Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Apple GPS 46: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Charge less often through the week (23 days vs 0.8 days)
  • Lower weight: 46 g vs 53 g · slight difference

The deciding difference here: battery life.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    47.2 mm36 mm
  • Battery life

    ✓ 23 days0.8 days
  • Weight

    53 g✓ 46 g

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 specs
AppleSAR 1,929
Apple GPS 46 specs
Reference priceSAR 1,931SAR 1,929
Battery life✓ 23 days0.8 days
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No—
Bluetooth calls—Yes
Phone compatibilityAndroid—
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Apple GPS 46?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 0.8 days on the Apple GPS 46. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Apple GPS 46?

No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.

What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Apple GPS 46?

Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Apple GPS 46: 36 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Apple GPS 46?

No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.