This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 970.
Best for: Competitive runners, triathletes, and ultramarathon runners who want full maps, running dynamics, and premium build.
Full details →Late in cycle — a new model is likely coming
Best for: Anyone who wants serious health and fitness tracking without the bulk or cost of a full smartwatch. Works with both Android and iPhone, making it the most accessible Fitbit tracker in the lineup.
Full details →| Garmin Forerunner 965 | Fitbit Charge | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Sports GPS | Fitness Tracker |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Battery | 23 days | 7 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Health sensors | hr, spo2, hrv, stress, body battery, training readiness, running dynamics | ecg, spo2, eda stress, hr |
| Released | Mar 1, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Cycle length | 806 days | 731 days |
| Cycle advice | superseded | bad |
| Deals advice | clearance | great |
| Next model | — | Fitbit Charge 7 (Expected 2026) |
Turn-by-turn navigation on full TopoActive maps — essential for trail running and mountain racing.
Cadence, stride length, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, and running power.
Enough for week-long trail ultras without a charge.
Full ECG, electrodermal activity stress sensing, SpO2, and continuous heart rate in a tracker thinner than most smartwatches.
Google Maps navigation, Google Wallet NFC payments, and YouTube Music controls — more useful on-device apps than any previous Charge.
7 days of typical use, dropping to around 30 minutes per GPS workout session before needing a charge.