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 98 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 20, 2024
Obsessed
I am absolutely obsessed with my watch. The way it looks, feels, how it works, the battery life! Everything so far has been great! I have been wearing it for almost a month and I don’t have any complaints.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 19, 2024
Nice Watch
Really like the FR 265s. Bought it to pair with my Garmin cycling computer and it works great. Broadcasts HR to the computer easily. Easy to set up, did have a small issue after a software update, Garmin support was wonderful and helped me solve the problem. Would recommend.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 16, 2024
Love this Garmin!!
this Garmin is the best thing that I’ve purchased in a long time. I love all of the features. It took a little bit to learn how to use it and I still have more to learn, but I love it!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 14, 2024
The Perfect Watch Does Exist!
I moved away from the Apple Watch, and I am so glad I did. I spent weeks researching several Garmins before finally deciding on the Forerunner 265S. Suits my needs perfectly and gives me room to grow.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 13, 2024
Enttäuscht
Ich habe vor kurzem die forerunner 265s gekauft und nach nicht mal 4 Wochen normaler, alltäglicher Nutzung hat das Display mehrere Kratzer. Das enttäuscht mich sehr. Mein Vorgängermodell Forunner 245 hatte nach 4 jähriger Dauernutzung nicht einen Kratzer im Display. Auch wurde in keinster Weise bei den Informationen zur Forrunner 265 vermerkt, dass es ratsam wäre, einen Displayschutz zu nutzen. Schade.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 6, 2024
Nice upgrade from FR245
I tried both the Venu and the FR 265s and found that for working out, this one is superior. I find the display bright enough for sunny days and the ability to switch between buttons and the touchscreen to work really well. I was hoping for a better use of the Garmin Coach but since I am not a runner, it is pretty useless. Otherwise, excellent features, great battery life and quick bluetooth and wifi connections. Very happy with this purchase!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 6, 2024
Exactly what I needed
I switched to the Garmin 265S from a Whoop. I prefer the Garmin so much more. It still gives me all the info I need about my sleep, recovery and training readiness. But it also allows me to track my runs better and I love all the data I get about it. I'm currently using the included coaching function to train for a 10k and really enjoy it.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 3, 2024
Love this watch!
I spent a lot of time researching and am so happy I landed with this forerunner 265s. It’s sleek, so many features, love the triathlon option, screen and brightness is fantastic.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 1, 2024
Amazing watch!!
I upgraded from the Venu 2s to the Garmin Forerunner 265s & I love the features and data, especially for running! I would highly recommend for any runner, it’s very helpful to see my data in regards to pace and recovery.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 28, 2024
So far, so good!
I've had my new Forerunner 265S for about a month now and I've really been enjoying it. I had an older forerunner model, so it wasn't too difficult to get used to the menus and options. I like the morning summaries when I wake up so I know immediately how much/how hard I can workout that day. The sleep coach has helped me too! Otherwise, the workout features are great, the music is easy to connect, personalization was pretty easy to set up. The only thing I need to figure out is how to make the screen not go crazy when I wear it in the shower - basically every drop on the watch face triggers the touch screen. Super solid watch and upgrade from my 245!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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