Garmin Enduro 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 965

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Forerunner 965 and Garmin Enduro 4 are closely matched overall (within 1 point).
  • Key differences: water resistance, where Garmin Enduro 4 has 100 vs 50 m; weight, where Garmin Forerunner 965 is 13 g lighter.
Garmin Forerunner 965 and Garmin Enduro 4 are closely matched
Garmin Forerunner 965 · 62 overall, #30 of 42
70
Garmin Enduro 4 · 79 overall, #9 of 42
69
Key differences
  • Water ResistanceGarmin Enduro 4 100 vs 50 m
  • WeightGarmin Forerunner 965 13 g lighter

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 3 of 6 categories

CategoryEnduro 4Forerunner 965Lead
Battery
+86
Health & Sensors
+10
Display
+42
Connectivity
+53
Build
+22
Software
+54

Physical Comparison

66 g53 g
Enduro 4Forerunner 965

Enduro 4 is 13 g (25%) heavier than Forerunner 965.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Garmin Enduro 4

No notable compromises found.

Garmin Forerunner 965

  • No ECG heart-health monitoring.

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Enduro 4
Forerunner 965
Display Type
Display Size
1.4 in
1.4 in
Resolution
N/A
454 × 454 px
Peak Brightness
N/A
1,000 nits
Always-On Display
N/A
Yes

Health & Sensors

Feature
Enduro 4
Forerunner 965
Heart Rate Monitor
N/A
Yes
ECG
N/A
No
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)
N/A
Yes
Body Temperature
N/A
No
GPS
Yes
Yes
Dual-Band GPS
N/A
Yes

Battery

Feature
Enduro 4
Forerunner 965
Battery Life
N/A
552 h
Fast Charging
N/A
No

Connectivity

Feature
Enduro 4
Forerunner 965
NFC Payments
N/A
Yes
LTE/Cellular
N/A
No
Speaker/Mic
N/A
No

Build

Feature
Enduro 4
Forerunner 965
Weight
66 g
53 g20% less

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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