Garmin Forerunner® 265S Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Black and Amp Yellow, 42 mm

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Operating system Android
Memory storage capacity 8 GB
Special feature GPS, Notifications
Connectivity technology Bluetooth, USB
Wireless communication standard Bluetooth
Battery cell composition Lithium Polymer
Shape Round
Screen size 1.1 Inches
Brand Garmin
Model name 010-02810-03

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  • 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)

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Customer ratings
Battery life
5.0
4.6
4.4
5.0
Mobile App
3.6
4.6
4.6
Sleep tracking
3.2
4.9
3.3
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Amazon.ca
Amazon.ca
Amazon.ca
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Amazon.ca
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size
42 mm
Adjustable
One Size
One Size
46 mm
One Size
operating system
Android
Android
GarminOS
GarminOS
Android
GarminOS
display size
1.1 inches
1.2 inches
1.4 inches
1.4 inches
1.3 inches
1.4 inches
connectivity tech
Bluetooth, USB
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB
Bluetooth, USB
Bluetooth, USB
Bluetooth, USB
Bluetooth, USB
supported applications
Weather, GPS, Sleep Monitor
GPS
Weather, GPS, Sleep Monitor
Weather, GPS, Sleep Monitor
Weather, GPS, Sleep Monitor
Weather, GPS, Sleep Monitor
input interface
touch screen, buttons
touch screen, buttons
touch screen, buttons
touch screen, buttons
touch screen, buttons
touch screen, buttons
wireless standard
bluetooth
bluetooth
bluetooth
bluetooth
bluetooth
bluetooth
water resistance
water resistant
water resistant
water resistant
water resistant
water resistant
water resistant

Product description

Train brilliantly with the Forerunner® 265 GPS running smartwatch. Its colorful AMOLED touchscreen display stands out while the training readiness feature — which tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — helps you crush your goals. Wake up to your morning report with HRV status to see health insights alongside an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Plan your race strategy with the race widget, which enables personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt to performance, recovery, the race you’re running and its course. Get ready to make the most of every run with wrist-based running power and multi-band GPS. And when you want to switch it up with cross training, choose from more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlons, cycling, swimming and more. Get a more complete picture of your health, not just a glimpse, from your Forerunner 265 with up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.

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Garmin Forerunner® 265S Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Black and Amp Yellow, 42 mm


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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
97 global ratings
Great modern sport watch
5 Stars
Great modern sport watch
Recently purchased the FR265S to replace my Venu 2S, which I was still enjoying using.The basic feature I wanted to see on my Venu via firmware update was "save and resume later" but it never came. I waited for Venu 3 but seems like Garmin is keeping this feature for advanced sport watches. FYI, this feature allow you to get a single activity (and gps track) when doing multi-day hiking, kayaking, etc. Or when biking with kids with long pauses.But I'm glad I got the FR rather than Venu 3 as the feedback/data this watch provides is amazing, especially when running or biking. The navigation and trackback features are welcome too. The GPS tracking is also better and faster than Venu, even compared to the latest Venu 3.Compared the my Venu 2, the menus have been refined and look much better. More graphical, more animations. The UI is really beautiful, it looks more modern. Also, having more buttons is useful to configure various shortcuts but also accessing some sub-menus, or using the watch with wet hands.I still don't understand why some basic sports are missing from their "cheaper" watches like Kayaking but I can use SUP, then change the sport type on Garmin Connect app. At least, Garmin recently updated many of their watches to add team and racket sports. It makes the watch even more versatile.I wish Garmin will add nap detection in the future as the Venu 3 can do this.
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Top reviews from Canada

Reviewed in Canada on June 15, 2024
Size: 42 mmColour Name: Black and Amp YellowVerified Purchase
I have had a few Garmin watches. As a triathlete this watch takes care of all the technical numbers I need know. Also I love the fact it come in a smaller size. Also the font is big enough that I can read it while I'm on my workouts and it's super comfortable I don't even notice I have it on.
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2024
Size: 42 mmColour Name: Black and Amp YellowVerified Purchase
I absolutely love this watch I was using Fitbit before and this is a huge upgrade. It gives me so much more data for my runs than the Fitbit did I’m glad I got the small version though as the regular size would have been HUGE on my wrist. The battery lasts at least a week sometimes longer and I use the gps feature around 3-4 times a week. Zero regrets so far (I’ve only had it 6 months) and well worth the hefty price. was replacing my Fitbit every two years due to them stopping working so hopefully this one lasts much longer
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Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2023
Size: 42 mmColour Name: Black and Amp YellowVerified Purchase
Recently purchased the FR265S to replace my Venu 2S, which I was still enjoying using.

