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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 173 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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96%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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  • 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
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    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent watch

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

    Long lasting battery and excellent health features

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

    The Perfect Fitness Companion

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Garmin Forerunner 265 has been a game-changer for my running, workouts, and daily activities. Its accurate GPS tracking and heart rate monitoring keep me on top of my running stats, while the training metrics help optimize my performance. I love the customizable data screens, making it easy to monitor everything from pace to cadence during my runs. The smartwatch features like notifications and sleep tracking are a nice bonus for everyday use, and its lightweight design makes it comfortable to wear all day. It's a solid choice for any active lifestyle!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garming forerunner 265

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

    Love it, use it everyday!! Garmin> apple im not ever going back!!

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

    perfect for me!

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

    - delivers exceptional performance for fitness enthusiasts -lightweight yet sturdy, making it comfortable for all-day wear. -provide in-depth analysis for optimizing workouts

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My favorite watch

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

    Excellent equipment. This is my 3rd forerunner watch (upgrading)

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works and performs flawlessly

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

    Liked everything about this watch. Would 10x’s more recommend this instead of another Apple watch mainly dur to the fact it gives me approximately an 18-19 day battery life between charges.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Long battery life, accurate, great for fitness enthusiasts.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Surprised

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

    First time using a Garmin product. It gives good information for when I go biking, and has a lot of options. Took a bit getting used to my way around the watch, but pretty straightforward. The battery life is really good surpassing my previously owned Smartwatches both ( Apple/Samsung ).

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

    Great Product

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

    Great Service Customer friendly experience Happy to refer others and suggest them buying it from Bestbuy Price match was done too

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

    Love It

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

    I LOVE This watch, the only thing that gets frustrating is the lower button on the right side of the watch—it always opens up the types of workouts if bumped

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

    Up your game with a Garmin Forerunner.

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Went from the Venu to the Forerunner 265. I really like the brighter screen. The interactive voice prompts help me stay on pace. I love the morning report that lets me know about my sleep and training readiness. Only Garmin for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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