watch fo mountain climbing - I love it! Easy to use. It also has location device in case I am lost.
Garmin – Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer – Black – (2023)
$35999
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Overview
- AMOLED touchscreen display
Brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 46 mm size - Battery life
Up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode - Morning report
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) - Race widget and daily suggested workout
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
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) - More activities
30+ built-in activity profiles include running, triathlons, cycling, open-water swimming and more - Training status
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
Safety and tracking features, including incident detection 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 - Superior accuracy
Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology provides superior positioning accuracy in challenging environments while also optimizing the device’s battery life - Connected features
Never miss a call or text from your paired Android or Apple smartphone with smart notifications - Garmin Pay payment solution
Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go (with a supported country and payment network) - Music on the go
Download songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (subscription may be required), and connect with your wireless headphones for phone-free listening - Free Connect app
See your health and fitness information, connect and compete with friends, sign up for challenges to earn badges and more — all in our free, zero-subscription Garmin Connect app
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Specifications
Capacity & configuration
- Band Type
- Silicone
- Clasp Type
- Buckle
- Display Type
- AMOLED
- Alert Type
- Audible
- Replaceable Battery
- No
Dimensions & weight
- Product Name
- Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer
- Band Width
- 22 millimeters
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance
- 164 feet
- Product Height
- 1.8 inches
- Product Width
- 1.8 inches
- Product Weight
- 1.6 ounces
- Product Length
- 0.51 inches
- Product Type
- Activity tracker
Features
- Color
- Black - Fiber-reinforced polymer - Silicone - Black/Powder Gray, Black/Whitestone - Fiber-reinforced polymer - Silicone - Whitestone/Tidal Blue, Black/Aqua - Fiber-reinforced polymer - Silicone - Aqua/Black
- Brand
- Garmin
- Case Size
- 46mm
- Case Shape
- Circular
- Band Color
- Black/Powder Gray
- Rotating Bezel
- No
- Display Screen
- Yes
- Screen Size
- 33 millimeters
- Touch Screen
- No
- Color Display
- Yes
- Clock Display
- Yes
- Backlit Display
- Yes
- Adjustable Brightness
- Yes
- Customizable Watch Faces
- Yes
- Screen Material
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Operating System Compatibility
- Android
- Operating System
- Garmin
- App Compatible
- Yes
- Voice Assistant Built-in
- Not Applicable
- Data Plan Required
- No
- Wireless Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Wireless Standard
- N
- Built-in Storage
- 8 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled
- Yes
- Global Positioning
- GPS
- Mobile Notifications
- Yes
- Mobile Payment Service Supported
- Garmin Pay
- Music Player
- Yes
- Silent Alarm
- Yes
- Built-In Microphone
- No
- Voice Activated
- No
- Metrics Measured
- Activity vs. inactivity
- Multi-Sport Tracking
- Yes
- Sensors
- Accelerometer
- Medical Incident Notification
- Contact text
- Medical Incidents Detected
- Crash detection
- Protective Qualities
- Water resistant
- Minimum Operating Temperature
- -4.0 degrees fahrenheit
- Maximum Operating Temperature
- 140 degrees fahrenheit
- Minimum Wrist Size
- 135 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size
- 205 millimeters
- Size
- Adjustable
- Rechargeable
- Yes
- Battery Strength Indicator
- Yes
- Charging Interface(s)
- USB-C
- Battery Chemistry
- Lithium-ion
- Band Material
- Silicone
- Case Material
- Fiber-reinforced polymer
- Integrated Camera
- No
- Form Factor
- Wristwatch
- Year of Release
- 2023
- Series
- Forerunner 265
- UPC
- 753759313654, 753759313661, 753759313678
Power & warranty
- Model Number
- 010-02810-00
- Model Family
- Garmin Forerunner 265
- Warranty - Parts
- 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor
- 1 year limited
Warranty & protection
Included manufacturer warranty
See manufacturer documentation.
Register your product with the manufacturer within 30 days of delivery.
Warranty service
Manufacturer warranty claims are handled by the manufacturer. We are happy to help you find the right contact: (888) 419-6820.
Customer reviews
Write a reviewAmazing - It is an excellent watch that can do anything sports related and it’s precise in its measurements.
Best garmin watch - I wear this watch, literally every single day. It tracks, heart rate, sleep schedule, and the best part of the Garmin the body battery. I run a lot and it helps track my running very easily 10 out of 10.
Garmin Forerunner 265 - I love my watch. I ran my first mud run a couple of weeks ago and have been going for runs during rainy days and well my watch is still functioning properly.
Amazing - Love it a ton use it for runs, rowing, bicycling, etc. Its amazing!
Amazing - I love it so much it’s great to track activities! i’ve been using it for the past couple months and I have no issues with it!
Forerunner 265 - Best purchase I've made, the watch and its offered apps makes my life way more easier
Helps me keep track of my health and fitness - This is way better than my previous smart watch considering the battery lasts multiple days and does not die after 1 day or 1 activity session. The tracking and the data from the phone app really helps put things into perspective for fitness.
Great performance watch - Overall perfomance and functionality are amazing! Garmin is always delivering
Long lasting - I bought this to train for my first half marathon because my Samsung watch i would have to charge every day. This Garmin will last ten days and I track everything from walking, running and hiking. I even do skiing and snow showing. I have everything synced with my food app so I know how many calories I burned and what amount of food I need to refuel. If you have apple or Samsung make the switch. Also buy a screen protector and you can change bands super easy and plenty to choose from online.
Best watch - Good sport Watch To have as the first one I’ve had and it works great with so many options of sports.
Best watch i have purchased - The watch has everything I need, its lightweight, lets me program my workouts.
“Best Buy” in a long time - I love everything about this watch. Recently got into running and it helps with tracking my runs and suggesting training towards your goal! I also really enjoy tracking my sleep and heart rate!
Amazing watch - Watch life goes almost to a month. You can sync your music from Spotify without having your phone while going on runs or any physical activity.
Reliability and long battery life. - I’ve been using the Forerunner 265 for a while now and it’s been fantastic. The GPS is super accurate, and the screen is really bright and easy to read even in direct sunlight. It’s lightweight enough that I barely notice it on my wrist during runs, and the battery life is solid. Definitely a great upgrade if you're looking for a reliable fitness watch.
Excellent Smartwatch for Fitness and Everyday Use - I absolutely love the Garmin Forerunner 265! The AMOLED display is beautiful, bright, and easy to read. The GPS accuracy, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and advanced training features make it an excellent choice for anyone serious about fitness. The battery life is impressive, especially considering how many features this watch offers. It's lightweight, comfortable, and looks great for both workouts and everyday wear. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a premium fitness smartwatch. Definitely worth the investment!
Best watch ive had - Better than sny watch ive har roes everything i want and more
Garmin 265 - 5 stars. Very useful watch, long battery life and haven’t had issues with it
Garmin forerunner 265 - I replaced my vivoactice 5 (which is great) with the forerunner and it gives me so many more options to choose from on this device. Catered for runners at any level.
Best exercise watch for your buck - Very accurate heart monitor, tested it myself. Good features, I like that I can change the watch faces and it's easy to use. The buttons were a little confusing at first though.
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