Yes, the battery life of the Garmin Forerunner 965 can be extended if the multiband GPS mode is only used occasionally, thanks to Garmin's SatIQ technology.
SatIQ Technology
- SatIQ automatically switches between GPS Only mode and multiband mode based on the environment, providing accurate tracking while optimizing battery life[5].
- In extensive testing, multiband mode was only used about 15% of the time during an activity. This means that without SatIQ, battery life would be significantly shorter if multiband mode was enabled all the time to ensure quality track recording[5].
Battery Life Savings
- With SatIQ, the Forerunner 965 can operate in multiband mode only when necessary, while spending the majority of the time in GPS Only mode to conserve battery[5].
- In GPS Only mode, the Forerunner 965 can last up to 31 hours, compared to only 19 hours in multiband mode[2][4].
- By automatically switching to multiband mode only when needed (e.g., in dense forests or urban canyons), SatIQ allows users to benefit from improved accuracy while still enjoying extended battery life.
In summary, the Garmin Forerunner 965's battery life can be significantly extended by leveraging SatIQ technology, which intelligently utilizes multiband GPS mode only when necessary to maintain accuracy while prioritizing battery conservation in GPS Only mode.
Citations:[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminFenix/comments/vnc5an/7s_battery_life_during_activities_while_using/
[2] https://support.garmin.com/en-IE/?faq=FEjONGCI270wlBlREC7Uw8&productID=886725&tab=topics
[3] https://trailrunningforlife.com/optimize-your-garmin-battery-life-for-long-runs/
[4] https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=FEjONGCI270wlBlREC7Uw8&productID=886725&tab=topics
[5] https://soca-outdoor.com/en/garmin-satiq-technology-longer-battery-life-equally-accurate-track-recording/