AMOLED GPS Running Display
An AMOLED smartwatch display pairs with GPS features in a 46.1 mm case for running-focused everyday use.
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Forerunner 265
AMOLED GPS running watch with advanced training metrics, music, and multi-band GPS.
General Information
BrandGarmin
NameForerunner 265
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Product Highlights
Advanced Training and Location Tools
Advanced training metrics, heart rate tracking, GPS, and multi-band GPS support workout tracking and navigation data.
Music, Payments, and Phone Connectivity
Built-in music, NFC, smart notifications, and Bluetooth work with iPhone, Android, and the Garmin Connect app.
The Garmin Forerunner 265 is a unisex AMOLED GPS running watch with advanced training metrics, music, multi-band GPS, smart notifications, NFC, and Bluetooth compatibility with iPhone, Android, and the Garmin Connect app.
Media Reviews
Running Shoes Guru7/10
The reviewer concludes that the watch packs extensive features into a small, light package, but notes that it may feel like quantity over quality, has poor navigation, and has a build that can look cheap.
Garage Gym Reviews4.3/5
The watch is highly recommended as a top choice for runners, praised for being lightweight and feature-packed, though it received mixed marks for value and adjustability.
Advnture
The review describes it as an excellent mid-range sports watch that improves upon the Forerunner 255 with a bright, crisp AMOLED display and touch controls, though it laments the lack of proper map support.
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Runner's World
The verdict labels the watch an excellent all-rounder that provides nearly everything most marathon runners need, while noting that users must sacrifice some battery life compared to the 255 and pay a higher price.
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Video Analysis
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Band Material | silicone | |
| Band Width | 22 mm | mm |
| Battery Life | 13 days | days |
| Case Diameter | 46.1 mm | mm |
| Case Material | fiber-reinforced polymer (bezel) | |
| Case Thickness | 12.9 mm | mm |
| Clasp Type | buckle | |
| Crystal Material | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Display Type | AMOLED smartwatch display | |
| Features | GPS, multi-band GPS, heart rate, music, advanced training metrics, smart notifications, NFC, Bluetooth | |
| Gender Target | unisex | |
| Movement Type | null | |
| Power Source | rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery | |
| Smartwatch Compatibility | iPhone, Android, Garmin Connect app, Bluetooth | |
| Water Resistance | 50 m | m |
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