The Garmin Forerunner 965, a premium smartwatch, is being offered with a significant 40% discount on Mercado Livre, with a cash price of R$ 3,659, down from its original value of R$ 6,149.
This device is considered one of the most comprehensive currently available for monitoring both health and sports performance. It is equipped with advanced features, including colored maps, and has a titanium bezel, making it suitable for both amateur and professional athletes.
Although Garmin focuses on running in its Forerunner line wearables, the 965 offers much more. This brand's smartwatch supports over 70 monitoring modes, covering wellness activities, water sports, mountain sports, combat, and snow activities. Additionally, it allows for the separation of specific metrics for duathlon and triathlon.
The Garmin Forerunner 965 is designed to assist in pre-exercise planning, execution, and post-exercise analysis. Features like Real-Time Stamina help track energy during activity, while Training Readiness estimates the required recovery level before a new workout. The device also includes pre-established plans through Garmin Coach.
With multi-band GPS integration, the user, regardless of their fitness level, can collect data on distance covered, calories burned, number of steps, intensity time, and repetitive motion detection. A major advantage is its mapping capability, which provides colored maps for navigation.
In terms of health, internal sensors monitor various areas, such as continuous heart rate, respiratory rate, stress levels, and hydration. Furthermore, it provides a detailed sleep report, aiding in determining the body's recovery level.
In terms of construction, the watch features a 1.4-inch AMOLED screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass DX coating for greater impact resistance. Its structure includes a titanium bezel and silicone strap, and it is water-resistant, rated at 5 ATM. According to the manufacturer, the battery life of the Garmin Forerunner 965, when used in smartwatch mode, lasts up to 23 days.



