Garmin Forerunner 265S GPS Running Smartwatch

Details

Take your training to the next level with the Forerunner 265S, featuring a 1.1” AMOLED display and a lightweight, intuitive design. With up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 20 hours in GPS mode, you can focus on performance without worrying about power.

Start your day with Morning Report, offering insights on sleep, HRV status, and weather. Plan your runs with the Race Widget, personalized daily suggested workouts, and Garmin Coach’s free adaptive plans. Wrist-based Running Dynamics and advanced training metrics like VO2 Max, Acute Load, and Training Status help you optimize every workout.

With 30+ built-in sports apps, including triathlon, open-water swimming, and strength training, the Forerunner 265S adapts to your fitness journey. PacePro and Multi-Band GPS with SatIQ technology ensure precision tracking, while Performance Condition and Training Effect provide real-time feedback.

Enjoy offline music storage from Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, and YouTube Music (subscription required). Smart notifications, LiveTrack, and safety features like incident detection. Monitor stress levels, Body Battery, sleep score, Pulse Ox, and women’s health tracking for a complete wellness overview.

Designed for runners, athletes, and adventurers, the Forerunner 265S is your ultimate training partner—helping you run, recover, and perform at your best.

Specs

Lens Material Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Bezel Material fiber-reinforced polymer Quick Release bands (18 mm, Industry standard) Strap material silicone Physical size 41.7 x 41.7 x 12.9 (mm)

Fits wrists with a circumference of 115-178 mm Touchscreen  Yes Color display  Yes Display Size 1.1" (28.1 mm) diameter Display resolution 360 x 360 pixels Display Type AMOLED Optional Always-On Mode Weight 39 g Water rating 5 ATM Battery life Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 24 hours
SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 18 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 15 hours
GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7.5 hours
SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 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