Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch Black Bezel and Case with Black/Powder Gray Silicone Band
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The Garmin Forerunner 265 is a versatile and feature-rich smartwatch that excels in fitness tracking, making it an excellent choice for runners and active individuals. With its impressive battery life, accurate GPS, and comprehensive health metrics, it provides valuable insights into training readiness and sleep quality. The user-friendly interface and customizable display enhance the overall experience, while its seamless connectivity with apps like Strava adds to its appeal. Guests appreciate its lightweight design and the wealth of features that cater to various sports and activities.
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4.7 out of 5 stars with 431 reviews
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
100% would recommend
1 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
15 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great Upgrade
I bought my Forerunner 265 and one for my wife for Christmas. We had 935 that where over 7 years old and had served us well. The 265 does everything our 935 did and a lot more. Love the tough screen, it's lighter and much better battery. W are have with our upgrades.
2 out of 5 stars
11 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Really liked it at first.
The watch paired with the App out of the box. I have since lost the connection to the App and have tried everything in the instructions to no avail so, for the last week, the watch is fairly useless to me.
3 out of 5 stars
6 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Not bad
Watch is nice. Garmin IQ! Keeps popping up because of some fault in the apps
5 out of 5 stars
5 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
OURSTANDING SMART WATCH
I bought my Garmin Forerunner 265 last month and I really love it . It is easy to see how I am doing at my run no matter if I am running at night or during the day time . My new watch is very accurate and it is easy to go back and compare my other runs .
2 out of 5 stars
4 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Battery dies too fast
New watch and the battery dies too fast. I have to charge daily.
5 out of 5 stars
3 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
All the Features I Need!
I had the Garmin Forerunner 245 and liked it very much. After it died (lasted nearly 6 years w/ daily, heavy use!) I briefly tried the newest Apple Watch and just couldn’t make the switch. It felt like Garmin was so much more intuitive. Briefly tried the Garmin Lily 2 Classic because I wanted something that looked more feminine and classy, which it did, but it wasn’t able to broadcast my heart rate to my bike trainer or track my activities independently of my phone. This Forerunner 265 is fantastic. It has everything I need, including a big face so I can read all the options easily even without my glasses, and it is organized intuitively, so I can find things simply. I highly recommend it!
5 out of 5 stars
3 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
IN LOVE WITH IT!
I received this as a birthday gift and I’m loving it. It’s just perfect for my running activities.
1 out of 5 stars
2 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
too complicated
I am not so happy with the watch, is complicated to connect to other apps or devices, not easy to program and the metrics are not accurate, always differs from other devices. Pace is always different.
5 out of 5 stars
1 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great watch correct price
Purchased Dec 2025. Enjoying it more than the instinct 2, also great watch. Blah, blah blah. It’s a garmin, works great and exceeds expectations.
5 out of 5 stars
31 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
The future is here
I would buy it again if i have to. The engineers reallY cooked on this one. Love it to bits
5 out of 5 stars
30 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
So Far, So Good!
I've only used it for three runs. Compared to my Apple Watch, I love the Garmin's button controls that make it easy to start, stop, and navigate. I'm still learning how to use the training features, and it did take some time for me to figure out how to sync my Spotify music. Overall, I like it. Just need more time to get comfortable with all its features.
5 out of 5 stars
29 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Very good watch
I’m 77 years old and have been running since mid 20’s. I have bought forerunners 205,230,245 and 265. I’m not a competitive runner,nor have I run a race after 75. I find the 265 is an excellent watch with enough features to be a valuable health and training tool. It almost too much of a watch for me. I don’t use the music feature and needed a long phone call from product service department to get it setup. Buy this watch you will love it.
5 out of 5 stars
29 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
EXCELLENT WATCH
I bougth it last month and i love it , great battery life y very precise
5 out of 5 stars
27 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Love the watch
Has all the features I want. Does exactly what it’s supposed to do.
1 out of 5 stars
24 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Terrible Experience
This was an extremely frustrating and disappointing experience. I purchased a brand-new Garmin watch, and from the beginning it failed to connect to Wi-Fi. After contacting support and researching the issue, I learned that Garmin devices do not support 5 GHz networks, which is already a major limitation for a modern product. What makes this unacceptable is that even after switching my home network to 2.4 GHz, the watch still would not connect. I followed all recommended steps, changed router settings, split Wi-Fi bands, and tested multiple configurations — nothing worked. Because of this issue, I ended up having to return two different Garmin watches, thinking the first one might be defective. The second unit had the exact same problem, proving this is not an isolated case but a serious compatibility or design flaw. A product at this price point should not require users to reconfigure their entire network, and it certainly should not fail even after meeting the required conditions. What should have been a simple setup turned into hours of wasted time and stress. Very disappointing. I would not recommend this product.
5 out of 5 stars
24 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
This watch has it all!
The display on this watch is amazing! Having the option of buttons and touch screen is really nice as well.
5 out of 5 stars
23 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Great Experience with the Garmin Forerunner 265
I bought this amazing watch over a month ago and I am using it 100% of the day over my I-Watch. It tracks a lot of information for me. From tracking sleep patterns and providing recommendations to tracking my running patterns and plenty of information on status and recommendations to improve my performance. I truly recommend this watch to anybody!
5 out of 5 stars
21 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Great Watch
I purchased this watch after my first marathon because my Apple Watch did not hold up for the run. The battery life drained. Now I can go days without charging. I went from having to charge my watch everyday to once a week. I also love all the features that come with this watch. The recovery notifications, abnormal heart rates, music on your wrist and so much more! This watch will be a total game changer for my long runs.
5 out of 5 stars
18 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Great watch!
Garmin is always quality. I have been a long time Forerunner 945 user and recently switched to the 265. It was a great decision. I love the metrics and Amoled on the is watch. It is the perfect upgrade.
5 out of 5 stars
17 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Excelent very good
The best option genuine very nice Easy to use and program the battery lasts many days