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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 291 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard the product's battery life and overall performance very highly, often noting its suitability for exercise enthusiasts. They also appreciate its functionality, accurate GPS, and comfortable, lightweight design, along with its useful sleep tracking capabilities. A minor point of feedback is that some customers wish the product were slightly larger.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My new favorite watch. before this i had the Garmin instinct 2. It worked well and did the job. I did miss having an OLED display. That was the biggest thing for me. Finally made the switch and i was very happy. The watch faces look very clear and crisp. I tend to work out for about 30 min to an hour every usually walking, jogging or hiking. It last about 8 to 10 days. If I use it lightly it would last me about the 12 to 14 days. with about 5% battery left. i tend to charge it every 7 days and it ends up being form 45% to 55% and again that's just on how I use it. I get all notifications like I would on any other smart watch which is nice also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    New Best Friend

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I run every day. I bought this watch to train for a half marathon. It's timely with alerting when my heart rate or pace goes out of range of training. It stays on for almost two weeks without a charge - the biggest reason I got it over the Apple Watch. The downside is that it's not accurate with the pace sometimes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best training partner!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is awesome value for money! It's simple and seamless to use. While not top of the line it pairs with my CooSpo heart monitor and Stryd Duo 5.0 to provide me with great coaching/training info.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Battery Life

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I worn this watch every day after my purchase for 2 months now and absolutley love it. I made the switch from apple to garmin and could not be happier. I only charge it once every 2 weeks compared to every night. Also, I love the garmin coach that helps walk me through workouts which comes with the watch to help me achieve my running goals.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Forerunner review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and provides all metrics and insights needed for a healthy lifestyle. I love that you can update the watch face to your personal tastes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect watch. Does everything I want in an athletic watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good. Very great. Outstanding. Pure class. 100%

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice tool

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well, I'm starting running, and this is a goo tool to check your progress. Im happy with this watch. The transaction was very friendly and quick.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product rated the best for runners and I can say, it surely is. I am very happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin 265 Watch

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Garmin Forerunner 265 is a good watch to own. I especially enjoy the distance traveled, pace, and heart rate that is applied to all physical activities. When lifting weights, it counts how many reps you have completed per set. The screen is a nice color that can be seen from afar and is not painful to see in the dark. I enjoy the messaging feature where I can see my texts and emails without having to check my phone. I mostly use it for swimming where I can track total laps, distance, and more. The sleep function reminds you how much rest you're getting and I have to say I agree with it, so far I’ve been enjoying the consistent reminders to get more rest. I would have enjoyed the map features when hiking and extra battery life but for an extra $150 dollars I did not see the point. I am enjoying this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Running

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good for performance, swim indoor out door, bike indoor, out door, running indoors or outdoor, connect to starva.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just the product I need to start my training the battery life is awesome

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great watch for running.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you need a watch to run and want to store your music on your wrist. This watch allows you to leave your phone at home. Great GPS and training app to upload run data.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loved it

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very satisfied with thr upgrade from vivoactive. Battery life is easily 5-6 days. Screen is responsive. It gives good amount of data

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great runners option

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great purchase gives me all my details I wanted and more

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sleep tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best fitness watch on the market!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best watch for fitness hands down!! I would recommend this watch to anyone who runs or works out. Better than the Apple Watch

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My First Garmin Watch - 265 is Super cool

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Garmin 265 is best watch to buy with this price, considering triathlon mode available. For beginners aspiring next level of running and triathlon, makes easy choice with this price. All modes working well and didn’t see any issue. Tried running, swimming, cycling, give better results. Well Garmin 265 is awesome choice

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin watch ⌚

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I did buy watch first time at best buy store best experience best price best bettery life .one time charge five to six day work

    I would recommend this to a friend