The Garmin Forerunner 265 is a running and fitness smartwatch with a 1.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen. It uses SATIQ and multi-band GPS for positioning in places such as dense forest and urban areas. The 46 mm case is made of fiberglass-reinforced polymer with a stainless steel rear housing that holds the optical heart rate sensor and skin temperature sensing.
It tracks sleep, stress, heart rate variability and recent training load to calculate a daily Training Readiness Score. Body Battery energy monitoring shows energy reserves, with up to 168 hours of history. Garmin Coach provides daily workout suggestions based on training load and recovery status.
To set up, charge the watch and pair it with the Garmin Connect app on a smartphone. Then set up sports profiles and start an activity such as running, cycling, triathlon or strength training from the watch face. Workouts sync automatically with the app. The silicone band is quick-release, and QuickFit bands change without tools.
- Case size
- 46 mm
- Display
- 1.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 454 x 454 pixels, automatic brightness adjustment
- Lens
- Corning Gorilla Glass with anti-reflective coating
- Case material
- Fiberglass-reinforced polymer, stainless steel rear housing
- Band
- Silicone, quick-dry, sweat- and chlorine-resistant, hypoallergenic; Whitestone and Tidal Blue
- Band system
- QuickFit, interchangeable, 20+ compatible band styles
- Wrist fit
- 125–208 mm
- Battery life
- Up to 20 hours in continuous GPS mode
- GPS
- SATIQ and multi-band GPS
- Water resistance
- 5 ATM, suitable for swimming and snorkeling