The basic feature I wanted to see on my Venu via firmware update was "save and resume later" but it never came. I waited for Venu 3 but seems like Garmin is keeping this feature for advanced sport watches. FYI, this feature allow you to get a single activity (and gps track) when doing multi-day hiking, kayaking, etc. Or when biking with kids with long pauses.

But I'm glad I got the FR rather than Venu 3 as the feedback/data this watch provides is amazing, especially when running or biking. The navigation and trackback features are welcome too. The GPS tracking is also better and faster than Venu, even compared to the latest Venu 3.

Compared the my Venu 2, the menus have been refined and look much better. More graphical, more animations. The UI is really beautiful, it looks more modern. Also, having more buttons is useful to configure various shortcuts but also accessing some sub-menus, or using the watch with wet hands.

I still don't understand why some basic sports are missing from their "cheaper" watches like Kayaking but I can use SUP, then change the sport type on Garmin Connect app. At least, Garmin recently updated many of their watches to add team and racket sports. It makes the watch even more versatile.

I wish Garmin will add nap detection in the future as the Venu 3 can do this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great modern sport watch
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2023
Recently purchased the FR265S to replace my Venu 2S, which I was still enjoying using.

The basic feature I wanted to see on my Venu via firmware update was "save and resume later" but it never came. I waited for Venu 3 but seems like Garmin is keeping this feature for advanced sport watches. FYI, this feature allow you to get a single activity (and gps track) when doing multi-day hiking, kayaking, etc. Or when biking with kids with long pauses.

But I'm glad I got the FR rather than Venu 3 as the feedback/data this watch provides is amazing, especially when running or biking. The navigation and trackback features are welcome too. The GPS tracking is also better and faster than Venu, even compared to the latest Venu 3.

Compared the my Venu 2, the menus have been refined and look much better. More graphical, more animations. The UI is really beautiful, it looks more modern. Also, having more buttons is useful to configure various shortcuts but also accessing some sub-menus, or using the watch with wet hands.

I still don't understand why some basic sports are missing from their "cheaper" watches like Kayaking but I can use SUP, then change the sport type on Garmin Connect app. At least, Garmin recently updated many of their watches to add team and racket sports. It makes the watch even more versatile.

I wish Garmin will add nap detection in the future as the Venu 3 can do this.
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Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2024
Size: 42 mmColour Name: Black and Amp YellowVerified Purchase
Looks great. Wonderful screen. Sleek. Battery life is basically exactly as stated in the specs, maybe a bit better.
Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2023
Size: 42 mmColour Name: Black and Amp YellowVerified Purchase
I usually don't leave reviews, but man, I had some seriously high hopes for this watch, and it just let me down big time. I've been a happy Fitbit user, but their durability has always been a question mark. So, I decided to splurge my hard-earned cash on this watch, thinking it'd be a game-changer. But nope, it couldn't even get the basics right. The heart rate readings are all over the place, and I've double-checked with a treadmill, a blood pressure monitor, and my trusty old Fitbit – it's off most of the time. This seriously raises doubts about the accuracy of other metrics, such as calories burned, sleep tracking, and intensity minutes, all of which depend on the heart rate data.

I was expecting a lot more, but I guess I'll be returning this thing. Feels like I got scammed, honestly. 😕
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2023
Size: 42 mmColour Name: Black and Amp YellowVerified Purchase
First be very careful setting the initial language on it. If you slip while setting it you are screwed. Garmin's website does not have the correct information for setting it correctly.

Second, it only comes with a USB C connector and it expects to connect wirelessly to a phone to set it up. Maybe I'm weird but I connect all my systems with wires. OK, I know I'm an exception. I'm old, I also like to use a computer file system.
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2024
Size: 42 mmColour Name: Black and Amp YellowVerified Purchase
Bad product, does not work as expected.

Would recommend to not buy

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Dul
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on May 22, 2024
Size: 42 mmColour Name: Black and Amp YellowVerified Purchase
Excelente reloj, es lo que esperaba. Es tal cual la descripción y me llegó a tiempo y en buen estado.
Keith
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic sports watch.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
Size: 42 mmColour Name: Black and Amp YellowVerified Purchase
Updated to 5 stars! I just love this watch after using it a couple of months. I had used a different brand for a couple of years. Granted the Garmin 265s was initially more expensive. But all the stats are free. Garmin doesn't have any monthly fee to access all its features. You have to pay a monthly fee on the other brand. That quickly makes it more expensive to own. I like the way Garmin has a data rich organized daily display and weekly summary. Having the ability to customize what data appears on the watchface is awesome. To me its more convenient to have buttons assisting you in customizing what stats are important for you to have displayed on your watchface. My old watch had issues with the watch bands. Too loose and the readings suffer. A few times when I snugged it up it looked like it burned my wrist. The stock band with the 265s is much more easily adjustable and has a bit of stretch that really enhances the fit and comfort in wearing it. The little collar secures the band and it doesn't slip off. I've had no problems syncing my 265S. I had ongoing syncing issues with my last watch. The Garmin uses 3 different GPS signals to give more accurate readings. I've had no issues with it losing the GPS signal that's a nice change from my old one. Overall I just believe for my needs the Garmin 265s is really a great watch. I've updated this to 5 stars after using it a few months. Just love this watch it looks great. It's not too big. Has a beautiful display. All the data I could possibly want is captured and it is easily accessible. What a fantastic watch.
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DHK
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect running watch for a male with small wrists
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023
Size: 42 mmColour Name: Black and Amp YellowVerified Purchase
I’ve been using this new running watch for almost a month and I’m pretty pleased with my purchase. The battery lasts about 7-9 days after wearing it for 6-7 running sessions as well as sleep tracking for all nights with my current setting. I definitely found the daily suggested workout (mostly focused on base runnings) really helpful to improve my running speed and endurance. It comes with so many running metrics that you would find really helpful to build up your running stats. I’m 35M with relatively small wrists (160mm circumference) and Garmin FR265S fits perfectly on my left wrist. I highly recommend this watch to any runners who would like to improve their running and become a more advanced runner.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect running watch for a male with small wrists
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023
I’ve been using this new running watch for almost a month and I’m pretty pleased with my purchase. The battery lasts about 7-9 days after wearing it for 6-7 running sessions as well as sleep tracking for all nights with my current setting. I definitely found the daily suggested workout (mostly focused on base runnings) really helpful to improve my running speed and endurance. It comes with so many running metrics that you would find really helpful to build up your running stats. I’m 35M with relatively small wrists (160mm circumference) and Garmin FR265S fits perfectly on my left wrist. I highly recommend this watch to any runners who would like to improve their running and become a more advanced runner.
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lmzrsk
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Satisfied
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
Size: 42 mmColour Name: Black and Amp YellowVerified Purchase
I had a F245 that I loved, but thought it was time to upgrade. The F255M was good, but it was much too large for my 150mn wrist (yes, a big guy with a small wrist). So back it went and I bought the F265s which, it turns out, is the same size and fit as the F245. The watch watch fits great and the new features are very useful. My only criticism is that the F245m has a 20mm band and the F265s has an 18mm. I would have preferred the 20mm since it feels more secure. Charge holds well. New GPS is great. A solid purchase for me.
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Joe
4.0 out of 5 stars A good health tracker for the price
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023
Size: 42 mmColour Name: Black and Amp YellowVerified Purchase
So far, I have been pleased with the watch. It’s ability to track my sleep activity as well as my Cardio and indoor bike workouts and has provided insight into areas for overall health improvements. I do not use it much for running, so I don’t know if there is a great value here or not. When mountain biking, I do wish that it had an ability to overlay the detailed health statistics recorded, onto a Topo map tracing the route for future reference and interpretation. This is something the TomTom sport watches of years ago had the ability to do. Garmin is way behind in this respect.
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