Garmin Forerunner 965 vs MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Carbon Edition
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 50mm, the MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Carbon Edition is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 48mm, where the Forerunner 965 starts to hang over the edge. Above 50mm both sit cleanly, and the Forerunner 965 gives you more presence.
The Forerunner 965 wears larger than the MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Carbon Edition (47.2mm vs 46mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Forerunner 965 is the slimmer of the two (13.2mm vs 15mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Forerunner 965 feels lighter (53g vs 75g, case only).
The Forerunner 965 is middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 89 47mm watches in the database.
Among the 211 46mm watches we hold thickness for, the MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Carbon Edition is thicker than 70% — it will sit high even though the case width reads modest.
The Forerunner 965 is 1.2mm wider, 1.2mm longer, 1.8mm thinner and 22g lighter than the MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Carbon Edition. Both are circular.
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MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition
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Watch Fit Tool
For sports watches, lug-to-lug (L2L) is what matters most — it decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist. Bulky is fine; overhang is not.
Measure at the point where you wear your watch — typically just below the wrist bone.
Flat width — lay your arm on a table, palm facing up, and measure straight across the top of your wrist with a ruler. Bone to bone; do not follow the curve down the sides.
Around — wrap a tape measure snugly round the wrist. No tape? Wrap a strip of paper, mark the overlap and hold the strip against a ruler.
Width ≠ circumference. They are different numbers — around 170mm is about 64mm across — so set the toggle to whichever one you actually measured before you type it in.
Garmin Forerunner® 965
Case 47.2mm · Lug-to-lug 47.2mm · Thickness 13.2mm · 53g
Sweet Spot
47.2mm on a 55mm wrist
Across the wrist it works — 3.9mm spare each side — but wide enough that the edge of the case back lifts clear of the skin.
On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 47.2mm.
Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.
- 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
- 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.
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- Across the wrist3.9mm spare each side
Fills the wrist without reaching the edge.
- Off the wrist13.2mm off the skin
Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (13.2mm case, back against the skin)
- How it seats~6.2mm under the rim
Wide enough that the edge of the case back lifts clear of the skin.
- Weight on the wrist53g
Light enough to forget you have it on. (1.0g per mm of wrist)
Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition
Case 46.0mm · Lug-to-lug 46.0mm · Thickness 15.0mm · 75g
Balanced Fit
46mm on a 55mm wrist
Across the wrist it works — 4.5mm spare each side — but a tall watch on this wrist. Fine over a sleeve, awkward under one.
On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 46mm, so you could go bigger.
Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.
- 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
- 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.
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- Across the wrist4.5mm spare each side
Comfortable, with visible skin either side.
- Off the wrist15.0mm off the skin
A tall watch on this wrist. Fine over a sleeve, awkward under one. (15.0mm case, back against the skin)
- How it seats~5.6mm under the rim
Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.
- Weight on the wrist75g
Substantial without being a burden — the usual weight of a steel watch on a wrist this size. (1.4g per mm of wrist)
2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Forerunner® 96547.2mm · 13.2mm thick
- Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition46mm · 15mm thick
3D preview
Forerunner® 965 vs MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition on a wrist
Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Forerunner 965 lasts 1.4× as long as the MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Carbon Edition (23 days against 16 days).
