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General

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Series

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

Race1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

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

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.

SS051645000, SS051646000, SS051647000, OW2651Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 20264Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 10.2: radio equipment type OW265.

GTIN / EAN

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

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.

15 October 20265Press releasesuunto.com/de-at/Nachrichten/suunto-launches-race-3s-next-generation-performance-watchRead 20 October 2026Suunto launch announcement dated 15 October 2026.

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

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.

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.

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

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

$5991Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026The US page lists $599 with pre-order shipping from 29 October 2026. Trade press reports $599 as the launch price.9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2026/10/suunto-race-3s-in-depth-review-upgrade.htmlRead 20 October 2026DC Rainmaker in-depth review: priced at $599 USD and 499 EUR. The review's battery figures are an extrapolation from one 98-minute run and are not stored as a measurement.

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.

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

€4993Maker product pagesuunto.com/de-de/Produkte/Sportuhren/suunto-race-3s/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026German Suunto store page structured data: price 499.00 EUR, in stock. Germany, incl. VAT. Trade press reports 499 EUR as the European launch price on 15 October 2026.

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

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.

US, DE, GB1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026US store sells it as a pre-order. The German and UK Suunto stores sell it from 15 October 2026.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Titanium Black, Titanium Feather, Titanium Orchid1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 20265Press releasesuunto.com/de-at/Nachrichten/suunto-launches-race-3s-next-generation-performance-watchRead 20 October 2026Three colours: Orchid, Feather and Black.

Segment

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

Sport1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

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.

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

46mm1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

Case shape

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

Round1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026The product photos show a round case. The spec table lists watch diameter 46 mm.

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.

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.

Mixed materials1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026The spec table lists the case as glass fibre reinforced polyamide and the bezel as titanium. The FAQ says the bezel and case-back are titanium and the case is a high-performance polymer. The EU page lists the case as titanium, so the pages differ. The US and APAC wording is used.

Case material (as published)

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.

Glass fibre reinforced polyamide case with titanium bezel and titanium case-back1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

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

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Titanium1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

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

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.

Height46Width46Thickness11.4mm(1.8 × 1.8 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Measurements: 46 x 46 x 11.4 mm. Whether the thickness includes the heart rate sensor is not stated.

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

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38g(1.3 oz)5Press releasesuunto.com/de-at/Nachrichten/suunto-launches-race-3s-next-generation-performance-watchRead 20 October 2026German release: 56 g including the silicone strap and only 38 g for the watch without strap.

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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56g(2 oz)1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec table: weight 56 g. The FAQ says around 56 g with the silicone strap.

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 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.

5ATM1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec table: water resistance 50 m. Marketing and FAQ: 5 ATM, not built for scuba diving. The user guide says 100 m according to ISO 22810, which conflicts with the product page. The product page value is stored.

Water resistance standard

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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.

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.

Min-20Max55°C1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec table: operating -20 to +55 C. The same range is given for storage.

Display

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Display type

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

OLED1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

Display type (as published)

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

AMOLED1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026The spec table says display type matrix and backlight AMOLED. The FAQ says LTPO AMOLED while the launch press release says LTPS hybrid AMOLED. The generic OLED class and the name AMOLED are stored.

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

1.4in(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.

1.32in(3.4 cm)1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

Resolution

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

466 × 466px1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

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

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Display area

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Touchscreen

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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60Hz1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

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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5Hz1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Flagship Display section: 5 Hz to 60 Hz adaptive refresh rate.

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.

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2,000nits1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Flagship Display section: 2000 nits peak brightness. Suunto compares it with 600 nits on the Race S.

Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Battery table gives separate figures with AOD. The user guide has an Always-on display setting.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 3.2: Always-on display can be toggled on or off.

Display cover

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

Sapphire1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

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.

Sapphire crystal1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec table: glass material sapphire crystal.

Platform

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Platform

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

Proprietary4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026The user guide documents Suunto's own watch software and the Suunto app. No Wear OS, watchOS or HarmonyOS is named. The maker states no OS name.

OS at launch

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Software

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Latest OS

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Works with

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

iOS, Android1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

Phone requirement

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Suunto app on iOS 17 or later, or Android 8 or later1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026FAQ, connecting to the Suunto app: iOS 17 or later, or Android 8 or later.

