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Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)

Model: 010-02810-00
SKU: 6544440
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Customers are saying

Customers admire the exceptional battery life and overall performance of this device, which users find perfect for exercise enthusiasts. Many appreciate the functional design, accurate GPS tracking, and the insightful sleep monitoring capabilities. While the watch is praised for being lightweight and comfortable, a few users have expressed a desire for a larger size option. Overall, the product is highly regarded for its comprehensive feature set and reliable accuracy.

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Features
  • AMOLED touchscreen display

    Brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 46 mm size

  • Battery life

    Up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode

  • Morning report

    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)

  • Race widget and daily suggested workout

    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

    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)

  • More activities

    30+ built-in activity profiles include running, triathlons, cycling, open-water swimming and more

  • Training status

    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

    Safety and tracking features, including incident detection 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

  • Superior accuracy

    Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology provides superior positioning accuracy in challenging environments while also optimizing the device’s battery life

  • Connected features

    Never miss a call or text from your paired Android or Apple smartphone with smart notifications

  • Garmin Pay payment solution

    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)

  • Music on the go

    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

  • Free Connect app

    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

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Specifications
  • Screen Size
    33 millimeters
    Touch Screen
    No
    Operating System Compatibility
    Android, Apple iOS
    Operating System
    Garmin
    App Compatible
    Yes
    Built-in Storage
    8 gigabytes
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Reviews

Customers are sayingCustomers admire the exceptional battery life and overall performance of this device, which users find perfect for exercise enthusiasts. Many appreciate the functional design, accurate GPS tracking, and the insightful sleep monitoring capabilities. While the watch is praised for being lightweight and comfortable, a few users have expressed a desire for a larger size option. Overall, the product is highly regarded for its comprehensive feature set and reliable accuracy.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Battery Life (97)
  • Overall Performance (86)
  • Functionality (28)
  • Sleep Tracking (27)
  • Comfort (18)
  • Size (3)

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The runners upgrade

    I purchased this device as an upgrade to my Apple Watch Series 8. I gave up Apple Music and iMessage and inherited an actual watch. The battery life is great. The watch is light weight and with added precision gps it is a no brainer if you are looking for a device to track your miles. I love this watch.

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The WATCH for all!

    As a former college runner, I’ve used a lot of GPS watches, and this Garmin is outstanding. It’s accurate, comfortable, and packed with features that work just as well for beginners as experienced runners. Training metrics are easy to understand without being overwhelming, and the battery life is excellent. Great value and a solid choice for any level of runner.

    Posted by JorgeJ

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Running Watch I’ve Owned!

    The Garmin Forerunner 265 is a game-changer. The AMOLED display is bright and clear, GPS is super accurate, and the battery life is impressive even with daily workouts. I love the Training Readiness feature and how well it tracks everything from runs to strength training. It’s lightweight, stylish, and syncs seamlessly with the Garmin app. Perfect for serious runners or anyone wanting to stay on top of their fitness.

    Posted by CARMENC

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Forerunner 265

    Perfect watch for runners! Very accurate, very light and easy to navigate. Perfect size for my wrist It’s got good battery life around 12 days.

    Posted by JohanS

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch battery life sucks

    Switched over from an Apple Watch 9 since I started running and hiking more. THE BATTERY LIFE IS THE BEST THING- lasts up to a week for me. I can say this is definitely a fitness watch, not so much a smart watch—but that’s what I wanted! I hated being so connected to my phone and always being able to check texts and get phone notifications on my wrist, I felt so attached. But I’ve turned off the settings to notify my on text messages (I keep calls on) but love that I don’t feel addicted to my smart watch. Also love the running features, and garmin allows you to check your pace in the moment, and not the average lap pace. I’ve been using the training programs (included for free) and like that over having to pay for apps like Runna. Connects seamlessly with Strava (and apple fitness). Ive banged it against the wall at the gym more than once and expected a scratch on the screen or even the plastic but I don’t seem to see anything!! Definitely not as cute and aesthetically pleasing as an Apple Watch but if you’re looking for a true fitness watch, the forerunner 265 is great!

    Posted by KylieS

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Pros for Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)
Battery Life, Overall Performance, Functionality, Sleep Tracking, ComfortBattery Life, Overall Performance, Health Tracking, Ease of Use, DesignOverall Performance, Battery Life, Features, Flashlight, WeightBattery Life, Overall Performance, Features, Flashlight, Solar Charging
Cons for Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)
SizeThere were no cons for this productSleep TrackingUser Interface

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Questions & Answers
  • The description of the Black version says that it doesn't have a touchscreen, different from the other color versions. Is that correct? Does the black color model have no touchscreen?

    All Forerunner 265's 46mm have a touchscreen. The specs on Best Buy's website must be incorrect.

    Answered by GarminProductExpert
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  • Does this smartwatch have GPS?

    Yes, this smartwatch is GPS enabled.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Does this watch have a silent alarm?

    Yes, this watch has a silent alarm.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Can I listen to music on this watch?

    Yes, you can download music to the watch and listen with wireless headphones.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Are mobile notifications available on this device?

    Yes, mobile notifications are available on this device.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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