Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)
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- Screen Size28 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage8 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 28 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Built-in Storage: 8 gigabytes
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Metrics Measured: Activity 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 Max
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Band Material: Silicone
- Series: Forerunner 265S (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-02810-03
- Product Name: Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer
- Color: Black
- Product Type: Activity tracker, Smartwatch
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Garmin Forerunner 265S
- Series: Forerunner 265S (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Year of Release: 2023
- Design
- Case Size: 42mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
- Case Shape: Circular
- Band Type: Silicone
- Band Color: Black/Amp Yellow
- Clasp Type: Buckle
- Rotating Bezel: false (Rotating the bezel controls the various functions of the device.)
- Dimensions
- Band Width: 18 millimeters
- Product Height: 1.6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.6 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.6 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length: 0.51 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Minimum Wrist Size: 115 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size: 178 millimeters
- Size: Adjustable
- Display
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Size: 28 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Display Type: AMOLED
- Color Display: true
- Clock Display: true
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Customizable Watch Faces: true
- Screen Material: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Not Applicable (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Connectivity
- Data Plan Required: false
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Features
- Built-in Storage: 8 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Mobile Notifications: true
- Alert Type: Audible, Vibration, Visual
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Garmin Pay
- Music Player: true
- Silent Alarm: true
- Built-In Microphone: false
- Voice Activated: false (Able to interpret dictation and/or respond to simple voice commands.)
- Activity
- Metrics Measured: Activity 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 Max
- Multi-Sport Tracking: true
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyro sensor, Pulse oximeter (Sp02) sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Medical Incident Notification: Contact text, Email (Receive notifications for detected medical incidents that enable you to contact emergency services if needed. In some cases, emergency services and/or preprogrammed emergency contacts may be notified automatically. May be reliant on whether wireless network coverage is available.)
- Medical Incidents Detected: Crash detection, Fall
- Performance
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Minimum Operating Temperature: -4.0 degrees fahrenheit (The lowest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures less than the minimum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 140 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Material
- Band Material: Silicone
- Case Material: Fiber-reinforced polymer
- Camera
- Integrated Camera: No
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 753759313685
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.
- 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
- 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
Whats Included
- Forerunner
- Cable
- Manual
- Forerunner
- Cable
- Manual
Product Manuals
Q: Why does the smartwatch have a multi-band GPS?
A: The Forerunner 265S smartwatch features multi-band GPS to help you make the most of every run.
Q: What is the battery life of the smartwatch in smartwatch mode?
A: The Forerunner 265S smartwatch has a battery life of up to 15 days in smartwatch mode.
Q: What is the maximum depth of water resistance for the smartwatch?
A: The maximum depth of water resistance for this smartwatch is 164 feet.
Q: Does the smartwatch have a built-in music player?
A: This smartwatch does have a built-in music player.
Q: Can you use the smartwatch for activities other than running?
A: This smartwatch can be used for triathlons, cycling, swimming, and more.
Q: What is the purpose of the race widget?
A: The race widget enables personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt to performance, recovery, the race you’re running and its course.
Q: How does the training readiness feature help you achieve your fitness goals?
A: The training readiness feature tells you when you’re primed for a productive workout session, which helps you crush your fitness goals.
Q: Does the Garmin Forerunner 265S have text/call notifications
A: Yes! you just cannot text back/talk on it because there is no audio.
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| Pros for Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black - (2023) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | Battery Life, Overall Performance, GPS Accuracy, Sleep Tracking, Weight | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Flashlight, Solar Charging, Comfort | Battery Life, Ease of Use |
| Cons for Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black - (2023) | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Size | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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- 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
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.
This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)
Posted by eliF
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best running watch!
This is the best running watch for beginners or intermediate runners. It is lightweight so you can wear it to sleep to track the quality of your sleep. It doesn’t weigh down your wrist while running. It tell you how your energy levels are throughout the day and recommends workouts depending on your training goals. The best part is perhaps its performance analysis. It breaks down for you how you’re progressing on your training in such detail, it makes it easier to adjust accordingly. Best purchase I have made for my running days.
This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black/Light Pink - (2023)
Posted by LauraJ