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.

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Voice assistants

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Chipset

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.

Ambiq Apollo 5101Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Performance section: new-generation Apollo 510 chip. The maker does not name Ambiq. Ambiq is named by The5KRunner and DC Rainmaker.5Press releasesuunto.com/de-at/Nachrichten/suunto-launches-race-3s-next-generation-performance-watchRead 20 October 2026German release names the new-generation Apollo 510 processor.

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

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.

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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.

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.

64GB1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec table: offline map storage size 64GB (maps+music). Space available to the user is not stated.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

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.

Optical wrist heart rate sensor with six LEDs and four photodetectors1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Performance section names an upgraded wrist sensor behind a 2.5D curved lens. The press release names six LEDs and four photodetectors.

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

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.

No6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/suunto-race-3-sRead 20 October 2026Spec table: ECG No.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026FAQ: blood oxygen on demand and during sleep, for reference only. The EU spec table lists altitude acclimation with blood oxygen.

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

No6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/suunto-race-3-sRead 20 October 2026Spec table: skin temperature No.

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

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.

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Compass section: Race 3S has a gyro-assisted compass.

Barometric altimeter

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

Compass

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

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

Yes6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/suunto-race-3-sRead 20 October 2026Spec table: ambient light Yes.

Depth gauge

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 4.6, printed page 28: the watch is capable of measuring depth up to 10 m in snorkeling and mermaiding modes.

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

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10m4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 4.6, printed page 28: measuring depth up to 10 m.

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.

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.

Continuous heart rate, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026EU spec table and FAQ: heart rate during daily activities, daily minimum heart rate, sleep with deep, light and REM, HRV from sleep and HRV measurement, stress and recovery status, SpO2. Daily resource level is not stored as a readiness score.

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.

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.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running power, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Climb detection1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec tables and FAQ: VO2max, training load, recovery time, wrist-based running power, running dynamics (cadence, ground contact time, vertical oscillation), pool and open-water swimming, structured intervals, route navigation, Climb Guidance. Race Planner is announced for a later update and is not stored. Turn-by-turn is in the user guide.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 5.4, printed page 41: routes made in the Suunto app can carry turn-by-turn instructions with a sound alert. Section 4.2.1, page 26: Find back is a direct guide to the start and is not stored as trackback. Section 5.6, page 45: Climb guidance works while navigating a 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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Snorkel, Freedive1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026FAQ: fine for swimming and snorkelling, not built for scuba diving. The user guide has Snorkeling and mermaiding sport modes.

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 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.

Heart rate strap, Speed and cadence, Power meter, Foot pod1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026FAQ: standard Bluetooth LE accessories including chest heart rate straps, speed and cadence sensors, power meters, Stryd and running dynamics pods. The EU table lists Bluetooth foot pods.

Safety

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

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Car 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.

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

No1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026FAQ: the AMOLED screen doubles as a flashlight by showing full-brightness white. DC Rainmaker also says there is no physical LED.

Positioning

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

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.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec table: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou. Four systems at once and up to 32 satellites.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec table: GNSS frequency support dual band (L1+L5).

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec table: offline maps on watch yes. FAQ: free global offline maps with contour lines and place names.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec table, connectivity: Bluetooth. The version is not stated.

Bluetooth version

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.

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

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

Yes6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/suunto-race-3-sRead 20 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi Yes (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz). The5KRunner's FCC summary mentions both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, so the bands are left out.

Wi-Fi standard

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 46Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/suunto-race-3-sRead 20 October 2026Spec table: 802.11 b/g/n, which is Wi-Fi 4.

Wi-Fi bands

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.

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

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.

No6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/suunto-race-3-sRead 20 October 2026Spec table: cellular No. The maker lists only Bluetooth as device connectivity.

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.

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.

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Contactless payments

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).

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Payment services

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

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Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

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ANT+

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

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Audio

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Speaker

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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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.

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.

24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 2.1: two buttons besides the crown.

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

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.

Upper button, Lower button4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 2.1, printed page 8: an upper button, a crown also called the middle button, and a lower button.

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

Rotating4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 2.1: scroll the crown to move in displays and menus.

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

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.

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Gestures

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Raise to wake4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 3.2: Raise to wake with Off, Display only and Full wake mode options.

