Specifications
Screen Size28 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesInternal Memory Capacity8 gigabytes
Key Specs
Screen Size28 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesInternal Memory Capacity8 gigabytesGlobal 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 MaxWater ResistantYesMaximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feetBand MaterialSiliconeSeriesForerunner 265S
General
Product NameForerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymerBrandGarminProduct TypeActivity tracker, SmartwatchForm FactorWristwatchModel FamilyGarmin Forerunner 265SModel Number010-02810-04SeriesForerunner 265SColorBlack/WhitestoneColor CategoryBlack
Design
Case Size42mmCase ShapeCircularBand TypeSiliconeBand Width18 millimetersBand ColorWhitestone/Neo TropicClasp TypeBuckleRotating BezelNo
Display
Display ScreenYesScreen Size28 millimetersTouch ScreenYesDisplay 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 ApplicableBluetooth EnabledYesNFC TechnologyYesWi-Fi CompatibilityWireless N
Features
Internal Memory Capacity8 gigabytesGPS EnabledYesGlobal PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GalileoMobile NotificationsYesAlert TypeAudible, Vibration, VisualMobile Payment Service SupportedGarmin PayMusic PlayerYesSilent AlarmYesVibration AlertYesBuilt-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
Water ResistantYesMaximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feetShock ResistantNoDust ResistantNoMinimum Operating Temperature-4 degrees fahrenheitMaximum Operating Temperature140 degrees fahrenheit
Dimensions
Product Height1.6 inchesProduct Depth0.51 inchesProduct Weight1.6 ounces
Power
RechargeableYesBattery Strength IndicatorYesCharging Interface(s)USB Type CBattery TypeLithium-ion
Material
Band MaterialSiliconeCase MaterialFiber-reinforced polymer
Camera
Integrated CameraNo
Dimension
SizeAdjustableMinimum Wrist Size115 millimetersMaximum Wrist Size178 millimetersProduct Width1.6 inches
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limitedManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
UPC753759313692
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
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 18 reviews
4.7Rating by feature
- 4.7Battery Life
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.6Durability
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Comfort
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great watch
Ive had fitbits and the i watch 7 but they all fell short!this is great due to the battery life and sporty look along with running features.price is kinda steep but what isn’t these days.overall happy with it being my first garmin…
This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black
Posted by MrCulo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Running Watch
I've been running for over 10 years, ran my 1st marathon last year but I never had a running watch. After watching and reading multiple reviews, I picked Garmin. I have a small wrist and so I picked the "S". When I got it, I thought it was small and so I went to Best Buy and exchanged it with the Forerunner 965. I tried it once but it's too big on my wrist and so I exchanged it again with the 265S. It's lightweight and it's perfect on a smaller wrist. I even use it while sleeping to track my sleep (it's a cool feature) and it's not bothersome.
This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black
Posted by Dino
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Heavily tattooed people beware
The watch is great and I absolutely love Garmin! My only issue is if you are heavily tattooed like I am the heart rate monitor has a hard time reading through the ink. Some days I have zero issues and days like today it hasn’t read for hours.. other than that it’s a great watch!
This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black
Posted by Nina
