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General

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Series

Active1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

Forerunner1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Product name Forerunner 965 in the Garmin Forerunner running line.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

W2557AP1N2Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-max.jsRead 14 October 2026Store product data: SKU W2557AP1N, the only variant, Default Title. Manual model numbers A2556 and A2557 cover the global and the US edition. The EU edition W2556GL1N and its NFC are not added.

010-02809-00, 010-02809-01, 010-02809-02, 010-02809-10, 010-02809-11, 010-02809-128Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Store part numbers: US 010-02809-00, -01, -02. International 010-02809-10, -11, -12 (Garmin DE, FR and GB pages). One retailer lists -20 for an Asia Pacific colour. It is not on a maker page and is not stored.

GTIN / EAN

8500716187612Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-max.jsRead 14 October 2026Store barcode 850071618761.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 December 20253Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/amazfit-introduces-active-max-bigger-brighter-and-built-maximum-performance-2025-12Read 14 October 2026

2 March 20234Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-adds-amoled-displays-to-its-next-gen-forerunner-265-and-forerunner-965-gps-running-watchesRead 10 October 2026Maker press release dated 2 March 2023.

Status

Available1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Store page shows Add to cart, the product is in stock at 169.99 USD on the accessed date.

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026The Garmin US page lists the watch with no discontinued flag, list price $599.99 and add to cart. Checked on the access date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Garmin Forerunner 9709Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-PH/blog/fitness/the-difference-between-garmin-forerunner-965-and-970Read 10 October 2026Maker blog compares Forerunner 965 with the new Forerunner 970 as an upgrade path. Relationship only. No Forerunner 970 value is copied.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Forerunner-970-Garmin-replaces-Forerunner-965-with-new-smartwatch-that-arrives-for-749.1017596.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's headline says Garmin replaces the Forerunner 965 with the Forerunner 970 and the text says the 970 effectively succeeds the 965.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1693Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/amazfit-introduces-active-max-bigger-brighter-and-built-maximum-performance-2025-12Read 14 October 2026Pricing and Availability: $169.00 on Amazfit.com and Amazon. The US store lists 169.99 USD today. Tom's Guide names the starting price as $169.

From $599.991Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 20264Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-adds-amoled-displays-to-its-next-gen-forerunner-265-and-forerunner-965-gps-running-watchesRead 10 October 20265Press releasegarmin.com/it-IT/newsroom/forerunner-265-965-amoledRead 10 October 20266Maker product pagegarmin.com/de-DE/p/886725Read 10 October 20267Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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From €649.991Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 20264Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-adds-amoled-displays-to-its-next-gen-forerunner-265-and-forerunner-965-gps-running-watchesRead 10 October 20265Press releasegarmin.com/it-IT/newsroom/forerunner-265-965-amoledRead 10 October 20266Maker product pagegarmin.com/de-DE/p/886725Read 10 October 20267Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

US, DE, FR, GB5Press releasegarmin.com/it-IT/newsroom/forerunner-265-965-amoledRead 10 October 2026Garmin DE, FR and GB store pages list the international SKUs 010-02809-10, -11 and -12. The US store lists -00, -01 and -02.7Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Same SKUs are sold in Germany, France and the UK.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

Carbon Gray DLC Titanium Bezel with Black Case, Titanium Bezel with Whitestone Case1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Maker US page lists three colorways. 010-02809-00 Carbon Gray DLC Titanium Bezel with Black Case and Black/Powder Gray Silicone Band. 010-02809-01 Titanium Bezel with Whitestone Case and Whitestone/Powder Gray Silicone Band. 010-02809-02 Carbon Gray DLC Titanium Bezel with Black Case and Amp Yellow/Black Silicone Band. The case colour is stored in Colors and the band in Strap.

Segment

Sport1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Active family positioned for training. Tom's Guide calls it a sports-oriented smartwatch.

Sport1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Maker category: premium running watch for runners and triathletes (Running and Multisport lines).

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

48.5mm1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Case width and height 48.5 mm. Colour: Black only.

47mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Maker launch release names a 47 mm case. Physical size is 47.2 x 47.2 x 13.2 mm.4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-adds-amoled-displays-to-its-next-gen-forerunner-265-and-forerunner-965-gps-running-watchesRead 10 October 2026

Case shape

Round1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Round case and round 1.4 inch diameter display (manual and product images).