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.

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.

380mAh8Retailer pagegpstraining.co.uk/blogs/reviews/suunto-race-3s-first-reviewRead 20 October 2026UK retailer review: the battery has grown from 260 mAh to 380 mAh. Suunto does not publish the capacity. No second source gives the figure.

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.

AGarmin 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.

BSuunto Race 3S

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	288
GPS, dual-band	No	38
GPS, dual-band, always-on display	No	32
GPS, all systems	No	45
GPS, all systems, always-on display	No	40
GPS, power saving	No	120

Source1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec table. Training with all-systems GNSS and multi-band: up to 38 h (AOD 32 h). All-systems GNSS and single-band: up to 45 h (AOD 40 h). Power saving GNSS modes: up to 120 h. Daily use smartwatch mode: up to 12 days, stored as 288 h. The marketing section also says up to 10 days in training mode. Suunto warns that real life varies.

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.

552h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

288h=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.

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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.

31h=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.

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.

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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.

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

Magnetic pins8Retailer pagegpstraining.co.uk/blogs/reviews/suunto-race-3s-first-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: magnetic charging cable, the same stronger-magnet cable as the Race 2 and Vertical 2. DC Rainmaker also describes a magnetic braided cable.

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

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Use only the supplied USB charging cable. Suunto recommends a USB charger with 5 V and 1 A or more. A full charge takes around 1.5 to 2 hours.1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026FAQ: a 5 V and 1 A or higher USB charger is recommended and a full charge takes around 1.5 to 2 hours. Charging temperature conflicts between pages (0 to 35 C or 0 to 45 C).

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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Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026FAQ: fast charging support yes.

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 time10 minUse time10 h1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026FAQ: ten minutes on the charger gives about 10 hours of dual-frequency GPS.

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.

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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.

AGarmin 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.

BSuunto Race 3S

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

22mm1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec table: strap width 22 mm.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026FAQ: 22 mm quick-release silicone strap that you can swap yourself.

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

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

22 mm quick-release straps1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

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

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

Silicone1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026

Strap

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Suunto 22 mm silicone strap1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026In the box list: Suunto 22 mm silicone strap.

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

AGarmin 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.

BSuunto Race 3S

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Silicone strap	125	175

Source1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Spec table: wrist sizes 125-175 mm. An accessory strap reaches 215 mm.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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.

RYPOW2657Press articlethe5krunner.com/2026/10/02/0-regulatory-filing-september-2026Read 20 October 2026Reports FCC ID RYPOW265 for Suunto model OW265, granted 27 September 2026. The page says the FCC record has no product name. Suunto's user guide ties OW265 to the Race 3S. Not checked on fcc.gov.

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.

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.

0.116W/kg7Press articlethe5krunner.com/2026/10/02/0-regulatory-filing-september-2026Read 20 October 2026Reports a maximum wrist SAR of 0.116 W/kg from the FCC filing, tested by Shenzhen BALUN Technology.

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.

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.

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Other certifications

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CE (Directive 2014/53/EU)4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 10.2: Suunto Oy declares radio equipment type OW265 in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Suunto Race 3S watch, Suunto 22 mm silicone strap, Charging cable, Quick guide, Warranty info1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026In the box: watch, 22 mm silicone strap, charging cable, quick guide, warranty info.

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

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

No1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026The in-the-box list has no power adapter.

Links

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Product page

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

www.suunto.com/Products/sports-watches/suunto-race-3s/suunto-race-3s-titanium-black2Maker product pagesuunto.com/Products/sports-watches/suunto-race-3s/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Suunto global product page. The spec data is loaded from the page's embedded product data. Its case-material row says titanium, which differs from the US and APAC pages.

Spec sheet

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

us.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-black1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026Suunto US product page for the Titanium Black SKU SS051645000, read in public HTML. Orchid (SS051647000) and Feather (SS051646000) have their own pages at the same $599 price.

Manual

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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/5275/7023/files/Suunto_Race_3S-UG-EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Suunto Race 3S user guide dated 2026-09-20, 65 pages. Printed page numbers are used below.

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.

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2years1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-3s-titanium-blackRead 20 October 2026FAQ: the International Limited Warranty covers the watch for two years from purchase and accessories for one year.

Both are also in the API. Back to all smartwatches.