Why We Like The Garmin Forerunner 265 Watch
When we're hungry for the podium, we train and race with the Garmin Forerunner 265 Watch. As soon as we open our eyes in the morning, the AMOLED touchscreen display uses less battery power to give us a crisper, clearer view of our metrics, including the night's sleep quality, the day's weather, and our current training readiness. The battery lasts up to 20 hours in GPS GNSS mode for reliable tracking of our long runs and races, while the training status rundown, personalized daily suggested workouts, and preloaded cross-training exercises keep us on course toward a new personal best.
Details
- Multi-sport watch for well-rounded training and race-day readiness
- AMOLED display enhances colors, contrast, and responsiveness
- Fortified polymer bezel for wear-, impact-, and corrosion-resistance
- Tough Corning Gorilla Glass 3 face is light and scratch-resistant
- Silicone strap is flexible, lightweight, and sweat-proof
- Rechargeable battery lasts up to 13 days in smartwatch mode
- 5ATM rating means this watch is submersible up to 50 meters
- HR and energy monitoring, adaptive coaching, real-time stamina, and more
- Item #GRMF067
- Housing Material
- fiber-reinforced polymer
- Strap Material
- silicone
- Face Material
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Movement
- digital, AMOLED Optional Always-On Mode, touchscreen, 416 x 416 pixels
- Pedometer
- yes
- Odometer
- yes
- Altimeter
- yes
- Barometer
- yes
- Heart Rate Monitor
- wrist-based, constant
- Technical Features
- Please see size chart for complete list of technical features
- Wireless
- Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
- Operating System
- Garmin Connect
- Date Indicator
- yes
- Weekday Indicator
- yes
- Alarms
- yes
- Backlight
- yes
- Battery Type
- rechargeable
- Battery Life
- [smartwatch] 13 days, [GPS-only GNSS] 20hr, [SatIQ AutoSelect GNSS] 16hr, [All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band] 14hr, [GPS-only GNSS + music] 7hr, [SatIQ AutoSelect GNSS + music] 6.5hr, [All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band + music] 6hr
- Low Battery Indicator
- yes
- Includes
- Forerunner 265, USB-C charging/data cable, documentation
- Claimed Weight
- 1.7oz
- Submersible
- 5ATM (submersible up to 50m)
- Face Size
- 32.5mm (1.3in)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- running, triathlon, training, yoga, floor climbing, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing, stand-up paddleboarding, rowing, road cycling, ebiking, trail, swimming
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 354 ratings
Review Summary
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Screen reader users: the following list provides a visual scale to illustrate the product fit. Please refer to the heading above for the fit type in text.Here's what customers have to say
The fitness tracker is praised for its bright display, accurate GPS, and long battery life. Customers report it provides excellent performance and valuable data insights. While some minor issues like screen scratches have been noted, the overall consensus is that it is a high-quality and valuable fitness companion.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 20, 2025
Great Watch.
I bought this about 3 weeks ago. I love all the things it can do.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 15, 2025
Mostly love…
I do love my Garmin, but I fear there may be something wrong with mine. Since I have gotten it, I cannot get a good sleep score. It read in the 40s almost every single night, or even lower. I also have an Oura ring that tracks my health, and I will get a 86 sleep score with them and a 42 with Garmin. I am worried a sensor or something is faulty in my watch.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 13, 2025
Very nice upgrade to my Garmin 935
I have used Forerunners dating back to 2006, and have loved my Garmin 935 for the last 3 years. I wanted more color and features so stepped up to a new 265 last month. I am pleased with many of the 265 features, specifically a richer colorful display for everyday and race use, and the expanded health metrics compliment my smart ring daily health data. I will be honest that the cool new color watch I use all day does drain the battery more than my 935 did, with me getting about 5 days normal use of training runs, 24/7 wear, between charges rather than the 7-9 days with the 935, but I still have not tweaked my battery consumption with features yet so who knows if that might improve. Another minor issue is that the bezel on the 265 is curved downward on the edges such that my old glass screen protector for the bezel don't fit tight and other plastic options are sub par. Would love to find a complete minimal bezel protector if I could in the future to protect the Gorilla glass from major scratching which I inevitably do to it. Overall I am pleased with the 265 in most all respects, and would highly recommend the watch.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 12, 2025
Garmin 265
I bought month ago and lit bit disappointed with to thing size of the display is too small or too big, and why it no microphone or speaker? 965 no microphone or speaker as well so I used both way like running and smartphone and so I will maybe return and find another one
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 11, 2025
Great for some fitness
I love this watch for running and tracking stats — it’s accurate, reliable, and great for fitness. I just wish it had more smart watch features, like voice commands, to make it even more versatile. Some functions can be tricky to find at first, so there’s a bit of a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a solid choice for runners.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 11, 2025
265 Upgrade
Upgraded from a 645. Happy with the upgrade. Hoping to get as much mileage as I have from the 645.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 10, 2025
Much better than my Apple Watch s8
This watch was a little pricey but well worth it. I bought this to replace my Apple Watch Series 8 because I was getting more serious into running and would like to start biking + swimming. I really like the battery life. That is really the big selling point. If you are a runner and use the "Runna" app, your workouts sync up seamlessly to be started right on your watch.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 8, 2025
Garmin 265
Love the watch. The battery life is crazy ! Can go almost a week with out charging!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 6, 2025
Just right for me.
Nice activity metrics. Encourages me to pay closer attention to my training sessions.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 5, 2025
Love the bright display ,body battery and HRV
Excellent watch.Please keep the forerunner display big.Im 52 years old and I don't run with my specticals. Having a big display hepls out when I sweating.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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