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Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black/Whitestone - (2023)

Model: 010-02810-01
SKU: 12205978
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Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the exceptional battery life and overall performance, which make this watch a top choice for exercise enthusiasts. Users also frequently highlight the device's intuitive menu, impressive GPS accuracy, and lightweight design as key benefits. While some individuals noted that the user interface requires a brief adjustment period and expressed minor preferences regarding the size, the general consensus remains highly positive. Overall, the watch is praised for its reliable tracking capabilities and helpful features for workout routines.

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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

Specifications

  • Screen Size
    33 millimeters
    Touch Screen
    Yes
    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 appreciate the exceptional battery life and overall performance, which make this watch a top choice for exercise enthusiasts. Users also frequently highlight the device's intuitive menu, impressive GPS accuracy, and lightweight design as key benefits. While some individuals noted that the user interface requires a brief adjustment period and expressed minor preferences regarding the size, the general consensus remains highly positive. Overall, the watch is praised for its reliable tracking capabilities and helpful features for workout routines.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Battery Life (118)
  • Overall Performance (114)
  • Ease of Use (31)
  • GPS Accuracy (28)
  • Sleep Tracking (20)
  • Size (3)
  • User Interface (3)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid watch

    Pretty good watch all around. If youre wanting one that is more similar to some mainstream smart watches - Samsung/Apple specifically - this is NOT going to be a good watch for you. But if youre wanting a good watch for a good price, that tracks lots of fitness goals, this is the watch for you. GPS system in it seems pretty accurate, and tracks distances really well for running/hiking/walking, etc. Its pretty light weight and the band is pretty comfortable but is definitely sporty. The battery life is great. Will last 11+ days easily if youre not tracking many workouts with the GPS feature. But if you are, it charges super fast and even 30 min on the charger will give you a decent charge. Overall the performance is exactly what i was looking for. The button functions are a little different compared to other smartwatches, but once you realize the start/stop button acts for a lot of different operations its not too bad at all. Some of the additional functions are really nice too, specifically the sleep tracking and hrv. Although im not sure entirely how accurate these functions are, it gives you a great baseline of your health/recovery to work with. All of the Garmin apps required to do stuff on the watch are a little annoying, but once you get past set up and customization you really only need 1 app. Tons of awesome watch faces as well. I would absolutely recommend this watch to someone.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)

    Posted by JACOBG

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Runners Best Friend

    I’ve been really happy with this watch so far. The GPS connects quickly and has been accurate on my runs, and I love how easy the screen is to read, even outside. It’s lightweight, comfortable, and the battery lasts long enough that I don’t have to think about charging it all the time. I also really like the training and recovery info, it’s helpful without being overwhelming. Overall, it’s become something I wear every day, not just when I’m running. Definitely recommend it!

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)

    Posted by Dumah

  • 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.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)

  • 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.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)

    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.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)

    Posted by JohanS

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Pros for Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black/Whitestone - (2023)
Battery Life, Overall Performance, Ease of Use, GPS Accuracy, Sleep TrackingBattery Life, Overall Performance, Ease of Use, GPS Accuracy, Sleep TrackingBattery Life, Overall Performance, GPS Accuracy, Ease of Use, WeightOverall Performance, Battery Life, Design
Cons for Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black/Whitestone - (2023)
User Interface, SizeUser InterfaceThere were no cons for this product—There were no cons for this product—

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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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