Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 965- Case size:
- 47.2 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular): which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular) is cheaper by SAR 172 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 965 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (23 days vs 1 days)
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 172
- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
- Lower weight: 42 g vs 53 g
The deciding difference here: battery life and cellular (LTE/eSIM) and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Apple
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)- Case size:
- 42 mm
- Display type:
- OLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,759
Key differences
Case size
47.2 mm42 mmDisplay type
AMOLEDOLEDBattery life
✓ 23 days1 days
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,931 | SAR 1,759 |
| Battery life | ✓ 23 days | 1 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Bluetooth calls | — | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | Android | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 47.2 mm | 42 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Display size | 1.4 in | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Titanium | — |
| Weight | 53 g | ✓ 42 g |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 1 days on the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)?
Garmin Forerunner 965: No; Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular): Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)?
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 Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)?
Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular): 42 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.