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Mixed materials1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical Specifications > Body Material: Frame: Aluminum Alloy, Case: Polymer. Stored as mixed.

Fibre-reinforced polymer12Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-965Read 10 October 2026Spec table, Material: titanium bezel, fiber-reinforced polymer case, silicone strap. The maker names only the bezel, lens and strap.

Case material (as published)

Aluminum alloy frame with polymer case1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

Fiber-reinforced polymer case with titanium bezel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Maker names only the titanium bezel, the Gorilla Glass lens and the silicone strap. The fiber-reinforced polymer case comes from the Gadgets and Wearables spec table.12Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-965Read 10 October 2026Same table row: titanium bezel with a fiber-reinforced polymer case.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height48.5Width48.5Thickness12.2mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical Specifications > Dimensions (without heart rate base): 48.5 x 48.5 x 12.2 mm.

Height47.2Width47.2Thickness13.2mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs tab: Physical size 47.2 x 47.2 x 13.2 mm. The page does not say whether the heart rate sensor bump is included.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

39.5g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Weight (without strap): 39.5 g. No weight with strap is published.

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Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Water-Resistance Grade 5 ATM. Footnote 14: 50 m static, tested to ISO 22810:2010 by TUV-SUD.4Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ebee4a37f9738b85defbef6b93194aef44753e63015757d5d56ccbd7659e6d1e_optim_cropped.pdfRead 14 October 2026Basic Parameters: water resistance rating 5 ATM. Repair and Maintenance says the watch cannot be used for snorkeling, diving or high-speed water activities.

5ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: water rating 5 ATM. Manual footnote: the device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. Garmin water ratings state no standard.

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Footnote 14: according to ISO 22810:2010, passed third-party testing by TUV-SUD.

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Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min0Max45°C4Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ebee4a37f9738b85defbef6b93194aef44753e63015757d5d56ccbd7659e6d1e_optim_cropped.pdfRead 14 October 2026Basic Parameters, model number A2556/A2557: working temperature 0 to 45 C. Reseller-hosted copy of Amazfit's Product Manual (importer Beryko).

Min-20Max60°C2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: operating temperature range -20 to 60 C. The charging range of 0 to 45 C is not stored.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: Display type AMOLED (optional always-on mode).

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.5in(3.8 cm)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Display Size 1.5 in, AMOLED.

1.4in(3.6 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: Display size 1.4 inch (35.4 mm) diameter. Round display.

Resolution

480 × 480px1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

454 × 454px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

323ppi1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Display PPI: 323, as published.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

3,000nits1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Peak up to 3,000 nits. Footnote 4: 3,000 nit brightness is not supported below 30% battery. With automatic brightness enabled the watch can reach up to 2,000 nits in some environments. Peak claim, not a measurement.

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Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical Specifications > Battery lists AoD mode battery life of up to 10 days.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_active_max/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 14 October 2026Always On Display: enable the AOD in Settings > Display. Standby screen keeps time and some watch face information.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: AMOLED (optional always-on mode).

Display cover

Other glass1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Strengthened glass with anti-fingerprint coating1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Touchscreen: strengthened glass plus anti-fingerprint coating. Not sapphire.

Corning Gorilla Glass 3 DX1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: lens material Corning Gorilla Glass 3 DX. Bezel material is titanium and strap material is silicone.

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Zepp OS is Amazfit's own watch software. The Software Updates section names Zepp OS 6.

Proprietary12Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-965Read 10 October 2026Daily smart features: Operating system at launch Garmin proprietary.

OS at launch

Zepp OS 56Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-active-maxRead 14 October 2026Operating system at launch: Zepp OS 5.

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Software

Zepp OS1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

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Latest OS

Zepp OS 61Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Software Updates, August 2026 OTA 4: upgraded to Zepp OS 6. The os.zepp.com Zepp OS 6 list also names Active Max.10Maker product pageos.zepp.com/compatibility-zepp-os-6Read 14 October 2026Current maker compatibility list names Amazfit Active Max for Zepp OS 6. This is the current major version, not a patch version. Feature availability varies by watch.

