Customer Ratings & Reviews

I should have dumped my Fitbit for a Garmin years ago. The forerunner 265 does everything great. So much information! Some reviews knock the maps and route planning… I find what it does sufficient. The GPS works perfectly every time. The battery life is incredible. I wear all day and night and I’m getting 9/10 days out of a charge. The display is clear and easy to see in all lighting. Even for someone who needs readers! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Best watch I honestly ever had, making the transition from Apple to Garmin was honestly & genuinely the best decision I made in terms for electronics. I train everyday & the fact that the watch can record your sleep & give accurate results for sleeping & running it’s a blessing

Love this watch! It the best watch by far that I’ve ever owned. I’ve tried them all. The screen is the best, the tracking of workouts is great. Really good in the pool, on my bike and during a run!

I was looking for an upgrade from my 5+ yr old Vivoactive 3 while staying in the Garmin ecosystem. After comparing features to cost this was a really compelling buy especially when it went on sale. I use it mostly for running. The screen is really bright and sharp. The GPS locks on quick with minimal drift. Battery life is around as advertised. It keeps track of performance and health stats galore. The touch screen has no lag. After 2 months with 2-3 outside runs/week, its race predictor is still too optimistic at all distances. Its VO2 max seems a few points higher than expected. The glass got some micro scratches when I stored it together with keys. Definitely get screen protectors. After putting one on it hid the scratches completely. Overall, this is a great fitness watch.

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is excellent. I love the accurate built-in GPS and detailed analytics. It's lightweight and comfortable, even while running or sleeping. Highly recommended, especially for active users.

Works very well and has a long battery life. Good watch.

I recently switched from an Apple Watch to the Garmin Forerunner 265, and it’s honestly one of the best decisions I’ve made for my fitness and training goals. I was initially worried about the size difference compared to my 41mm Apple Watch, but the larger screen has actually been a nice upgrade and it doesn’t feel much bigger on my wrist at all. One of the biggest differences I noticed right away was the battery life. With the Apple Watch, I had to charge it every night, which always felt limiting. With the Forerunner 265, I easily get five to seven days on a single charge, even with regular GPS workouts and daily use. That alone has made a huge difference in how consistently I can track my progress and stay on top of my routine.

This product far exceeds anything the Apple has on the market. I spent a lot of time researching and comparing this watch with my old Apple Watch. To be honest, there really is no comparison. The Garmin far exceeds all of the Apple features with far more accuracy. Especially if you are a heart patient like I am and need to monitor heart function accurately during exercise, and throughout the day. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that is serious about their health and exercise.

Amazing! Love my Garmin watch! I got it specifically for running purposes and it’s been amazing. The fact that I can connect my Beats Pro Earphones to the watch itself and listen to my music (no need to carry my phone) is a plus. Durable and scratch resistance!

I was looking for a nicer sports watch without breaking the bank (some of these smart watches are over $1,000). This has been very easy to set up, use with very good battery life. Its strange only charging your watch every couple of weeks after being so used to charging almost every day.

Coming from an Apple Watch, this FR265 has helped drastically with providing in depth running insights. It provides TONS of data around runs specifically, as well as training and recovery. The one thing I wish garmin did better was help you to make sense of all of the data. The UI isn't the smoothest, and it can definitely bog down when hot. If you are after a pure running watch, this is a great mid-tier choice that provides tons of features without the near $1k pricetag. If you are more interested in general fitness/smartwatch features, I'd recommend looking elsewhere

Have loved this watch! Battery life is amazing! Love the features and helps me hit my goals! Great value for the price!

Solid watch. I loved how light it was I’ve been going with Garmin for the last 10 years and they never disappoint. They didn’t miss with this one

I needed a watch that could accurately track my runs AND swims. Had an Apple watch series 9 before and it sucked in the pool. The days of battery life + the new screen make it very visually appealing and long lasting.

Got the 265 to start training for a half marathon. I wear it virtually everyday and at night. I also use it for swimming and strength training. The watch gives great analytics and suggestons for training. Battery life is amazing typically lasting around a week. I highly reccomend if you’re starting a training journey for running, swimming, triatholons, etc. this watch can do it all!

This app tells you everything you need and more! Gives you suggestions based on how much you should run, focuses on training routines (V02 Max, Weight Loss, etc), and even tells you your sleep patterns. Definitely worth buying especially if you're a long-distance runner!

The watch does everything you could ask for it to do and more. Has a bit of a learning curve when you first buy it but it is great once you get it down. If you are looking for a sport watch, great option, but if you want a lifestyle watch i would say just get an apple watch.

Got this watch because I go on runs often because of the military. It’s a great watch and it’s very durable

Love the watch, great for advanced running. Keeps me on my toes and motivated!

Love all the features! This is my first smart watch and I don't know why I waited so long to get one. I love how it helps me sleep better and keep track of my workouts.