Forerunner 265S Watch
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Why We Like The Garmin Forerunner 265S Watch
The Garmin Forerunner 265S Watch is like our own personal coach guiding us to a new personal best. In addition to GPS, weather, and music, this sport watch gives us complete health snapshots, training analyses, and personalized plans to make sure we keep progressing toward our goal. Plus, everything is easy to read and scroll through on the AMOLED touchscreen face that uses less battery power to deliver a more colorful and crisp display.
Details
- Versatile, hardwearing sport watch for breaking through plateaus
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is strong and scratch-resistant
- AMOLED touchscreen display is vivid and clear
- Syncs wirelessly to the Garmin Connect application
- Battery lasts up to 24 hours in GPS-only GNSS mode
- Able to withstand submersions up to 50 meters
- Multi-activity tracking with reliable GNSS and Multi-Band systems
- Small size fits wrists 4.5 - 7in in circumference
- Item #GRMF068
- Housing Material
- fiber-reinforced polymer
- Strap Material
- silicone
- Face Material
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Movement
- digital, AMOLED Optional Always-On Mode, 360 x 360 pixels
- Pedometer
- yes
- Odometer
- yes
- Altimeter
- yes
- Barometer
- yes
- Heart Rate Monitor
- yes, wrist-based
- Technical Features
- Please see size chart for complete list of technical features.
- Wireless
- Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
- Operating System
- Connect IQ, Garmin Connect
- Date Indicator
- yes
- Weekday Indicator
- yes
- Alarms
- alarm clock, goal achieved alerts
- Backlight
- yes
- Battery Type
- rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery Life
- [smartwatch mode] 15 days, [GPS-only GNSS] 24hr, [SatIQ AutoSelect GNSS] 18hr, [all-systems GNSS + Multi-Band] 15hr, [GPS-only GNSS + music] 7.5hr, [SatIQ AutoSelect GNSS + music] 7hr, [All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band + music] 6hr
- Low Battery Indicator
- yes
- Includes
- Forerunner 265S GPS watch, USB-C charging/data cable, documentation
- Claimed Weight
- 1.38oz
- Submersible
- 5ATM (up to 50m)
- Face Size
- [diameter] 28.1mm (1.1in)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- running, cycling, swimming, skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing, stand-up paddleboarding, rowing, training, yoga, ebiking, mountain biking, hiking, casual
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 80 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 22, 2024
Great things come in small packages
After buying the 165 only to find that its large size in my wrist made it move around and thus I couldn't get an accurate HR reading (even trying a different band and wearing it much higher up) I decided to return it and go for this. Coming from an apple watch I love the amazing battery life, the amount of data and the suggested workouts, as well as how well spotify works (much easier to synch properly than in the apple watch) and not really missing any of the features (granted I never used imessage and calling as I primarily use whatsapp). garmin pay works well even with my small federal credit union credit card and it is easier to access. Furthermore as a runner I appreciate all the data and the easiness to start a workout. Furthermore the small size makes it one of the few garmins that can fit on my wrist and the HR works much better than in the larger ones as the watch doesn't move around anymore. Furthermore with some GPS trainings and regular one I get about a week's worth of battery. Pros Size (only watch really made for a women's wrist) Spotify Garmin pay Runner's data Hot keys Running metrics Readiness Data in general Battery life Amazing accurate GPS Cons Bezel very large whcih takes away from screen A bit thick HR still not as good as apple watch
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 21, 2024
Upgrade from Vivosmart
After several years of using the Vivosmart tracker, I upgraded to the forerunner as I was ready to improve my running. Anxious at first, I’m quite pleased with how easy it was to set up and move thru the various screens. The ability to quickly set the watch to record my runs and quite me through my speed drills has been a relief. I’m enjoying it!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 6, 2024
Love the screen.
Love this watch. The screen is exceptional and I can read it clearly without my reading glasses. Collects valuable data.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 4, 2024
Want to love it but…
Great watch for some sports but I wanted this watch to track outrigger canoe paddling. I do not need some of the features and want my watch to be my watch - edited so it does exactly what I want. And that is so VERY VERY counterintuitive. And WHY does everything have to be so focused on running and a few sports? I understand it used to be worse but come on Garmin, you did the hard work with the hardware, now fix the software! I cannot find any real support beyond the most basic start up and even that is clunky. The app is good at giving an overall look at health, but it does not help to set up the watch so MY sports are what come up - I do not want the long list and then "other". I want to hide the things I do not use. For this $$$ price I should be able to make the watch do what I want and not have to work so hard to get through stuff put on the watch for other users.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 4, 2024
Wonderful watch!
I bought this a month ago and have loved it since ! I use to wear an Apple Watch but Garmin is so much better and accurate! It’s helped improve my running and even works as my OTF monitor !
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 3, 2024
Great upgrade
After many years using the 735 XT, I upgraded to the 265S. I wasn't sure what I would think of the touch screen, but I love it. It is intuitive and easy to use, and visibility in bright and low light is great. I also enjoy the morning report and other health features.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
March 29, 2024
Love the 265 forerunner
I bought it to track runs and sure didn’t disappoint love that you can put the run your gonna do and comes up With a training plan
Originally reviewed on Garmin
March 25, 2024
Great Features but Unimpressive Battery Life
I was really enjoying this watch until I found I had to charge it very frequently. I’m an endurance athlete but didn’t think I would need to charge it once a week.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
March 23, 2024
Excellent Muti sports watch
Brought this watch beginning of December 2023 with for various reasons, especially the heart rate montior & steps settings along with various sports options, love it highly recommended, only downside is lost of connectivity when finishing a workout or uploading to Garmin Connect app.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
March 11, 2024
Perfect Motivation and Planner Watch
I researched so hard to find the right Garmin for me. I needed the coaching, but really didn't need every bell and whistle out there. I also have a smaller wrist size, so the 265S was perfect. I love that it helps me plan a routine. I struggled before knowing what to do, but now, it plans it for me. I love that I get my morning report. Sleep coach is awesome. I am a novice runner, but I hope to get better with the guidance of Garmin.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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