Garmin Forerunner 265S Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Whitestone and Ne

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 121 ratings

Price: 349.99

Last update: 09-10-2024


About this item

Brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 42 mm for smaller wrists
Up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 24 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 plus 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)
Safety and tracking features, including incident detection (during select outdoor activities) and Assistance, send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your compatible smartphone; requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology provides superior positioning accuracy in challenging environments while also optimizing the device’s battery life
Never miss a call or text from your paired Android or Apple smartphone with smart notifications

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Top reviews from the United States

Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Game changer!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
I originally had the Garmin Forerunner 245 in the past and I just couldn’t do it anymore because the screen just looked too dull for me. This new updated version of the forerunner is a game changer! They updated the metrics for the training status so that it’s better. The screen is updated instead of MIP it’s now AMOLED-giving it that beautiful look to it. My only complaint about the screen is that it doesn’t get bright enough outside or look as nice outside compared to my Apple Watch. I also still wish it could do all the smart things my Apple Watch can do but it’s ok the other stuff it has is worth it. I love that there is a smaller version of the 265 and a bigger one. I have the smaller one and it’s so light weight. The other thing I wish this watch would do is give me an accurate heart rate while running. For some reason whenever I run the watch moves or something because I would be out of breath and it would say I’m still in HR zone 3 when I know I’m probably in a zone 4! I had to buy a separate HR monitor because an accurate HR is important to me. There’s a raised part where it measures the heart rate and it’s a little uncomfortable compared to my Apple Watch where it sits flush to your skin. I do wish the bands were a little more soft but you can always buy a different one off market. I do like that everything is pretty much customizable. The sleep tracking aspect of it is pretty inaccurate as well I think this is a Garmin issue. It will almost always say I’m asleep when I’m actually awake in bed watching something. I compared my Apple Watch and my Apple Watch does 3 things better smart watch, sleep tracking, and heart rate. So, I can’t seem to get rid of my some watch totally. Therefore, I switch off between my Garmin and Apple. Garmin just has a wide range of fitness features and it’s a total game changer for me. Just wish they would improve on the few things I mentioned.
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Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Game changer!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
I originally had the Garmin Forerunner 245 in the past and I just couldn’t do it anymore because the screen just looked too dull for me. This new updated version of the forerunner is a game changer! They updated the metrics for the training status so that it’s better. The screen is updated instead of MIP it’s now AMOLED-giving it that beautiful look to it. My only complaint about the screen is that it doesn’t get bright enough outside or look as nice outside compared to my Apple Watch. I also still wish it could do all the smart things my Apple Watch can do but it’s ok the other stuff it has is worth it. I love that there is a smaller version of the 265 and a bigger one. I have the smaller one and it’s so light weight. The other thing I wish this watch would do is give me an accurate heart rate while running. For some reason whenever I run the watch moves or something because I would be out of breath and it would say I’m still in HR zone 3 when I know I’m probably in a zone 4! I had to buy a separate HR monitor because an accurate HR is important to me. There’s a raised part where it measures the heart rate and it’s a little uncomfortable compared to my Apple Watch where it sits flush to your skin. I do wish the bands were a little more soft but you can always buy a different one off market. I do like that everything is pretty much customizable. The sleep tracking aspect of it is pretty inaccurate as well I think this is a Garmin issue. It will almost always say I’m asleep when I’m actually awake in bed watching something. I compared my Apple Watch and my Apple Watch does 3 things better smart watch, sleep tracking, and heart rate. So, I can’t seem to get rid of my some watch totally. Therefore, I switch off between my Garmin and Apple. Garmin just has a wide range of fitness features and it’s a total game changer for me. Just wish they would improve on the few things I mentioned.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I like it
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
I had one instead of Apple Watch, this is one buy for my family, I don’t need charge very day, the battery can stay 8-10 days.
Philip
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, made me more active
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
I love this thing. I had not used a fitness tracker for at least 5 years after my last Garmin vivoactive battery got so bad that I had to charge it after every run (it still lasted several years).

It has notably encouraged me to bike, walk, and run more. I'm a fan of smaller, more lightweight smart watches, so this one works perfect for me. I think it's kind of tailored towards women, but I'm a man and don't find it overly feminine looking. The screen technology has gotten so much better in the last 5 years, it's very bright and easy to read in high sun. Frankly, most of the Garmin watches are pretty pricey, but it's still good value for all the features it delivers. I haven't had any reason to doubt its accuracy. Love this thing!
Buy A Lot
5.0 out of 5 stars TOP QUALITY
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
This watch is great for active people, great features and technology
Kelsey Dougherty
5.0 out of 5 stars Game changer
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
This watch was a game changer in my fitness and performance. It helped me to not just hit my half marathon goal but surpass it! I am grateful for the constant way it attunes to my particular bodies physical needs.
Maria
5.0 out of 5 stars Apple Watch Convert
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
As I've gotten more into running my Apple Watch was not cutting it anymore. I had an old version and the already-abysmal battery life was getting worse; I'd be down to 10% life by 2pm. I could never track my sleep because it needed to be charged daily. I decided to make the switch to Garmin and have not looked back. The GPS is more accurate, the battery life is amazing, and overall does most of the things my Apple Watch did. The only difference I've seen is that you can't answer texts from the watch but you still get the notification. I'm never really without my phone so that isn't a dealbreaker for me. If you care more about tracking activity and the data around it, get a Garmin. If you care more about the true smartwatch features, get the Apple Watch.
snore98
5.0 out of 5 stars Great watch
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
Bought this for my wife and she loves it.
as versatile as the i watch but lighter for running.
If I hadn't picked up a Versa 3, I would have gotten this.
C. Haga
5.0 out of 5 stars This watch honestly took me from "runner" to "RUNNER"! :-D
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023
There is so much I could say about this incredible watch!

I'm brand-new to the Garmin world; started on a TomTom many years ago, then to a Fitbit, bounced back and forth between Fitbit and Apple for a while, ... and then I bought this Garmin.

I am IN LOVE.

Just a few of the pros:
Battery life - only have to charge this thing every two weeks or so, if that.
Lightweight
A better, fine-tunable strap
The peace that comes from not having my wrist buzz with every phone notification (didn't realize how annoying that was, although I do have the option for notifications if I want, but I don't).
All of the data that is available! I'm actually learning the mechanics behind why certain runs are different ... I'm taking control of my health!
The Connect app is awesome, and it all still syncs between Apple Health and Strava.
The freaking suggested runs each day! Omg! I can't even express how much this has helped my running.
LiveTrack so my kids can find me if they need me.

I highly recommend this watch. I like the music option but I haven't used it yet. There is a LOT of data - you aren't going to know what to do with it all at first, but join the Garmin site, the forum, and some Facebook groups. I have added the chest strap because I was never taught how to run, so I constantly ran too fast and trained too hard, but now I'm able to run a 10K WITH MY MOUTH CLOSED! and that's a big deal in the Florida summer heat. IYKYK.

Happy running!

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