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Your price for this item is $299.99
The comparable value price is $449.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 173 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    NEW GARMIN

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

    EASY TO USE AND I LIKE THE OVERALLL FIT AND CAN TAKI IT OFF WEHEN I NEED TO

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Optimistic

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

    It took a while to get it set up and work properly after all that was done it sometimes didn’t track steps correctly still giving it time to see if it’s worth the money

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sport smartwatch

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect for any excercise enthusiast… highly recomended!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smart watch

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

    This was a present to our son. He really loves it!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Its almost have it all. A must have who love to workout and stay fit.

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

    Game Changer

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

    Very reliable and efficient watch, doesn't matter what activity you do.

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

    Great Fitness Watch

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

    Really like the amount of workouts it already has programmed

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Forerunner 265

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

    Nice screen and durable. Only compromise is the watch band did give me rashes on my forearm. I also do feel the optical heart rate sticking out a little too much where it gets uncomfortable to wear sometimes.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Failed promises.

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

    Not as intuitive as I was hoping it to be. I was promised that it would sync to my Apple Health and Fitness Apps to help me keep track of my activity, to no avail. Currently have it up for sale on eBay.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Fair

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

    The screen doesn’t respond fast this is slow battery is good

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing an issue with your Forerunner 265. Please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. As well, if you still need assistance you can reach out to a product support associate from that link. Garmin

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Watch

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

    Inaccurate on steps, i drive truck and it thinks im walking. Not hard to hit my goal only problem in sitting in a seat.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Some activities may cause irregular arm movement, resulting in the watch recording too many steps. This may include driving a vehicle, usually due to vibrations caused by rough terrain. Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps accuracy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Is a great help when running

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

    Really helps me maintain my zones when running and helps me keep a good balance

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin 265

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

    Great watch! Switched over from an Apple Watch 11/10

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fitness watch

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

    Great Watch if your focus is fitness! Provides more metrics than apple watch

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad experience

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

    The product didn’t arrive! I had to request my money back

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend