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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 149 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the Forerunner 265's excellent battery life, accurate GPS, and impressive performance across various activities like running and cycling. Many appreciate the detailed sleep tracking and the accurate data provided for fitness metrics. The watch's lightweight and comfortable design, along with its bright and clear AMOLED display, also receive positive feedback. Overall, users highlight the device's accuracy and its ability to enhance their fitness journey.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    This watch is amazing! Works very well and is so good for people who runs for hobbie.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin

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

    Great for sleep score and enhancing day to day life and feeling. Also gives you a readiness score for the day which I love

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use, long battery

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

    I debated between this watch and the 965, and decided on this one because I only run, I don’t do other sports. I have not regretted the decision

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

    Fits perfectly, excellent value

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

    This seems to be the most comfortable and size friendly watch diameter for a woman to wear, the watch provides all the important functions plus a few bells and whistles, with reasonable sale price - the model to remember to purchase here is the S series.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps accuracy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    Great for tracking workouts and sleep. Very useful if you’re into fitness.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fire Product!

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

    Wife absolutely loves the product, she completely stopped using her brand new apple watch. This watch is a runner's/athlete's best friend

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    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.

    Does everything you want it to from recording runs to telling you you slept like crap

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift.

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

    Got this as a birthday present for our son and he absolutely loves it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    nice garmin

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

    good, good xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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

    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.

    I love the watch. I can see all my stats. Works perfect for cycling and running.

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

    A great watch for running and hiking

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

    I bought this watch to replace an Apple Watch so I could manage my runs. The Garmin is a huge improvement: workouts are much more customizable and can be set up on the phone; the display is larger and configurable; you can run without your phone and use all features. You can also customize the main display.

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

    Review

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

    Great watch. I have owned the Garmin 165 and this is a major upgrade.

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

    Garmin

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

    Love this watch wear it everyday. Not bulky, looks good. Awesome for running, and gives stats like a video game.

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

    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.

    Had an Apple Watch 7! Got tired of the battery draining after a long run. This garmin goes 5-6 days without charging. Great for running and everyday use. It’s a garmin!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, Runner Friendly Watch!

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

    The watch is the perfect combination of buttons and touch screen. It is simple enough that you can figure out a lot of the functionality playing around with it. I love how quick the GPS is to ready. You also can't beat the battery life. Garmin also is excellent with displaying stats and items you would want to see. The only thing I can say negative is I wish there was better how-to guides on some of the features...

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice!

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

    Not much of a runner but it’s been a Great watch use it for swimming.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Great battery life Definitely recommend it for everyday use

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin forerunner 256

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

    A great watch to do everything you need it to everyday!

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

    Great Garmin for Casual Fitness

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

    The watch is very accurate with great battery and lightweight.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Purchased this watch for my wife, and it has been a big upgrade. She is loving it so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend