Garmin Forerunner 265
Make the most of every run with wrist-based running power and multiband GPS of the Garmin Forerunner 265. Or switch it up with the cross-training profiles, designed to help you crush your goals.
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- Bright AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) touch-screen display with traditional button controls and a lightweight 46 mm size
- Up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode; up to 20 hours in GPS mode
- As soon as you wake up, get your morning report with an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook alongside HRV status, training readiness and weather
- Training readiness feature tells you when you're primed for a productive session, so you can go hard and reap the rewards
- Training readiness score is based on sleep quality, recovery, training load and HRV status (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Get race-day ready with personalized daily suggested workouts based on the race and course input into the Garmin Connect™ app
- Race widget enables personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt to performance, recovery, the race you're running and its course
- Wrist-based running power
- 30+ built-in activity profiles include running, triathlons, cycling, open-water swimming and others
- Multiband GNSS with SatIQ™ technology provides superior positioning accuracy in challenging environments while also optimizing the device's battery life
- Incident detection (during select outdoor activities) and assistance will send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when it's paired with your smartphone
- Incident detection and assistance requires setup and your compatible smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
- Never miss a call or text from your paired Android™ or Apple® smartphone with smart notifications
- Free, zero-subscription Garmin Connect app allows you to see your health and fitness info, connect and compete with friends, sign up for challenges to earn badges and more
- Garmin Pay™ contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go (with a supported country and payment network) so you can leave your cash and cards at home
- Download songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (subscription may be required)
- Connects via Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi
- Connect with your wireless headphones for phone-free listening
- Pulse Ox is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose or monitor any medical condition
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View the Garmin Forerunner Product LineView all Garmin GPS Sports Watches| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Average Battery Life | Smartwatch mode: up to 13 days; GPS mode: up to 20 hours |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Display Size | 1.3 inches |
| Illumination | Backlight |
| Altimeter | Pressure-based |
| Compass | Yes |
| GPS/Satellite Detectable | Yes |
| HRM Included/Integrated | Yes |
| Heart Rate Sensor Type | Wrist-based |
| Average Heart Rate | Yes |
| Pulse Oximeter | Yes |
| Heart Rate Target Zone(s) | Yes |
| VO2 Max Estimate | Yes |
| Recovery Advising | Yes |
| Tracks Steps | Yes |
| Pedometer Type | Digital 3-axis Accelerometer |
| Pace Alert | Yes |
| Interval Training | Yes |
| Tracks Calories Burned | Yes |
| Water-Resistant Depth | 50 meters |
| Pool Lap Recognition | Yes |
| Stroke Recognition | Yes |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Time Display | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Programmable Routes | Yes |
| Number of Routes | 30 |
| Number of Waypoints | 1000 |
| Customization | Apps Data Fields Watch Faces Widgets |
| Smart Device Notifications | Yes |
| Data Exchange | ANT+ Bluetooth |
| Compatible Fitness Accessories | Heart Rate Monitor Cadence Sensor |
| Gender | Unisex |
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GREAT gift!!!!
I received this as a Christmas gift and TOTALLY love EVERYTHING!! It’s an upgrade from my Forerunner 235. Loving the touch screen features, the daily sleep score, and best off all, the motivation provided at the end of your morning report. I HIGHLY recommend the Forerunner 265 if you want a nice simple upgrade from your previous Forerunner!!
Obsessed with my Garmin 265!
My husband purchased me a Garmin 35 4 years ago for my birthday, I loved it for my marathon training. Recently, I got into the sport of Triathlon which meant I needed to upgrade my watch. I am sorry that I didn't upgrade sooner! The features on the watch are amazing. I went with the bigger size even though I have a small wrist and I am glad I did! The screen is bright during training which makes it easy to read the metrics. I love how it suggest workouts based on current fitness level/workouts done. I love how it tells you how much you should rest for optimal recovery. This watch does not disappoint! There is so much more to the watch to explore!
Tough and reliable
Took me months to pull the trigger on this guy, and I am glad I bought it. It’s been a great tool for all my workouts. I swim, yoga, cycle, play basketball, tennis, hike, walk, rock climb, and sometimes jog on a regular basis so having this bad boy help me track things has been awesome. I’m still learning some of the features, but so far I’m loving it. It’s durable and hasn’t given me any issues. When this one dies, which I don’t expect to happen for a long while, I will probably upgrade to the Fenix model. I do appreciate the ability to leave my phone behind and still have music when I’m out and about. I was a bit frustrated with the associate at the store who kept trying to convince me to get a cheaper model because I wasn’t exclusively a runner and I’m the same conversation told me he didn’t know enough about them to answer questions, but at the same time trying to get me to downgrade the intended purchase.
LOVE LOVE LOVE
My first garmin and I think it’s amazing. I’ve been using this watch for 3 weeks now , i am training for a half marathon and there’s so many features that are helpful, like the body battery and training status and more! I love the suggested workouts. This watch was definitely pricey BUT it was worth it .
best watch ever
they gifted me this watch and i had the apple watch ultra already but this watch is definitely a game changer , makes you actually wanna get up and run and go be great i love it and its so light !
265 vs old 935
love the watch however it seems to have a very low tolerance for activities, it is constantly telling me to rest and recover
Thank you for trying out the device, we would encourage you to double check the software using Garmin Express on your computer. If you find that the device is up to date or that an update does not help with the messages, then please reach out to our team for assistance. Garmin Express: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/ Forereunner 265 Support: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=886785&tab=topics
This Clock has everything
This Clock has everything I need and it's easy to read with a great, brilliant screen
Great Watch a bit Pricey
Great watch that has awesome features for running. This is the step of from the 165 which I think is maybe a better value if you’re just using it for running. A big thing that sets this apart is the training readiness metric which I think has been a good gauge of my body’s ability to train thus far.
Great watch with a easy to use interface
This is my upgrade watch from the Forerunner 235 (I have had it for 6-8 years) and wow it's an amazing watch. I bought it two days ago, and I still have 61% charge left (never charged it out of the box btw. started at 87%). I've ran with it and it's absolutely so easy to use and includes amazing stats about your run and post recovery. I also love the sleep tracking feature. I am in love with this watch and I highly recommend it. The screen is beautiful and the fact that I can download playlist from spotify and not have to bring my phone is just another perk I love.
By far the best Forerunner
I could decide between 265S & 265 after watching 4 hours worth of reviews I went for the small but returned it as soon as I saw it & opted for 265 I’m a woman with a 16” wrist & it looks ok ! I did go for a butterfly watch face for work. Firstly wow in brilliant sunshine I can read everything on my watch! Have to say the new display is fantastic! I love it ! Been walking & just ran with it and am not missing my old watch at all ( Apple) I have had a F 245 & Vivoactive 4 & this is by far the best it’s worth the expense … ps I slept with I’m a sucker for my sleeping heart rate & pulse ox & I didn’t know I had it on , it feels so much nicer on than my 46mm Apple 8 , you won’t be disappointed