Forerunner 965MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Carbon Edition
Smartwatch
23 days16 daysBattery Saver
—21 daysExpedition GPS
—14 daysMax Battery GPS
—75 hoursGPS Only
—42 hoursAll Satellite Systems
—32 hoursGPS-only without music
31 hours—SatIQ GNSS
22 hours—All Satellite Systems + Multi-band
—20 hoursAll-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band
19 hours—GPS-Only GNSS with music
10.5 hours—All Satellite Systems + Music
—10 hoursSatIQ GNSS with music
9.5 hours—All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band with music
8.5 hours—
Specifications
The short version
7 key specs| Spec | GarminForerunner® 965 | GarminMARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 47.2mm | 46mm |
| Thickness | 13.2mm | 15mm |
| Weight | 53g | 75g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | AMOLED (always-on) |
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 23 days GPS-only mode without music: Up to 31 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 22 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 19 hours GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 10.5 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 9.5 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 8.5 hours See Details | Smartwatch: Up to 16 days (6 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 21 days GPS Only: Up to 42 hours (30 hours always-on ) All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours (24 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 20 hours (15 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours (9 hours always-on) Max Battery GPS: Up to 75 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 14 days |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Every specification
307 specs| Spec | Garmin Forerunner® 965 | Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Family | Garmin | Garmin |
| General | ||
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 23 days GPS-only mode without music: Up to 31 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 22 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 19 hours GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 10.5 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 9.5 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 8.5 hours See Details | Smartwatch: Up to 16 days (6 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 21 days GPS Only: Up to 42 hours (30 hours always-on ) All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours (24 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 20 hours (15 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours (9 hours always-on) Max Battery GPS: Up to 75 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 14 days |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | — |
| Display Size | 1.4" (35.4 mm) diameter | 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter |
| Color display | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Material | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 DX | domed sapphire crystal |
| Bezel Material | titanium | titanium (Grade 5)/fused carbon fiber |
| Memory/History | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone rubber |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary magnetic charger |
| Large font option | Yes | Yes |
| Display resolution | 454 x 454 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels |
| QuickFit® watch band compatible | yes (22 mm compatible) | yes (22 mm) |
| Case material | — | fused carbon fiber with titanium rear cover |
| Sensors | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| QZSS | Yes | — |
| BeiDou | Yes | — |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| SatIQ™ Technology | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | Yes | yes (with acclimation) |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-02809-01 | 010-02722-10 |
| Product ID | 886725 | 815448 |
| Product Name | Forerunner® 965 | MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition |
| Release Date | 3/2/2023 | 10/12/2023 |
| Product Variation | Titanium Bezel with Whitestone Case and Whitestone/Powder Gray Silicone Band | Modern Tool Watch |
| Clock Features | ||
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Time/date | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm clock | Yes | Yes |
| GPS Time Sync | Yes | Yes |
| Sunrise/sunset times | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic daylight saving time | Yes | Yes |
| Cycling Features | ||
| Courses | Yes | Yes |
| Power guide | Yes | — |
| MTB Grit & Flow | Yes | Yes |
| Race an activity | Yes | Yes |
| Power meter compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced cycling dynamics | Yes | Yes |
| Power curve and % FTP workouts | Yes | — |
| Compatible with Varia™ lights | Yes | Yes |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | yes (with compatible accessory) | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Compatible with Varia headlight camera | Yes | Yes |
| Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) | Yes | Yes |
| Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map) | Yes | Yes |
| Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters) | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display) | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) | Yes | Yes |
| Golfing Features | ||
| PinPointer | Yes | Yes |
| Handicap scoring | Yes | Yes |
| Digital scorecard | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin AutoShot™ | Yes | Yes |
| Round timer/odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs | Yes | Yes |
| Hazards and course targets | Yes | Yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Golf app | Yes | Yes |
| Green View with manual pin position | Yes | Yes |
| Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide | Yes | Yes |
| Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) | Yes | Yes |
| Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) | Yes | Yes |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | automatic | automatic |
| Swing Tempo | — | Yes |
