Garmin Forerunner 265 Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Black and Powder G
4.7 | 2,067 ratings
Price: 299.99
Last update: 12-01-2025
About this item
- Brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 46 mm size
- Up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode
- As soon as you wake up, get your morning report with an overview of your sleep, recovery and training outlook alongside HRV status, training readiness and weather (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Plan race strategy with personalized daily suggested workouts based on the race and course that you input into the Garmin Connect app and then view the race widget on your watch; daily suggested workouts adapt after every run to match performance and recovery
- Training readiness score is based on sleep quality, recovery, training load and HRV status to determine if you’re primed to go hard and get the most out of your workout (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- 30+ built-in activity profiles include running, triathlons, cycling, open-water swimming and more
- Using indicators such as HRV status, recent exercise history and performance, get insight into overall effort with training status — and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
Product information
Additional details
| Operating System | android |
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| Additional Features | 1.3" Colorful AMOLED Display; Up To 20 Hours of Battery Life In GPS Mode; Advanced Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Satiq™ and Multi-Band GPS; Touchscreen And Buttons; Music On Your Wrist |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | True |
| Band Material Type | Silicone |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Sport Type | Cardio, Exercise & Fitness, Running |
| Closure Type | Buckle |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons, Touchscreen |
| Supported Application | GPS |
| Water Resistance Depth | 50 Meters |
| Language | English |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Metrics Measured | Optical Heart Rate Sensor, Multi-band GPS |
Style
| Shape | Round |
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| Style Name | Modern |
| Color | Black and Powder Gray |
| Band Color | Black/Powder Gray |
Connectivity
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi |
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| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Provider | du |
| Communication Feature | True |
Compatibility
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
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| Compatible Phone Models | Android Devices, iOS Devices |
Memory & Storage
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
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Warranty & Support
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Item details
| Brand | Garmin |
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| Model Name | Garmin Forerunner 265 |
| Target Audience | Unisex Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Model Number | 010-02810-00 |
| Built-In Media | Forerunner 265; Charger/Data Cable, Documentation |
| Wearable Computer Type | Smart Watch |
| UPC | 753759313715 |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Customer Reviews | 4.74.7 out of 5 stars(2,117) 4.7 out of 5 stars |
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| ASIN | B0BS1T9J4Y |
| Item Type Name | GPS Smartwatch |
| Item Height | 12.9 millimeters |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 2000 Milliamp Hours |
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| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Polymer |
| Battery Average Life | 13 days |
Display
| Screen Size | 1.3 Inches |
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| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 416 x 416 |
Measurements
| Item Weight | 47 Grams |
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| Item Dimensions | 1.81 x 1.81 x 0.51 inches |
User guide
| Warranty Type | Limited |
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| Waterproof Rating | IP68 |
Top reviews from the United States
- Fer GalazExactly What I NeededI’ve had the Garmin Forerunner 265 for about a week now, and I’m honestly blown away by how good it is. This watch is on another level. The amoled display is insanely sharp and bright, making it super easy to read during runs, even under direct sunlight. The build feels premium yet lightweight, which makes a huge difference for long training sessions.
Setting it up was quick, and everything synced smoothly with the app. The GPS accuracy is excellent my routes are tracked perfectly without any weird glitches or jumps. I’ve already taken it on several runs, including a 15 km session, and the performance has been flawless. Heart rate, pace, VO₂ max estimates, and all the training metrics feel incredibly precise.
Battery life is another big win. Even with daily workouts, notifications, and the bright screen, it still lasts impressively long. The watch also gives great insights into recovery, sleep, and overall readiness, which has helped me train smarter, not just harder.
Overall, this is an exceptional watch for runners. It’s comfortable, accurate, feature packed, and genuinely motivating to use. Easily one of the best upgrades I’ve made for my training. Highly recommended. - Dany FilippiniAn amazing fitness watch: accurate, motivating, and perfect for recovery tracking!I absolutely love my Garmin watch! I play pickleball, do Pilates, and travel frequently, so I needed something reliable that could keep up with my active (and sometimes unpredictable) lifestyle.
One of my favorite features is the Body Battery and recovery tracking. I have lupus and chronic fatigue, and this watch has truly helped me learn when to rest and when to push a little more. It’s not a medical device, but it gives you a great picture of your energy levels and recovery time, which makes a huge difference for people managing autoimmune conditions or simply trying to train smarter.
It also tracks heart rate, stress, sleep, and workouts with impressive accuracy. The GPS is spot-on, and the interface is super easy to read, even in sunlight. Plus, it syncs quickly with the app and lasts several days on a single charge.
Whether you’re an athlete, traveler, or just trying to balance health and recovery, this Garmin is absolutely worth it. ????⌚ - Amazon CustomerExcellent productI've been running for 40 years and finally bought a Garmin. I must be a Luddite, as for decades I was happy with my Timex Ironman watch. Then a family member gave me an Apple watch, and I really liked the functionality and GPS feature. The problem with the Apple watch is the battery life--a 20+ mile run really drains the battery (this may partially be due to the fact I've gotten really slow), so I finally purchased a Garmin. Readers of this review should note that I am not a "power user" and mainly use the GPS and timing functions.
Having said all that, I really like the product! It is very easy to use and pretty intuitive. It is surprising how well it communicates with my iPhone--messages show up, Gmail notifications show up and the Garmin Connect app tracks activity. Plus there are the ancillary functions such as alarms, sleep tracking, etc. Best of all, I did a 22 mile run today and the battery was still 78% charged! Not sure why I waited so long to make the switch to Garmin. Highly recommended. - Daniel E. HoffordTechnology SupremeWhat you have on your wrist is a phenomenal computer with 100's of thousands of man hours in the writing of code and algorithms to take all the data from the sensors and turn it into a comprehensive health guide for physical fitness. And Garmin, along wth Polar and Apple and Suunto and all the other lesser known brands, have barely scratched the surface of the possibilities to harness computing power on your wrist. They haven't even begun to tie in AI to take the data and give you your own personal narrative for how to optimize your health and fitness. One could write a book on all the potential for this technology in this field.
But as to the implementation...The menus need some work...Garmin Connect, where one can build an app and upload it to the watch to run weight lifting routines or HIIT exercises needs a very lot of work. It works but it's crude and basic. For instance, if you want to track HRR [Heart Rate Recovery] after an excercise you have to remember to hit stop immediately, hit the lower right button to gain access to a set of options and then scroll to track HRR over the next two minutes. All the while you are losing heart beats to count. Really? Why isn't that option in the GC app maker so you can add it to the app you are building? And why, when you do a repetitive set that has work-rest and you repeat that x number of times do they insist on ending with a rest period. The last period should be a work period. And why can't the tie their lame audio beeps to your phone where you can customize the sounds you want to hear when doing a HIIT routine, eg?
But, for all my grousing, I love being able to track my sleep and quality of sleep, my HR, HRV, time to recover, quality of the workout, time in HR Zones, Anaerobic and Aerobic quality, Body Battery, Stress, Intensity minutes, Training Status, Training Readiness, etc. Too many things to mention. And I've just scratched the surface in learning how to use it over these last 5 months. I'm really excited about how they will integrate AI into this journey. I would love to have an AI bundled with the watch that I could talk to through my phone. Or have the Garmin Forerunner 256 be able to talk to me through Bluetooth to ear buds. - b foodGreat running watchI love this watch. It is easy to use. The display is easy to read even outside. Loaded with features and gives me good information for recovery. It seems accurate as far as mileage and pace info.