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Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Supported Devices: Android 7.0 and above, iOS 14.0 and above. Requires the Zepp App. The user manual says iOS 14.0 and the reseller-hosted product manual says iOS 15.0, so no phone requirement text is stored.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: smartphone compatibility iPhone and Android.

Phone requirement

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App store

Yes9Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/amazfit/active-maxRead 14 October 2026App ecosystem row: Zepp OS third-party mini-app store.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: Connect IQ downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps, plus an on-device Connect IQ Store.

Voice assistants

Zepp Flow1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Zepp Flow, select countries and regions. English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Portuguese.

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Chipset

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NXP RT59510Press articletechinsights.com/blog/deep-dive-teardown-garmin-forerunner-965-a04578-smartwatchRead 10 October 2026Teardown: NXP supplied the MRT595SFFOC MCU (RT595 family) as the main MCU. Garmin does not publish a chipset.

Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Ambiq Apollo3 Blue10Press articletechinsights.com/blog/deep-dive-teardown-garmin-forerunner-965-a04578-smartwatchRead 10 October 2026Teardown: Ambiq Apollo3 Blue MCU collects and prepares all sensor data for the main MCU.

Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

4GB1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 20264GB storage, nominal.

32GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: Memory/History 32 GB. Maps, music and activity history share it.10Press articletechinsights.com/blog/deep-dive-teardown-garmin-forerunner-965-a04578-smartwatchRead 10 October 2026Teardown: Samsung KLMBG2JETD-B041 32 GB NAND flash. Agrees with the maker's 32 GB.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

BioTracker PPG biometric sensor (5 photodiodes and 2 LEDs)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Sensors > Health: BioTracker PPG biometric sensor (5PD + 2LED).

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor. No generation is stated.

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

No6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-active-maxRead 14 October 2026Electrical heart rate: No. ECG: No. The maker sensor list has only the PPG sensor.

No11Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/03/garmin-forerunner-965-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: no ECG hardware in the Forerunner 965, confirmed by Garmin and visible from the underside of the unit.

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Blood-oxygen saturation 24-hour and manual measurement. Not a medical device.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, yes with spot-check and optional all-day acclimation and sleep tracking. Not a medical device.

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 202624H Monitoring lists skin temperature (thermometer).

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs list a Thermometer, which is a temperature sensor, and no skin-temperature metric. Gadgets and Wearables lists skin temperature as No.11Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/03/garmin-forerunner-965-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review lists no skin-temperature feature for the Forerunner 965.12Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-965Read 10 October 2026Health table: Skin temperature No.

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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None1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs list no blood pressure feature. Gadgets and Wearables lists blood pressure as No.12Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-965Read 10 October 2026Health table: Blood pressure No.

Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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No12Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-965Read 10 October 2026Sensors table: galvanic skin response No.

Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 20265Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_active_max/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 14 October 2026Control center supported features include Barometer.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: barometric altimeter.

Compass

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026The user manual Control Center lists Compass and Barometer. The spec table lists a geomagnetic sensor.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_active_max/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 14 October 2026Control center supported features include Barometer and Compass.8Reviewlivescience.com/health/exercise/amazfit-active-max-smartwatch-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review lists single-band GPS, compass and altimeter.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Heart rate, SpO2 and stress monitoring, abnormal high and low heart-rate alerts and low SpO2 alerts, sleep stages including REM, sleep HRV, sleep score, BioCharge/HybridCharge energy score and menstrual cycle tracking. Heart-rate sampling can be set to 1 minute at the lowest, so continuous heart rate is not claimed. No ECG, sleep apnea or hypertension features.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs list heart rate every second, high and low abnormal heart rate alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress, training readiness and women's health in Garmin Connect. Sleep stages are in the manual.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sleep score screen displays total sleep time, a sleep score and sleep stage information. Menstrual cycle tracking is in the Garmin Connect section.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Ski resort maps1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Smart recognition of 8 sports and 25 strength movements, VO2 max, training load, recovery time, rep, set and rest detection, interval training on the watch, pool and open water swimming modes, offline maps with turn-by-turn directions and imported-route navigation. VO2 max and real-time performance scores work in running modes only. 170+ sports modes is not an exact count.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Climb detection, Golf courses, Ski resort maps1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs list VO2 Max (run), training load, recovery time, running dynamics, running power, pool and open-water swim metrics, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance, TracBack, ClimbPro, preloaded ski resort maps and 43,000 preloaded golf courses. Running dynamics such as ground contact time balance need an accessory (HRM-Pro or pod). Turn-by-turn is in the manual.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Course turn-by-turn directions: view a list of turn-by-turn directions for your route.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Connection to Peripheral Workout Devices: heart rate belt, running and cycling power meters, cycling speedometer and cadence meter. Footnote 13: Bluetooth LE devices only.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs list foot pod capable, speed and cadence sensor support, power meter compatible, smart trainer control and HR broadcast. Heart rate monitor pairing is in the manual (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors).2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Pairing Your Wireless Sensors: ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors including heart rate monitors.

Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/amazfit-active-max-review-a-high-end-garmin-dupe-for-the-price-of-an-entry-level-smartwatchRead 14 October 2026You won't find fall or crash detection.

No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Incident detection works only during certain outdoor activities. It is not general fall detection.

Car crash detection

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/amazfit-active-max-review-a-high-end-garmin-dupe-for-the-price-of-an-entry-level-smartwatchRead 14 October 2026You won't find fall or crash detection.

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

No6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-active-maxRead 14 October 2026Emergency SOS: No. Satellite SOS: No. Fall detection: No.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: Safety and Tracking lists Assistance. Assistance sends the location to preset emergency contacts through the paired phone. It does not call emergency services.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: live event sharing (LiveTrack).

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

No6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-active-maxRead 14 October 2026LED flashlight: No. The control center flashlight lights the display, which is not a dedicated LED.

No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Using the Flashlight Screen: the screen turns on to use the watch as a flashlight. No dedicated LED, so this is not counted.

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-active-maxRead 14 October 2026Sensors list GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and BeiDou. The maker page says five satellite systems without naming them. Frequency bands are not given.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors table lists GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou with SatIQ technology.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/amazfit-active-max-review-a-high-end-garmin-dupe-for-the-price-of-an-entry-level-smartwatchRead 14 October 2026The onboard GPS antenna is a single-band affair.8Reviewlivescience.com/health/exercise/amazfit-active-max-smartwatch-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review calls the GPS single-band. Its unit lists Zepp Pay NFC, so it may be the EMEA edition.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs list Multi-band GPS. The battery table calls it All-Systems GNSS plus Multi-Band.

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Free downloadable maps, with OSM import. Footnote 2: the downloaded map must match the real location and a route file must be imported for navigation. Maps include ski resorts.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs list built-in mapping and preloaded road and trail maps.

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Connection: Bluetooth, BLE 5.3.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: connectivity Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi.

Bluetooth version

5.31Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Connection: Bluetooth, BLE 5.3.4Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ebee4a37f9738b85defbef6b93194aef44753e63015757d5d56ccbd7659e6d1e_optim_cropped.pdfRead 14 October 2026Basic Parameters: Bluetooth version V5.3, 2400-2483.5 MHz, output power under 13 dBm.

5.010Press articletechinsights.com/blog/deep-dive-teardown-garmin-forerunner-965-a04578-smartwatchRead 10 October 2026Teardown: Silicon Labs RS9116N-SB00-B00 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5.0 module. The Garmin spec lists no Bluetooth version.

Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

No6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-active-maxRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi: No. The maker spec table lists no Wi-Fi.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: connectivity Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi standard

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Wi-Fi 43Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Forerunner%20965.pdfRead 10 October 2026Same report lists 802.11b/g/n modulation (DSSS for b, OFDM for g and n) on 2412-2462 MHz. That is Wi-Fi 4.

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: EU wireless frequencies 2.4 GHz at 18.6 dBm maximum. Wi-Fi is set up in the Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network section. The Garmin generic Wi-Fi FAQ states 2.4 GHz only.

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-active-maxRead 14 October 2026Cellular: No.7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/amazfit-active-max-review-a-high-end-garmin-dupe-for-the-price-of-an-entry-level-smartwatchRead 14 October 2026Spec table: cellular support No.

No12Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-965Read 10 October 2026Daily smart features: Cellular No. The maker lists no LTE. DC Rainmaker also says the watch has no LTE.

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

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Yes2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: EU wireless frequencies include 13.56 MHz. Garmin Pay payments use NFC.

