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Highlights
- Brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 46 mm size
- Up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode
- As soon as you wake up, get your morning report with an overview of your sleep, recovery and training outlook alongside HRV status, training readiness and weather (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Plan race strategy with personalized daily suggested workouts based on the race and course that you input into the Garmin Connect™ app and then view the race widget on your watch; daily suggested workouts adapt after every run to match performance and recovery
- Training readiness score is based on sleep quality, recovery, training load and HRV status to determine if you’re primed to go hard and get the most out of your workout (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- 30+ built-in activity profiles include running, triathlons, cycling, open-water swimming and more
- Using indicators such as HRV status, recent exercise history and performance, get insight into overall effort with training status — and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Safety and tracking features, including incident detection (during select outdoor activities) and Assistance, send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your compatible smartphone; requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
- Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ™ technology provides superior positioning accuracy in challenging environments while also optimizing the device’s battery life
- Never miss a call or text from your paired Android™ or Apple® smartphone with smart notifications
- Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay™ contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go (with a supported country and payment network)
- Download songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (subscription may be required), and connect with your wireless headphones for phone-free listening
- See your health and fitness information, connect and compete with friends, sign up for challenges to earn badges and more — all in our free, zero-subscription Garmin Connect™ app
Description
Train brilliantly with the Forerunner® 265 GPS running smartwatch. Its colorful AMOLED touchscreen display stands out while the training readiness feature — which tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — helps you crush your goals. Wake up to your morning report with HRV status to see health insights alongside an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Plan your race strategy with the race widget, which enables personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt to performance, recovery, the race you’re running and its course. Get ready to make the most of every run with wrist-based running power and multi-band GPS. And when you want to switch it up with cross training, choose from more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlons, cycling, swimming and more. Get a more complete picture of your health, not just a glimpse, from your Forerunner 265 with up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
Features: Assorted Blues, White (band)
Weight: .08 Pounds
Water Resistance: Water-Resistant
Product Model: Garmin Forerunner 265
Electronics Condition: New
Electronics Features: Compass, Changeable Bands, Receives Texts, Accelerometer, Stopwatch, Calendar Notifications, Rechargeable, Built-In GPS, Mobile Payment Technology, Smartphone Compatible, Music Capabilities, App Notifications, Touchscreen Display, Text Notifications, Customizable Watch Faces
Connection Type: USB-C
Material: Watch Band: Silicone
Includes: User Manual, USB Cable
Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android
Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Screen Size: 1.1 Inches
Activities tracked: Swimming, Dynamic Workout Activities, Hiking, Walking, Elliptical Training, Weights, Running, Climbing, Daily Workout Memory, Yoga, Pilates
Maximum Battery Charge Life: 15 Days
Metrics Measured: Active Minutes, Speed, Daily Distance, Stress Level, Heart Rate, Elevation Climbed, Total Steps, Sleep Interruptions, Floors Climbed, Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality, Calories Burned, Sleep Stages, VO2 Max
Band Size: M/L
Material: Plastic, FRP (Fiber-reinforced Polymer)
Battery: 1 Non-Universal Lithium Ion, Required, Included
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 89156652
UPC: 753759313661
Item Number (DPCI): 057-03-1071
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 8 inches length x 7 inches width x 6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.29 pounds
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Summary of reviews
The Garmin Forerunner 265 is a highly praised fitness watch that combines advanced features with user-friendly design, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned athletes. Guests appreciate its accurate GPS tracking, vibrant AMOLED display, and impressive battery life, which lasts up to two weeks. The watch offers a variety of health and fitness metrics, including sleep tracking and training readiness, enhancing the overall fitness experience. Many guests find it a valuable tool for achieving their fitness goals.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.7 out of 5 stars with 309 reviews
Amazing
5 out of 5 stars
Cbake1728 - 7 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
I was a little nervous switching to garmin because I have only had an Apple Watch.. this watch is way better.. I never used my Apple Watch for texting or talking anyways so the switch wasn’t a big deal for me. The GPS is way better, easy to use, love the run button, the sleep tracker is awesome! Garmin fan for life now.
Love it
5 out of 5 stars
Ken1984 - 11 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
About the four Runner 165 I loved it. And I wanted to bigger screen and the 265 has the bigger screen love it. 265 is a world changer for me. I went to 4k marathon. The 265 was accurate and I totally loved it. Thanks for making a fantastic watch I love.
Awesome watch
5 out of 5 stars
zach c - 12 days ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Easy to use Easy to read Only the features you want and delete the rest Battery life for a week at least Wife loves it
Great change from Apple Watch
4 out of 5 stars
Stephen08 - 18 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
Switched from an Apple Watch and am very happy with the Forerunner. Great battery life
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5 out of 5 stars
Anonymous - 19 days ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Comfortable fit. Very user friendly and a ton of information. Screen is very bright and customizable.
