Customer Ratings & Reviews

Purchased on release day. New to garmin and loving it so far. Everything is perfect the size, weight, design and color easy on the hand. Love the activities. Only downside for me no hiking and altimeter. But all new features are great like stress tracking, hrv, nap, and body battery.

I love my Garmin watch! The GPS and health tracking are extremely accurate, the battery lasts a long time, and the design is both stylish and durable. It’s easy to use and perfect for staying on top of fitness goals. Definitely worth it!

I’ve been using the Garmin vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch for a while now, and I absolutely love it! It’s super lightweight and comfortable to wear all day, and the black design with the slate aluminum looks really sleek. It feels durable, but it doesn’t look bulky, which I appreciate. The fitness features are what really sold me. I use it for running, biking, and even yoga, and it tracks everything perfectly. The built-in GPS is super accurate, so I don’t need to carry my phone on runs, and it even tracks my heart rate and sleep. I love seeing all the data in the Garmin Connect app—it’s really motivating to watch my progress. The screen is bright and easy to read, even in the sun, and the battery life is amazing. I only need to charge it every 10-11 days, which is a huge plus. I also use Garmin Pay sometimes, which is super convenient, and I like getting notifications from my phone right on my wrist. Overall, this watch has been a game-changer for me. It’s easy to use, has tons of features, and helps me stay on track with my fitness goals. If you’re thinking about getting one, I highly recommend it!

I love this watch! The battery life sold me as opposed to an Apple Watch. The stats are incredible, especially since this is considered a budget friendly, entry level watch. I really enjoy that this is not a "smart watch" and you can't take calls and respond to texts. I didn't have a use for a "phone on my wrist". Tracks all my workouts flawlessly. All around a great purchase.

A nice intro of the Garmin smartwatches. I needed a watch that was a tracker and this one suits my purpose. I like the gps and so far it has worked flawlessly. This watch recharges quickly, an added plus.

long battery life, easy to use, sleep tracking and so much more

Works really well. Holds a charge for a long time. Looks sleek, not like a traditional workout watch.

I love this watch . It has several days of battery life. Tracks your sleep and exercise. Receives all of your messages . Water proof , Can track your fasting also and has a bunch of other cool features

After 3 Apple Watches I gave Garmin shot. Never looking back. This is a great watch I use it all the time for tracking my work outs, tracks my sleep and only charge it once a well. You also get all the notifications from you iPhone . Best watch I have own so far.

I used to be an apple watch girl and I hated it how little the battery lasted and how it wasn't really tracking my activity. If you are someone who works out, especially runs, this is the watch for you. It has a GPS tracker that shows you where and what you ran. it has different settings for the activates you're doing, ex: Cardio, softball, stair stepper, swimming, strength, bike etc. If you don't see what you want to track specifically you can add the workout to the watch. For Iphone users like myself you can still get messages and notifications, you just can't reply to them, however you can if you have an Samsung or Android i believe. THIS IS WORTH THE SWITCH FORM APPLE! There are more designs depending on your style preference, I choose this one because it was very soft and feminine and goes well with my outfits, and you can always switch out the band if you don't like the silicone(I believe that is the material on the band). And the battery lasts me so long, I lasted 10 days without having the need to charge

I've had a Fitbit for years but always got frustrated with the battery dying out. This battery lasts a full week (if not longer) and I really like the additional health stats it monitors. Very customizable too. I am very happy with my purchase!

- **Design**: The watch features a sleek and lightweight design, making it comfortable for all-day wear. The vibrant display is easy to read, even in bright sunlight. - **Fitness Tracking**: It offers comprehensive fitness tracking capabilities, including GPS, heart rate monitoring, and various sport modes. The accuracy of the tracking is commendable, providing reliable data for runners and athletes. - **Battery Life**: With an extended battery life, the Forerunner 265 can last up to two weeks in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode, which is excellent for long training sessions or races. - **Smart Features**: The integration with the Garmin Connect app allows for easy syncing of data, and you can receive notifications directly on the watch, keeping you connected without needing to check your phone constantly. - **User Experience**: The interface is intuitive, and setting up workouts or tracking progress is straightforward. The watch also offers personalized training plans, which can be a great motivator. Garmin Forerunner 265 is a solid choice for fitness enthusiasts looking for a reliable and feature-rich watch. Its combination of accurate tracking, smart features, and stylish design makes it a worthwhile investment for anyone serious about their fitness journey.

Really great watch especially for the price, does all I need and easy interface when you just want simple functions without thinking so hard. graphics and options really good. Good battery and look very nice

After years of being an Apple Watch user, switching to the Garmin has been a total breath of fresh air. My biggest gripe with Apple was the daily charge struggle, but with this Garmin, I’ve gone from charging every night to basically charging it nearly every two weeks. It still has that sharp, vibrant screen I was used to, but it feels way more like a dedicated fitness partner and less like a needy second phone. It’s been a massive upgrade for my daily routine, and I don't regret making the move for a second. If you're tired of battery anxiety but still want a watch that looks great, this is it.

The design is sleek and comfortable, with a bright AMOLED display that looks great indoors and outdoors. Fitness and health tracking are top-notch—heart rate, sleep, stress, workouts, and even Body Battery are all accurate and easy to read. Battery life is excellent, lasting nearly a week on a single charge, which beats most competitors. It also has great smartwatch features like notifications, music storage, Garmin Pay, and customizable watch faces. Overall, it’s reliable, stylish, and packed with features. If you want a watch that helps you stay healthy and connected without constant charging, the Garmin Venu 5 is hard to beat.

I relly like my new Garmin. The battery life is days, which is great. I get about 10 days or more. I charge before it gets to 30%! Found lots of nice watch faces. No problems whatsoever. Does everything I need.

I recently switched from an Apple Watch to my garmin and I love. The battery life top notch, all the extra health benefits amazing, over all I couldn’t recommend this watch enough. Being able to be in control of my health more has been on the front focus of my brain lately and with the peace of mind I get from my garmin has been amazing. All with the added benefits of being able to stay connected to my phone. But it has also helped me disconnect as well. Also garmin customer service is truly amazing. They are all so kind and so helpful.

First time owning a garmin watch. Works very well for health tracking and monitoring. Battery life is very good. Sleek design and very versatile

Great fitness watch. I had a different smartwatch before that was focused on things I’m not interested in - notifcations, calls, texts. This fitness watch allows me to dial in on health and fitness without all the other disturbances. Very easy to navigate and log the data I want to. Plus it is light as a feather allowing me to wear it without any discomfort.

Works perfect and keeps up with my workouts and the battery life is great!