Garmin Forerunner 965/265 Screen Protectors Review! Options, Installation, Useability 

Two things - 1. 24 hours after making this video there is not a bubble or blemish or anything at all under the TPU I installed during the video - I can barely even tell it's on! And 2, the diameter of the 965 TPU is 41 mm, or 1.62"

Thought I'd share a tip I discovered by accident. Recently I got myself a 965, and a set of TPU screen protectors as well. Installation was relatively easy, but some bubbles were still present and I couldn't get them out. One night I rinsed the watch under relatively hot water, and noticed how all the air bubbles disappeared. I believe it's somehow related how the softer TPU material reacts when exposed to warm water, maybe it flexes and becomes more malleable? Who knows, but it's worth trying, my screen protector is now flawless.

Thank you for making this video! My Mimall variety TPU set did NOT come with instructions, and I was lost. This was extremely helpful and it worked like a charm!

Hey, thanks for all the tips; as a result, this was a relatively painless install. Some small bubbles remain, but hopefully will work themselves out over the next day or so. Thanks for everything you do to support the fitness community.

Thanks for the video was really useful to help fit my TPU screen protector

Nice video, first screen protector for 965 video I believe on RU-vid, thx

Thanks for this video; I have already bought a screen protector. But after watching this video, I'll be ordering the TPU. It looks 10 times better!!

Great video. I really appreciate all the detail. It's not an easy thing to do on camera!

thanks so much, it will arrive tomorrow so now I prepare to intall it.

Amazing video, so so useful

Really helpful video!. Thiis was exactly what I wanted to see before protecting my new Garmin 965 (Great watch but have seen too many for sale on eBay due to scratched screens) - shame Gamin hasn't better screen glass or a perfectly flat screen face on the 965, as my old 645 had no screen protection and has no scratches after several years.

Great explanation!

Excellent, thank you!

Great!!!! Tidy and clean 👍

Well done ! For my Venu 2 I got these so-called "glass" protections that feel like semi-rigid plastic. They aren't as hard to apply as your TPU one. Not sure they have them for the 265/965 though.

Brave to do this on camera! I wish Garmin went with a flat, Tactix style screen and bezel on the new 965.

You're a screen protector god to be able to do that with the camera rolling :)

Thank you!!

The dome / curved screen is the only thing putting me off the 265. Think I’ll stick with the 255

Ring thing didn't happen with me on galaxy watch 4 classic. Installed a tempered glass on it.

How about putting a dot with a marker on the TPU screen protector then lining this dot up with the center of an analog watch face that you pre-selected. This way you only have to worry about lining up the true center. The very last preloaded watch face on the 965 has a perfect center.

Would you recommend the tpu without or with spray istallation? Or are they pretty similar in feel after installation?

Once the TPU is installed, I noticed that the TPU reflects light more than the naked screen glass. Has this been your experience as well?

If you want to avoid dust you can apply in the bathroom. Put on hot water for some minutes and the dust and particles in the air will fall down.

Tpu on and time Will tell … if it is the way. Thanks for the video

Hey man, is the TPU compatible for 265? Or just 965?

Just bought the 265. Brilliant screen. But I got a headache searching for screen protectors. Good video that I came across yours. How does the TPU feel ? Is it smooth when touched ? Rubbery feel ?

Wow I hate yt for not suggesting this to me! Luckily I ordered same tpu ones you have. I put it on yesterday. 15:35 I never knew it had a separate harder plastic to the tpu! The outer ring wasn't fully sealed on the outside by the bezel. I just took it off. It looks so much better ty!

Hi, thanks for a very informative video! This might be a stupid question but I just need to make sure what you mean abnout "melting into the screen" since I'm not a native speaker. Will the TPU film actually melt into the screen or will I be able to remove/exchange it after lets say 12 months of use? I know it's a dumb quetion.. Thanks in advance and thanks again for the video!

did you try the full plastic covers that snap over the whole thing? I am thinking of using one of those for when I go on a month long hike

Still waiting for mine and I am terrified to apply the film now😅

The takeaway from this video is that the glass screen is dome shaped and tpu is the way to go 👍

hi i got problem looking for quick release strap for my garmin 965, can i use strap for garmin fenix?

If used sapphire glass, are we need screen protector again?

What is the diameter of tpu screen protector ? Is it full edge to edge n does it fit on curve edges ?

I agree: TPU, liquid application, and patience. I found that the glass type always collected dust under the edges, lifted, and in one instance chipped and cracked. The brand I found most consistant are iQshield. I don't make any commission or have affiliation with the company. I've just had the best luck with that brand.

I have tried 4 of these TPU protectors and the film will NOT separate!!!! HOW do you get it to stick to the face of the watch and not the protector?!?!

Is it need or just a preference

How is the TPU protector in real life visibility scenarios. More reflection during the day / night, affects visibility etc? Just curios if it impacts the screen clarity when in use in any way. Cheers

Did someone use the screen protector with rain drops? I've had a screen protector which seemed to trigger a keypress with every drop of rain 😞

Why on earth do we have to do this with a £600 watch. It's crazy. Anyway, thanks for the demo.

I cannot for the life of me get the TPU to separate from the stupid protective film. I’ve already gone through 2 of 3 of them and still can’t even get the TPU to come off. Annoying that this is the only brand available as I wonder if other brands would be easier to separate.

So the tpu ones come of when Swimming?

But does it come off? Does it damage the screen? Anyone know

get these I didn't order mine with it and first day I ruined it scratched all the way down the middle of the screen bumped on fridge door! now looks like pure shit