Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 965
2023 · Fitness + health
88
/ 100
From $599
VS
Garmin
Garmin Epix Pro
2023 · Fitness + health
88
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Garmin Forerunner 965 lands at 88 and Garmin Epix Pro at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Garmin Forerunner 965 if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Pick Garmin Epix Pro if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Garmin Forerunner 965 88
vs 88 Garmin Epix Pro
Score breakdown
Garmin Forerunner 965
88 battery 94
display 88
fitness 88
health 86
durability 86
Garmin Epix Pro
88 battery 94
display 88
fitness 88
health 86
durability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 965 | Garmin Epix Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
Garmin Forerunner 965
Pros
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
Cons
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
Garmin Epix Pro
Pros
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
Cons
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
FAQ: Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Garmin Epix Pro
Which is better, Garmin Forerunner 965 or Garmin Epix Pro? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Garmin Forerunner 965 worth the price? +
At $599, Garmin Forerunner 965 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.
Is Garmin Epix Pro worth the price? +
At $899, Garmin Epix Pro delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.
Does Garmin Forerunner 965 or Garmin Epix Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.