Garmin Forerunner 965 or Polar Vantage V3?
Two watches close on their specs: 7 differences the brands publish.
Side by side
Criterion
Battery
Smartwatch mode 23 days 10 days
GPS battery life 31 h 43 h
Multi-band GPS battery life 19 h not stated
Navigation
Onboard maps yes same for all
Course guidance yes same for all
Multi-band GNSS yes same for all
Back to start yes same for all
Screen and size
Screen type AMOLED same for all
Screen size 1.4″ 1.39″
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels same for all
Touchscreen yes same for all
Glass Gorilla Glass same for all
Case 47.1 mm 47.3 mm
Thickness 13.2 mm 13.5 mm
Weight 53 g 57 g
Case material not stated other
Bezel titanium aluminium
Water rating 5 ATM same for all
Sensors
Wrist heart rate yes same for all
Pulse oximeter (SpO2) yes same for all
Barometric altimeter yes same for all
Compass yes same for all
ECG not stated yes
Training
Load and recovery yes same for all
Running power yes same for all
Multisport profiles yes not stated
Triathlon mode yes not stated
Strength and HIIT yes same for all
Structured workouts yes same for all
Training plans yes same for all
Everyday
Onboard music yes not stated
Contactless payment yes not stated
Wi-Fi yes not stated
Flashlight not stated yes