a serious runner looking for a highly accurate and functional workout tracking tool.
❌ Don't buy it if: You are a running beginner, or looking for something more budget-friendly (such as the Amazfit Active 2, now 20% off at Amazon.)
Check out our other guides to the best budget fitness trackers, smart rings, sleep trackers and much more.
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