Nice display and metrics
5 out of 5 stars
PMcF - 21 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
Vivoactive 4 dies and I am in the Garmin family with Devices so the 265 was a logical choice. The additional measurements are great, HRV, training readiness, and sleep metrics. I am still learning the device and what the data is telling me.
Excellent Fitness Tracker
5 out of 5 stars
Holden B - 21 days ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
The watch does everything I need in a fitness tracker. It gives accurate readings and works for several days on a single charge. It integrates with Strava easily. My only complaint is that it seems to struggle with recording sleep data accurately, but even that is comparable to other smart watches.
Love it!
5 out of 5 stars
Matt From Ventura - 1 month ago
originally posted on Garmin
I was a long time Apple Ultra watch user and recently switch over to the Garmin Forerunner 265. I wish I would have done this a long time ago. I love all of the data that is collected and displayed on the Garmin Connect app. The GPS is the most accurate recordings I’ve ever seen. Watch is light weight and battery is amazing.
You won't be disappointed
5 out of 5 stars
Evin H - 1 month ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
I've had this watch for a year now and would be hard-pressed to use anything else but Garmin. The GPS is accurate and picks up quickly. The bells and whistles for this are great for beginners and seasoned runners/athletes. could not ask for a better experience.
Great watch - packed with useful features!
5 out of 5 stars
vangen - 1 month ago
originally posted on Garmin
I bought this watch a few weeks ago and I am very pleased with the design and many useful features. I have owned several Garmin watches over the years, all were good, but I believe this one is the best. It was easy to upload my previous settings from Garmin Connect, and the watch operates flawlessly. The AMOLED watch screen is bright and colorful. The best I have ever seen. The battery life is great! Better than all previous models I have owned. I’m very pleased with my purchase.
Great watch
5 out of 5 stars
Jack V - 1 month ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
For the price this is the best watch to get, it gives me all of the data that I need. Along with a battery life of about a week depending on if I run or not. The only downside is the band that chafes my skin a little bit when it’s wet, so the rubber isn’t super comfortable all of the time. This is an easy fix though as garmin sells other bands. I would definitely recommend this to most people looking for a less expensive longer lasting and more fitness oriented Apple Watch.
best watch ever
5 out of 5 stars
mikezo - 2 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
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 !
Great screen brightness
5 out of 5 stars
Old man runner - 2 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
After a month, I finally was able to sync my watch to my phone. Now everything is GREAT!
Not only for runner's
5 out of 5 stars
Chettster - 2 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
I've owned a couple of Garmin watches and the Forerunner is more to my liking. Many features and enjoy the activity specifics. It's a solid watch for any health conscious person.
Great featutre
5 out of 5 stars
Toi924 - 2 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
Love this watch, very easy to understand the function of the watch
Great battery lifee and features!
5 out of 5 stars
- 2 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
Great watcg and im very happy even do im not a pro athlete - im just a normal dude that work and then go to the gym afterwards - vrry accurate info- the only thing is that i wish i was able to respong phone calls and texts ! But i can live without it .
Mixed review
3 out of 5 stars
Quadathlete - 3 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
I like the fit. The band is comfortable and it works great as a stopwatch. It doesn't appear to measure the distance well for aquatic sports, such as swimming, nor indoor sports. Maybe GPS gets blocked by the roof.
Great watch, poor documentation
5 out of 5 stars
Zig407 - 3 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
Watch is fantastic. Trying to figure some of the features out is difficult. Either the process has changed, or who ever wrote the manual didn’t have the watch because it is not correct
Excellent all around watch
5 out of 5 stars
Nicholas C - 3 months ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
The 265 is a perfect all around watch. I mainly use it for running and some open water swimming. The AMOLED display makes it super easy to see in practically all conditions. The battery life is great and the tracking for the gps is pretty accurate. Would definitely recommend this watch for someone who is looking for a step up from any of the barebones models.
Excellent entry to Garmin's brand of watches.
5 out of 5 stars
Barrito - 3 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
It's been around 3 weeks with my new Garmin watch and I am nothing less than constantly impressed by this company's dedication to cutting edge excellence. The statistics and interconnectivity between my watch, Garmin scale, and HRM Pro chest strap are awesome. And I've had the chance to watch Youtube videos breaking down the tech and data these things collect. I also love the way my watch will analyze and break down my performance, letting me know if I need to work harder, or less hard. The rest function on there is great too. Before I got this watch I would work out hard with sub-optimal sleep just about every day, and be frustrated when my workouts were not yielding the results and feeling that they should. Being able to see things like body battery and sleep score at a glance has challenged me to focus on the rest too. Real game changer. This watch convinced me to buy the Garmin BMI scale, as well as the chest strap. I also plan on getting the Garmin Blood Pressure monitor as well, since Garmin has proven to be a fantastic brand.