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Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) vs Garmin Forerunner 965

Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)

2023 · $749 today

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Garmin Garmin Forerunner 965Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 965

2023 · $499 today

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Health trackingFitnessBatteryDisplayComfortValue
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)Garmin Forerunner 965

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Why Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is better

  • Water Resistance: 100m vs 50m(2.0× more)

Why Garmin Forerunner 965 is better

  • Battery Life: 360 hrs (15 days) smartwatch, AMOLED vs 144 hrs (6 days) smartwatch, AMOLED(2.5× more)
  • Weight: 53g vs 75g(42% less)
  • Charging Time: 100 min full charge vs 120 min full charge(20% less)

Verdict

Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecGarmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)Garmin Forerunner 965
Sensors
Heart Rate SensorOptical (Elevate Gen4)Optical (Elevate Gen4)
SpO2 SensorYesYes
Skin TemperatureNoNo
ECGNoNo
Battery
Battery Life144 hrs (6 days) smartwatch, AMOLED360 hrs (15 days) smartwatch, AMOLED
Charging Time120 min full charge100 min full charge
Display
Display TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen Size47mm47mm
Always-On DisplayYesYes
Build
Weight75g53g
Water Resistance100m50m
Case MaterialTitaniumFiber-reinforced polymer