Garmin Forerunner 265 GPS Running Smartwatch

Details

Garmin Forerunner 265 – Train Smarter, Race Stronger

Elevate your running with the Forerunner 265, featuring a 1.3 inches AMOLED display and a sleek, lightweight design. With up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 20 hours in GPS mode, you can train longer without interruptions.

Start your day with Morning Report, offering insights on sleep, HRV status, and training readiness. Prepare for your next race with the Race Widget, personalized daily suggested workouts, and Garmin Coach’s free adaptive training plans.

Wrist-based Running Power and advanced training metrics like VO2 Max, Training Status, and Acute Load help optimize performance. Track over 30+ built-in sports, including triathlon, open-water swimming, and strength training.

The PacePro feature provides GPS-based pace guidance, while multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology ensures accurate tracking. Performance Condition and Training Effect offer real-time feedback on your endurance and speed.

Stay motivated with offline music storage, supporting Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, and YouTube Music (subscription required).

Monitor health with stress tracking, Body Battery, sleep score, Pulse Ox, and women’s health tracking.

For safety, LiveTrack and incident detection keep loved ones informed.

With smart notifications, a built-in GNSS, and cross-training workouts, the Forerunner 265 is your ultimate running companion—designed to help you train smarter and race stronger.

Specs

Lens Material Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Bezel Material fiber-reinforced polymer Quick Release bands (22 mm, Industry standard) Strap material silicone Physical size 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 (mm)

Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-205 mm Touchscreen Yes Color display Yes Display Size 1.3" (32.5 mm) diameter Display resolution 416 x 416 pixels Display Type AMOLED Optional Always-On Mode Weight 47 g Water rating 5 ATM Battery life Smartwatch mode: Up to 13 days
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours
SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 14 hours
GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours
SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 6 hours
Battery life will vary depending upon usage and selected performance mode. Charging method Garmin proprietary plug charger Memory/History 8 GB Wrist-Based Heart Rate (Constant, Every Second) Yes Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts Yes (high and low) Respiration Rate (24X7) Yes Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) Women Health yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) Connectivity Bluetooth, ANT+Wifi Music Storage Yes Smartphone Compatibility iPhone, Android Step Counter Yes