Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 965- Case size:
- 47.2 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Polar Vantage M3: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 965 is cheaper by SAR 360 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 965 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 360
- Charge less often through the week (23 days vs 7 days)
- Higher display size: 1.4 in vs 1.28 in · slight difference
Choose the
Polar Vantage M3 if you care about:- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
The deciding difference here: battery life and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Case size
47.2 mm45 mmDisplay size
✓ 1.4 in1.28 inBattery life
✓ 23 days7 days
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,931 | SAR 2,291 |
| Battery life | ✓ 23 days | 7 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Phone compatibility | Android | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 47.2 mm | 45 mm |
| Display size | ✓ 1.4 in | 1.28 in |
| Case material | Titanium | Stainless steel |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Weight | 53 g | 53 g |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Dimensions | — | 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.2 cm |
| 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 Polar Vantage M3?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 7 days on the Polar Vantage M3. 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 Polar Vantage M3?
No difference here: built-in gps is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Polar Vantage M3?
Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Polar Vantage M3: 45 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Polar Vantage M3?
No difference here: water resistance is 5 ATM on both.