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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 247 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch for its impressive battery life and overall performance, making it suitable for exercise enthusiasts. Users appreciate its GPS accuracy, sleep tracking capabilities, lightweight design, and comfortable fit. The watch also boasts excellent data accuracy and screen quality, with a comprehensive set of features, while some customers wish it was slightly bigger.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The right running watch for me

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

    I run about 30 miles a week, was up over 60 when marathon training. Wonderful companion to have on my wrist.

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

    Great watch for running and tracking your progress I love it!

    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
  • 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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch for runners

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

    This watch is great for runners and atheletes alike. Gifted one to my sister in law and she loves it.

    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.

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

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin

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

    Such a great product, I wear this everywhere I go.

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

    Amazing

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

    It was a gift and my boyfriend loves it. Now looking to buy another one for myself.

    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
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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
  • 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
  • Pros mentioned:
    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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    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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Review

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

    I bought this watch as a gift. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

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

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

    Love my Garmin

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

    Amazing I love it. I use it everyday. Best to track run progress

    I would recommend this to a friend