Contactless payments

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs list Garmin Pay contactless payments. The manual EU wireless table lists 13.56 MHz (NFC).

Payment services

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Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

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ANT+

No1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Footnote 13: peripheral devices connect over Bluetooth LE only. No ANT+ is listed.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: connectivity Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi.

Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Speaker and Mic: Support.

No12Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-965Read 10 October 2026Sensors table: Speakers No and Microphone No. The maker lists no speaker and no voice calls. Its Garmin Pay and Bluetooth entries are not used.

Microphones

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Phone only1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Bluetooth phone calls and texts through the paired phone. No cellular model.

None1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs list only text response and reject phone call with text (Android only). No voice calls on the watch. The reviewer sources list no speaker or microphone.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 20264GB for up to 100 hours of podcast playback. Continuous GPS usage with music: up to 22 hours. Footnote 1 says podcast support arrives by software update. The FAQ says third-party music apps cannot be installed.7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/amazfit-active-max-review-a-high-end-garmin-dupe-for-the-price-of-an-entry-level-smartwatchRead 14 October 20264GB of onboard storage for saving up to 100 hours of music or podcasts.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs list music storage and plays and controls watch music.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

21Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical Specifications > Buttons: 2.

52Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Overview lists five buttons: LIGHT, UP, DOWN, START STOP and BACK. The touchscreen is not counted as a button.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Up button, Down button4Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ebee4a37f9738b85defbef6b93194aef44753e63015757d5d56ccbd7659e6d1e_optim_cropped.pdfRead 14 October 2026About the Watch: Up button and Down button. Strap-lug screws are not operating buttons.

LIGHT, UP, DOWN, START/STOP, BACK2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Overview names LIGHT, UP, DOWN, START/STOP and BACK. START and STOP share one button.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

None5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_active_max/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 14 October 2026Basic operations show touch gestures, an upper button and a lower button. No rotating crown.

None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Overview lists the touchscreen and five buttons. No crown.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

None5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_active_max/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 14 October 2026No rotating bezel in the manual. Tom's Guide calls the tachymeter bezel faux and flush with the glass, so it is decorative.

None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Overview lists the touchscreen and five buttons. The bezel is fixed.

Gestures

Cover the screen to turn it off5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_active_max/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 14 October 2026Basic operations, page 2: cover the screen to turn it off.

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

658mAh1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026658 mAh, rated value.

420mAh10Press articletechinsights.com/blog/deep-dive-teardown-garmin-forerunner-965-a04578-smartwatchRead 10 October 2026Teardown of model A04578: larger battery, 420 mAh versus 342 mAh in the Forerunner 955. Nominal pack voltage is not stated, so no Wh figure is stored.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AAmazfit Active Max

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	600
Heavy use	No	312
Always-on	No	240
GPS	No	64
GPS with music	No	22

Source1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Up to values. Typical 25 days: static watch face, voice assistant off, heart rate every 5 minutes, 8 hours a day sleep and breathing monitoring, 15 minutes a week calls, 30 minutes a week music and three 30-minute GPS runs a week. Heavy 13 days: dynamic watch face, voice assistant on, heart rate every minute, 30 minutes a week calls, 60 minutes a week music and the same GPS runs. AoD mode 10 days has no stated conditions beyond that. Continuous GPS 64 h. GPS with music 22 h.

BGarmin Forerunner 965

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	552
GPS	No	31
GPS, automatic system selection	No	22
GPS, dual-band	No	19
GPS with music	No	10.5
GPS, automatic system selection with music	No	9.5
GPS, dual-band with music	No	8.5
GPS, power saving	No	34

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs tab battery life and manual Specifications table, April 2026 manual. Smartwatch mode up to 23 days (552 h). GPS-only mode up to 31 h. SatIQ (AutoSelect) up to 22 h. All-Systems plus Multi-Band up to 19 h. GPS-only with music up to 10.5 h. AutoSelect with music up to 9.5 h. All-Systems plus Multi-Band with music up to 8.5 h. Manual only: UltraTrac mode with wrist-based heart rate up to 34 h. UltraTrac records track points less often, so it is stored as GPS power saving. Activity modes include wrist-based heart rate. Smartwatch mode includes activity tracking, notifications and heart rate. No always-on-display claim is published.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, Battery Life Information: GPS Only 31 h, Auto Select 22 h, All + Multi-Band 19 h, each with music 10.5, 9.5 and 8.5 h, UltraTrac 34 h, smartwatch mode up to 23 days.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

600h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

552h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

240h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

64h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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No11Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/03/garmin-forerunner-965-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review comparison list: no solar edition of the Forerunner 965. Charging is by cable only.

Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Magnetic pins4Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ebee4a37f9738b85defbef6b93194aef44753e63015757d5d56ccbd7659e6d1e_optim_cropped.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging the Watch: the metal contacts on the back of the watch fit the charging base. The page calls it a magnetic charging head. Conductive pins, not Qi.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: Garmin proprietary plug charger.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

Input DC 5 V, 500 mA max. The product manual recommends a power adapter with a charging current of 1 A or more. The USB-C cable is not included.4Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ebee4a37f9738b85defbef6b93194aef44753e63015757d5d56ccbd7659e6d1e_optim_cropped.pdfRead 14 October 2026Basic Parameters: Input DC 5 V 500 mA MAX. Charging the Watch note 2 recommends a power adapter with 1 A or more. The US page says the USB-C cable is not included.

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

120min9Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/amazfit/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Charging row: approximately 2 hours for a full charge. Approximate, charger not stated. The page lists NFC for EMEA only and no ANT+.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

AAmazfit Active Max

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BGarmin Forerunner 965

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use, always-on	145

Source11Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/03/garmin-forerunner-965-depth-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Second review unit with always-on display enabled, default brightness. Charged to 100 percent on a Thursday at 8 PM, then 7.5 hours of workouts over six days (40 min run, two trainer rides, 70 min run, 3 h 10 min ride with GPS and power meter). The watch reached 5 percent by 9 PM on the Wednesday, 145 hours later. Not a complete discharge, so the figure is a lower bound and not extrapolated. The first review unit had a fault and is not used.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

22mm1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Strap Attachment 22mm in the model comparison and Strap Width: 22mm in the specs.

22mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: QuickFit watch band compatible, yes (22 mm compatible).

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: QuickFit watch band compatible, 22 mm.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

22 mm strap attachment1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Compare table: Strap Attachment 22mm. The product manual shows spring-bar strap attachment. The lug screws are not strap-release controls.

QuickFit 221Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: QuickFit watch band compatible, 22 mm.

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Strap Materials: Silicone. Classic pin buckle.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: strap material silicone, the strap sold with the watch.

Strap

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AAmazfit Active Max

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BGarmin Forerunner 965

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
135	205

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Specs: fits wrists with a circumference of 135-205 mm with the supplied silicone band. The page names no strap size label.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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IPH-045783Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Forerunner%20965.pdfRead 10 October 2026Garmin-hosted compliance report for model A04578 (Forerunner 965): FCC ID IPH-04578, test report dated 16 December 2022.

SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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0.25W/kg3Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Forerunner%20965.pdfRead 10 October 2026SAR test report, FCC regime: maximum reported 10 g SAR for the extremity (wrist) is 0.25 W/kg for Wi-Fi and below 0.1 W/kg for Bluetooth and BLE, against a 4.0 W/kg general-population limit.

SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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0.25W/kg2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: EU SAR values 0.86 W/kg torso and 0.25 W/kg limb.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Smartwatch (including standard strap), Magnetic charging head (no cable), Instruction manual1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Packing List. The page notes the USB-C charging cable is not included.

Forerunner 965 GPS running watch, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026Maker In the Box tab: Forerunner 965 GPS running watch, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation.

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026Packing list has the magnetic charging head but no mains or USB power adapter.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026The box has a charging/data cable and no mains adapter.

Links

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Product page

us.amazfit.com/products/active-max1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/8867251Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

us.amazfit.com/products/active-max1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/8867251Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/886725Read 10 October 2026

Manual

support.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_active_max/files/user-manual.pdf.pdf5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_active_max/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 14 October 2026

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdf2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0221611A-992D-495E-8DED-1DD448F7A066/EN-US/Forerunner_965_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Forerunner 965 Owner's Manual, English (US), revision April 2026.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/active-maxRead 14 October 2026US store page lists 1 Year Warranty. The product manual states a 12-month manufacturing-defect warranty or the period required by local consumer law. US market only.

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