Everything for Back to School — and then someShop now

Skip to contentGo to Product Search
Main Content

Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)

Model: 010-02810-03
SKU: 6544439
Sold byBest Buy

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the exceptional battery life and overall performance, which make this watch a top choice for athletes. Users also frequently praise the device for its highly accurate GPS tracking and bright, easy-to-read screen. Additionally, the lightweight design and comfortable fit ensure it is ideal for daily wear, while the integrated sleep and stress tracking features provide valuable health insights.

Generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Features
  • AMOLED touchscreen display

    Brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 42 mm for smaller wrists

  • Battery life

    Up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 24 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

See all features
Specifications
  • Screen Size
    28 millimeters
    Touch Screen
    Yes
    Operating System Compatibility
    Android, Apple iOS
    Operating System
    Garmin
    App Compatible
    Yes
    Built-in Storage
    8 gigabytes
Sponsored

Reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 76 reviews

99% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers appreciate the exceptional battery life and overall performance, which make this watch a top choice for athletes. Users also frequently praise the device for its highly accurate GPS tracking and bright, easy-to-read screen. Additionally, the lightweight design and comfortable fit ensure it is ideal for daily wear, while the integrated sleep and stress tracking features provide valuable health insights.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Battery Life (25)
  • Overall Performance (17)
  • GPS Accuracy (9)
  • Screen Quality (5)
  • Sleep Tracking (5)

Customer Images

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome little watch

    Absolutely awesome watch. I have tiny tiny wrists and the S size fits it much better than any smartwatch I’ve had. The tracking stats are fantastic, although the watch has a much heavier emphasis on cardio than anything else. Weightlifting and such will not figure into your training readiness very much, even if you went crazy with it. The charge lasts so long, especially if you turn off the always on display. I wear it night and day, only removing to take showers, and it’s basically an extension of my arm now. I’ve banged it a few times on stuff pretty hard and absolutely no damage. Love it.

    Posted by eliF

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Forerunner 265S

    I absolutely love this watch. The 265 felt super thick and big on my wrist, so I opted for the smaller size. All the features are super easy to use and very helpful. Battery life is very good when you turn off SPO2 monitoring all the time.

    Posted by atasso

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice screen, better functionality

    The watch is great. I didn’t think I’d like the touch screen but it’s not actually been an issue with the screen changing accidentally. I think the display is much easier to see than the old OLED screen for the 255s. Overall it was a worthwhile upgrade. Very easy decision. Just hope they keep the pink colors for future products! Battery life is great and screen is less susceptible to scratches than old version.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black/Light Pink - (2023)

    Posted by Jordan

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it!

    This watch is amazing. It doesn’t everything I need without dying so soon. I had the apple watch before this, but it died so often and doesn’t give me nearly as much as this watch does. My favorite part is the sleep stats. 10/10

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black/Whitestone - (2023)

    Posted by TORIB

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth It

    Great for running, hiking, etc. The battery life is excellent and it’s comfortable to wear. Like the smaller version for my wrist.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black/Whitestone - (2023)

    Posted by NoahK

Compare similar products

Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)
Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)
4.9(76)

Train brilliantly with the smaller-sized Forerunner 265S 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 265S with up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.

Garmin - Forerunner 970 GPS Smartwatch 47 mm Titanium - Soft Gold Titanium with French Gray Case - (2025)

For performance-driven runners, there’s Forerunner 970 — the premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with our brightest AMOLED display, durable sapphire lens and lightweight titanium bezel. Use the built-in LED flashlight for greater awareness when you head out before the sun’s up or stay out past dark. Understand your overall energy efficiency with running economy, and see how much you are slowing down when your foot hits the ground with step speed loss (HRM 600 monitor required; sold separately). Running tolerance helps you understand the real impact running has on your body so you can adjust your training to avoid overload and improve. Use multi-band GPS and full-color, built-in maps plus navigation enhancements to stay on track while you train. Forerunner 970 is ready to go as long as you are, with up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. If you ever go too far, use the built-in speaker and microphone to make a call from your wrist (when paired with your smartphone).

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

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.

Garmin - Forerunner 965 GPS Smartwatch 47 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Carbon Gray TLC/Titanium - (2023)

Train brilliantly with Forerunner 965, the premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with a bright AMOLED touchscreen display and lightweight titanium bezel. Wake up to your morning report with HRV status to see health insights with an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). The training readiness feature tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — while daily suggested workouts adapt to performance and recovery alongside the race widget, which provides training tips, course details and completion time predictions. Navigate any route confidently with multi-band GPS and full-color, built-in maps. With traditional buttons and a touchscreen display, it’s easy to tap into your training status and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained. If you’re pushing to outshine the competition, the Forerunner 965 is there to light up every run with up to 23 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.

Pros for Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)
Battery Life, Overall Performance, Screen Quality, Sleep Tracking, GPS AccuracyOverall Performance, Battery Life, Features, Weight, FlashlightBattery Life, Overall Performance, Sleep Tracking, Functionality, ComfortBattery Life, Overall Performance, Screen Quality, Ease of Use, Accuracy
Cons for Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)
There were no cons for this productSleep TrackingSizeSleep Tracking

Specs

Questions & Answers
  • Why does the smartwatch have a multi-band GPS?

    The Forerunner 265S smartwatch features multi-band GPS to help you make the most of every run.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What is the battery life of the smartwatch in smartwatch mode?

    The Forerunner 265S smartwatch has a battery life of up to 15 days in smartwatch mode.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What is the maximum depth of water resistance for the smartwatch?

    The maximum depth of water resistance for this smartwatch is 164 feet.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Does the smartwatch have a built-in music player?

    This smartwatch does have a built-in music player.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Can you use the smartwatch for activities other than running?

    This smartwatch can be used for triathlons, cycling, swimming, and more.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
Ask a question
No content
Sponsored

Finance Options

My Best Buy® Credit Card
Choose a benefit:Or
Buy Now, Pay Later
Lease to own

Finance Options

My Best Buy® Credit Card
Choose a benefit:Or
Buy Now, Pay Later
Lease to own