Customer Ratings & Reviews

Pretty good watch all around. If youre wanting one that is more similar to some mainstream smart watches - Samsung/Apple specifically - this is NOT going to be a good watch for you. But if youre wanting a good watch for a good price, that tracks lots of fitness goals, this is the watch for you. GPS system in it seems pretty accurate, and tracks distances really well for running/hiking/walking, etc. Its pretty light weight and the band is pretty comfortable but is definitely sporty. The battery life is great. Will last 11+ days easily if youre not tracking many workouts with the GPS feature. But if you are, it charges super fast and even 30 min on the charger will give you a decent charge. Overall the performance is exactly what i was looking for. The button functions are a little different compared to other smartwatches, but once you realize the start/stop button acts for a lot of different operations its not too bad at all. Some of the additional functions are really nice too, specifically the sleep tracking and hrv. Although im not sure entirely how accurate these functions are, it gives you a great baseline of your health/recovery to work with. All of the Garmin apps required to do stuff on the watch are a little annoying, but once you get past set up and customization you really only need 1 app. Tons of awesome watch faces as well. I would absolutely recommend this watch to someone.

I’ve been really happy with this watch so far. The GPS connects quickly and has been accurate on my runs, and I love how easy the screen is to read, even outside. It’s lightweight, comfortable, and the battery lasts long enough that I don’t have to think about charging it all the time. I also really like the training and recovery info, it’s helpful without being overwhelming. Overall, it’s become something I wear every day, not just when I’m running. Definitely recommend it!

I purchased this device as an upgrade to my Apple Watch Series 8. I gave up Apple Music and iMessage and inherited an actual watch. The battery life is great. The watch is light weight and with added precision gps it is a no brainer if you are looking for a device to track your miles. I love this watch.

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is a game-changer. The AMOLED display is bright and clear, GPS is super accurate, and the battery life is impressive even with daily workouts. I love the Training Readiness feature and how well it tracks everything from runs to strength training. It’s lightweight, stylish, and syncs seamlessly with the Garmin app. Perfect for serious runners or anyone wanting to stay on top of their fitness.

Perfect watch for runners! Very accurate, very light and easy to navigate. Perfect size for my wrist It’s got good battery life around 12 days.

Switched over from an Apple Watch 9 since I started running and hiking more. THE BATTERY LIFE IS THE BEST THING- lasts up to a week for me. I can say this is definitely a fitness watch, not so much a smart watch—but that’s what I wanted! I hated being so connected to my phone and always being able to check texts and get phone notifications on my wrist, I felt so attached. But I’ve turned off the settings to notify my on text messages (I keep calls on) but love that I don’t feel addicted to my smart watch. Also love the running features, and garmin allows you to check your pace in the moment, and not the average lap pace. I’ve been using the training programs (included for free) and like that over having to pay for apps like Runna. Connects seamlessly with Strava (and apple fitness). Ive banged it against the wall at the gym more than once and expected a scratch on the screen or even the plastic but I don’t seem to see anything!! Definitely not as cute and aesthetically pleasing as an Apple Watch but if you’re looking for a true fitness watch, the forerunner 265 is great!

As a former college runner, I’ve used a lot of GPS watches, and this Garmin is outstanding. It’s accurate, comfortable, and packed with features that work just as well for beginners as experienced runners. Training metrics are easy to understand without being overwhelming, and the battery life is excellent. Great value and a solid choice for any level of runner.

I got this watch to mainly track my crappy sleep, it does the trick for sure. I have been getting better sleep than usual with the information it provides. I also use it at the gym with my workouts. I have my workouts programmed on the watch with each set, reps and even the rest times to keep me on a good pace. I am sure it does more than I know and I am sure I will learn over time all it offers. One thing I do love is all the different things I can have on the face at once. I have the weather, elevation, heart rate, steps, sun set time, battery life and time. It is my first ever watch like this and do not regret the purchase. It’s cool also tracking my hikes and walks with the dog.

Garmin Forerunner 265 — great sports and everyday watch! Lightweight, comfortable, and featuring a bright AMOLED display, these watches offer plenty of useful features for tracking workouts, sleep, and recovery. They provide accurate measurements of key metrics, help you monitor your progress, and keep you motivated. Battery life is good, and the interface is easy to use. The only downsides are the relatively high price and the time it takes to get familiar with all the features. Overall, an excellent choice for runners and anyone who wants to stay active and track their health!

Very accurate heart monitor, tested it myself. Good features, I like that I can change the watch faces and it's easy to use. The buttons were a little confusing at first though.

I replaced my vivoactice 5 (which is great) with the forerunner and it gives me so many more options to choose from on this device. Catered for runners at any level.

I bought this to train for my first half marathon because my Samsung watch i would have to charge every day. This Garmin will last ten days and I track everything from walking, running and hiking. I even do skiing and snow showing. I have everything synced with my food app so I know how many calories I burned and what amount of food I need to refuel. If you have apple or Samsung make the switch. Also buy a screen protector and you can change bands super easy and plenty to choose from online.

Good watch. Battery recharges pretty quick and it last a long time. It has a lot of functions and it tracks my workouts pretty well. I only wish it was a little more rugged. (Cool fact: You can change the display!)

I bought my Garmin about a month ago, and it has been great! Battery life is as promised, and I’ve been loving the sleep feature. I don’t notice it at all at night! I had been ready to get rid of my Apple Watch and this has been amazing. I use it mostly for my runs and am happy to not be receiving all of the Apple notifications I was getting on my previous watch. This is a great health and workout focused watch. Highly recommend!

Great watch, battery life is excellent only charge about once per week. Has helped me out tremendously during my runs.

Made the switch from Apple to Garmin after having an Apple Watch for YEARS. Getting into running, I’ve loved it. Battery life is amazing, wear it all day and overnight to get sleep coaching, training readiness, and the big screen is amazing for running. Tons of ways to customize it as well. Only complaint is it is definitely not as user friendly compared to an Apple Watch, but so manageable (just not as easy to customize screens). Recommend to anyone who is interested in having a watch for daily wellness.

This smart watch has been everything I want and needed. From battery life to the features it provides.G ood Job Garmin.

Excellent choice of a fitness watch for beginner to intermediate runners. 14 day battery life is accurate in normal watch mode. If you run 3-4 times a week it will need to be charged once a week. Size is slightly larger than previous Apple Watch but I like that I don’t bump the buttons due to the curved design. The OLED screen is worth it. Sleep tracking relies on inputs of your sleep times. I find it doesn’t naturally adjust well if you sleep more or less than the inputted times.

This watch is absolutely tremendous. I seldomly take it off. The battery life is fantastic, sleep tracking is great, Heart rate tracking and exercise tracking to include my workouts is incredible. Amazing, amazing purchase!

Long lasting, super useful for runs and other work outs! I had an apple watch previously, and i do miss the texts and calls. But if thats not a big problem its so worth it! (You can receive texts but not respond) loove the charge on it, last me about 11-12 days before i need to charge it, and it charges in 20ish minutes probably even less lol You can take the time to really get to know the watch, but i just use the bare minimum