Specifications
Screen Size33 millimetersTouch ScreenNoOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesGlobal PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Key Specs
Screen Size33 millimetersTouch ScreenNoOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesGlobal PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GalileoMetrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Hours slept, Pace, Resting heart rate, Steps taken, VO2 MaxProtective QualitiesWater resistantMaximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feetBand MaterialSiliconeSeriesForerunner 265
General
Product NameForerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymerBrandGarminProduct TypeActivity tracker, SmartwatchForm FactorWristwatchModel FamilyGarmin Forerunner 265Model Number010-02810-00SeriesForerunner 265Year of Release2023ColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Design
Case Size46mmCase ShapeCircularBand TypeSiliconeBand Width22 millimetersBand ColorBlack/Powder GrayClasp TypeBuckleRotating BezelNo
Display
Display ScreenYesScreen Size33 millimetersTouch ScreenNoDisplay TypeAMOLEDColor DisplayYesClock DisplayYesBacklit DisplayYesAdjustable BrightnessYesCustomizable Watch FacesYesScreen MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Compatibility
Operating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesVoice Assistant Built-inNot Applicable
Connectivity
Data Plan RequiredNoInternal CarrierNot ApplicableWireless ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-FiWireless StandardN
Features
GPS EnabledYesGlobal PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GalileoMobile NotificationsYesAlert TypeAudible, Vibration, VisualMobile Payment Service SupportedGarmin PayMusic PlayerYesSilent AlarmYesBuilt-In MicrophoneNoVoice ActivatedNo
Activity
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Hours slept, Pace, Resting heart rate, Steps taken, VO2 MaxMulti-Sport TrackingYesSensorsAccelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyro sensor, Pulse oximeter (Sp02) sensorMedical Incident NotificationContact text, EmailMedical Incidents DetectedCrash detection, Fall
Performance
Protective QualitiesWater resistantMaximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feetMinimum Operating Temperature-4 degrees fahrenheitMaximum Operating Temperature140 degrees fahrenheit
Dimensions
Product Height1.8 inchesProduct Width1.8 inchesProduct Depth0.51 inchesProduct Weight1.6 ouncesMinimum Wrist Size135 millimetersMaximum Wrist Size205 millimetersSizeAdjustable
Power
RechargeableYesBattery Strength IndicatorYesCharging Interface(s)USB-CBattery TypeLithium-ionReplaceable BatteryNo
Material
Band MaterialSiliconeCase MaterialFiber-reinforced polymer
Camera
Integrated CameraNo
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limitedManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
UPC753759313654
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.
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
What's Included
Forerunner 265
USB-C charging/data cable
Documentation
Manuals & Guides
User Manual
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- A: AnswerAll Forerunner 265's 46mm have a touchscreen. The specs on Best Buy's website must be incorrect.
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- A: AnswerBelow are correct specs for the 265. PHYSICAL SIZE 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-205 mm WEIGHT 47 g DISPLAY SIZE 1.3" (32.5 mm) diameter DISPLAY RESOLUTION 416 x 416 pixels
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Q: QuestionCan you respond to somebody’s text if you pair this with an iPhone?(2 answers)
A: AnswerNo.Answered by Paul
Q: QuestionWill this watch be available in the all black color?(0 answers)
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Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 29 reviews
4.7Rating by feature
- 4.6Battery Life
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Durability
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.8Comfort
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers are saying
Customers enjoy the Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer for its long battery life.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great runners option
Excellent for running. This garmin does an amazing job with all of the running biometrics. It will also record other data but its main job is running and it does it perfectly. Maybe a tad big if you have a smaller wrist.
This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black/Whitestone
Posted by Manny
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Great watch. I had an Apple Watch SE which I liked but for running I definitely prefer this new watch. I’m still learning how to use it. Great sleep data and letting me know how ready I am for the next session and workouts.
Posted by Eric
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Love the AMOLED! Great dro running outside. Running in snow or under the sun
This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black/Whitestone
Posted by Geraldine