| Custom targets | — | Yes |
| Tempo Training | — | Yes |
| Virtual caddie | — | Yes |
| Full vector map | — | Yes |
| Tournament legal | — | Yes |
| PlaysLike distance | — | Yes |
| TruSwing™ compatible | — | Yes |
| Auto CourseView updates | — | Yes |
| Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership) | — | Yes |
| CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | — | Yes |
| Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app) | — | Yes |
| Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point) | — | Yes |
| Running Features | ||
| Hill score | Yes | Yes |
| Run workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Running power | Yes | Yes |
| Race predictor | Yes | Yes |
| Foot pod capable | Yes | Yes |
| Running dynamics | Yes | Yes |
| Lactate threshold | Yes | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Grade-adjusted pace | Yes | Yes |
| Trail run auto climb | Yes | Yes |
| Performance condition | Yes | Yes |
| Run/Walk/Stand detection | Yes | Yes |
| Stride length (real time) | Yes | Yes |
| PacePro™ Pacing Strategies | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical oscillation and ratio | Yes | Yes |
| Ground contact time and balance | yes (with compatible accessory) | yes (GCT balance with accessory) |
| GPS-based distance, time and pace | Yes | Yes |
| Course- and weather-specific race predictor | Yes | Yes |
| Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) | Yes | Yes |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | AMOLED (always-on) |
| Water rating | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Garmin Pay™ | Yes | Yes |
| Music storage | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Training status | yes (improved) | yes (improved) |
| Built-in mapping | Yes | Yes |
| Training readiness | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) | Yes |
| Sleep score and insights | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 23 days | Up to 16 days (6 days always-on) |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking |
| Multisport | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Swimming/Running, Triathlon |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts |
| Team sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| On the Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow & winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Mountaineering, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Other activity profiles | Inline skating | Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating |
| Swimming Features | ||
| Pool swim workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Critical swim speed | Yes | Yes |
| Time and distance alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Auto rest (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Drill logging (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Pacing alerts (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Countdown start (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater wrist-based heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes | Yes |
| Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) | yes (with HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro, HRM-Pro Plus or HRM 600) | yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) |
| Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Up Ahead | Yes | Yes |
| Auto rest | Yes | — |
| TracBack® | Yes | Yes |
| Sight 'N Go | Yes | Yes |
| Back to start | Yes | Yes |
| Fish forecast | yes (via Connect IQ™) | Yes |
| Explore Nearby | Yes | Yes |
| UltraTrac mode | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical speed | Yes | Yes |
| GPS coordinates | Yes | Yes |
| Area calculation | yes (via Connect IQ™) | yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Elevation profile | Yes | Yes |
| Projected waypoint | Yes | Yes |
| Total ascent/descent | Yes | Yes |
| Future elevation plot | Yes | Yes |
| NextFork™ navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Distance to destination | Yes | Yes |
| Sun and moon information | Yes | Yes |
| Point-to-point navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Preloaded ski resort maps | Yes | Yes |
| ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner | Yes | Yes |
| Rest Timer (Ultra Run only) | Yes | Yes |
| Preloaded road and trail maps | Yes | Yes |
| Bread crumb trail in real time | Yes | Yes |
| Downloadable cartography support | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Tides | — | yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Tide glance | — | Yes |
| Reference point | — | Yes |
| Daily Smart Features | ||
| Stocks | yes (optional Connect IQ app) | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Passcode | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
| Garmin Share | Yes | Yes |
| Find My Phone | Yes | Yes |
| Find My Watch | Yes | Yes |
| VIRB® Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Morning report | Yes | Yes |
| Red shift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Weather forecasts | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Smart trainer control | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Controls smartphone music | Yes | Yes |
| On-device Connect IQ™ Store | Yes | Yes |
| Plays and controls watch music | Yes | Yes |
| Find My Phone during GPS activity | Yes | Yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | Yes | Yes |
| Battery saver (customizable low power watch) | Yes | Yes |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | Yes | Yes |
| View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) | Yes | Yes |
| Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) | Yes | Yes |
| Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Connected GPS | — | Yes |
| Activity Tracking Features | ||
| TrueUp™ | Yes | Yes |
| Move IQ™ | Yes | Yes |
| Step counter | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes | Yes |
| Distance traveled | Yes | Yes |
| Intensity minutes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic rep counting | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges app | yes (optional Connect IQ app) | yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity) | Yes | Yes |
| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | Yes | Yes |
| Workout and Training Plans | ||
| HIIT workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Yoga workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Cardio workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Pilates workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Strength workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Cycling Coach | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Running Coach | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Coach - Strength | Yes | — |
| Garmin Running Coach Experts | Yes | Yes |
| On-screen workout animations | Yes | Yes |
| On-screen workout muscle maps | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | Yes | Yes |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | ||
| Sleep | yes (advanced) | yes (advanced) |
| Hydration | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Breathwork | Yes | Yes |
| Meditation | Yes | — |
| Fitness age | Yes | yes (in app) |
| Sleep coach | Yes | Yes |
| Nap detection | Yes | Yes |
| All-day stress | Yes | Yes |
| Women's health | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Health snapshot | Yes | Yes |
| Jet lag adviser | Yes | Yes |
| Respiration rate | Yes | Yes |
| Resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Breathing variations | Yes | — |
| Relaxation reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | yes (high and low) | yes (high and low) |
| Relaxation breathing timer | Yes | Yes |
| Body Battery™ energy monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) | Yes | Yes |
| Safety and Tracking Features | ||
| Assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Live Event Sharing | Android™ Only | Yes |
| Incident Detection during select activities | Yes | Yes |
| Incident detection alert on phone for wearables | Yes | Yes |
| Kid Activity Tracking Features | ||
| Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app | yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app) | yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app) |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | ||
| % HRR | Yes | Yes |
| % HR max | Yes | Yes |
| HR zones | Yes | Yes |
| HR alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Shortcuts | Yes | Yes |
| HRV status | Yes | Yes |
| Load ratio | Yes | Yes |
| Manual lap | Yes | Yes |
| Rest timer | Yes | Yes |
| Auto max HR | Yes | Yes |
| Auto scroll | Yes | Yes |
| Finish time | Yes | Yes |
| HR calories | Yes | Yes |
| Voice alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Custom alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Physio TrueUp | Yes | Yes |
| Recovery time | Yes | Yes |
| Training load | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Run) | Yes | Yes |
| Course guidance | Yes | Yes |
| Endurance score | Yes | Yes |
| Training effect | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual Partner | Yes | Yes |
| Race an Activity | Yes | Yes |
| Realtime stamina | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Interval training | Yes | Yes |
| Race glance/widget | Yes | Yes |
| Training load focus | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Trail Run) | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Live Segments | Yes | Yes |
| Strava Live Segments | Yes | Yes |
| GPS speed and distance | Yes | Yes |
| Improved recovery time | Yes | Yes |
| Configurable lap alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable data pages | Yes | Yes |
| Unified training status | Yes | Yes |
| Touch and/or button lock | Yes | Yes |
| Activity history on watch | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport auto transition | Yes | Yes |
| Downloadable training plans | Yes | Yes |
| Training effect (anaerobic) | Yes | Yes |
| Manual multisport activities | Yes | Yes |
| HRM running pace and distance | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and altitude acclimation | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable activity profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Trendline™ Popularity Routing | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Pause® automatic timer halt | Yes | Yes |
| Respiration rate (during exercise) | yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes |
| Auto Lap® interval tracking feature | Yes | Yes |
| Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) | Yes | Yes |
| Round-trip course creator (running/cycling) | Yes | Yes |
| HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) | Yes | Yes |
| Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) | Yes | Yes |
| Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings | — | Yes |
| HRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels) | — | Yes |
| Gaming Features | ||
| Gaming Activity | — | Yes |
| GameOn™ app compatible | — | Yes |
| Boating Features | ||
| Wearable trolling motor remote | — | Yes |
| Tactical Features | ||
| XERO™ Locations | — | Yes |
| Dual grid coordinates | — | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Forerunner 965
Sits best on wrists ~50–67mm wide (≈ 13.4–17.9cm circumference).
Garmin MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Carbon Edition
Sits best on wrists ~48–66mm wide (≈ 12.8–17.6cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Forerunner 965 bigger than the Garmin MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Carbon Edition?
The Garmin Forerunner 965 is bigger — 47.2mm vs 46mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Forerunner 965 or the Garmin MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Carbon Edition?
The Garmin Forerunner 965 suits wrists around 50–67mm wide, and the Garmin MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Carbon Edition around 48–66mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Forerunner 965 and Garmin MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Carbon Edition side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.