$449.99 when purchased online
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About this item
Highlights
- 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)
- 30+ built-in activity profiles include running, triathlons, cycling, open-water swimming and more
- 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 features, including incident detection (during select outdoor activities) 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 where data connectivity is available
- Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ™ technology provides superior positioning accuracy in challenging environments while also optimizing the device’s battery life
- Never miss a call or text from your paired Android™ or Apple® smartphone with smart notifications
- 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)
- 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
- 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
Description
Train brilliantly with the smaller-sized Forerunner® 265S 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 265S with up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
Features: Assorted Blues, White (band)
Weight: .08 Pounds
Water Resistance: Water-Resistant
Product Model: Garmin Forerunner 265S
Electronics Condition: New
Electronics Features: Compass, Receives Texts, Changeable Bands, Accelerometer, Stopwatch, Calendar Notifications, Rechargeable, Mobile Payment Technology, Built-In GPS, Smartphone Compatible, App Notifications, Music Capabilities, Touchscreen Display, Text Notifications, Customizable Watch Faces
Connection Type: USB-C
Material: Watch Band: Silicone
Includes: User Manual, USB Cable
Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android
Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Screen Size: 1.1 Inches
Activities tracked: Swimming, Dynamic Workout Activities, Walking, Hiking, Elliptical Training, Running, Weights, Climbing, Pilates, Yoga, Daily Workout Memory
Maximum Battery Charge Life: 15 Days
Metrics Measured: Active Minutes, Daily Distance, Speed, Stress Level, Heart Rate, Elevation Climbed, Total Steps, Sleep Interruptions, Floors Climbed, Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality, Sleep Stages, Calories Burned, VO2 Max
Band Size: M/L
Material: Plastic, FRP (Fiber-reinforced Polymer)
Battery: 1 Non-Universal Lithium Ion, Required, Included
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 89156650
UPC: 753759313692
Item Number (DPCI): 057-03-4465
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 8 inches length x 7 inches width x 6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.29 pounds
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Summary of reviews
The Garmin Forerunner 265s is a highly praised fitness watch that offers a range of features tailored for runners and fitness enthusiasts. Guests appreciate its lightweight design, bright display, and excellent battery life, which lasts over a week on a single charge. The watch provides valuable insights into training readiness, heart rate, and sleep quality, making it a great companion for anyone looking to enhance their fitness journey. However, some guests have noted issues with distance tracking and the need for additional accessories.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.7 out of 5 stars with 181 reviews
Glitching?
2 out of 5 stars
TampaPirate - 16 days ago
originally posted on Garmin
I have had various Garmin products for over 10 years including watches and other sensors. The last watch I had (955 Solar) just shut off one day. Couldn't charge it. Couldn't turn it on, nothing. Enter 265s. And just now it wouldn't sync, I had to restart it, and it wiped out all of my data for the day. This is a problem because I have the watch synced with apps for my medical insurance and without the data I am at risk of not being eligible for certain benefits. The data was there before I had to sync it again with my phone. I'm getting disenfranchised with Garmin. What was once a reliable platform has significantly failed me twice now.
Great multi sport watch
5 out of 5 stars
Courtney F - 29 days ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
I’ve had this watch for almost a year now and it has done everything I’ve wanted from it! Use it for running, swimming, biking, skiing and indoor gym activities and all the features seem to be great. The training feature has been good to have and is great at keeping me within a specific pace with audio and haptic feedback. Connects easily enough with earbuds and downloaded music. Only thing is the sleep monitoring could be a bit better and I have a few scratches on the screen. Smaller available size was great for my smaller wrist.
The Motivator
5 out of 5 stars
Nancy D - 1 month ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
This watch fits great on my small wrist. It is easy to use, intuitive, and a great motivator on my fitness journey.
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5 out of 5 stars
Mitchell S - 1 month ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
I was looking for a running specific watch and decided upon this one because of the technology and price point. After switching to it from an Apple product it was night and day. I absolutely love the daily training feature and I’ve now ran two half-marathons with it and I’m currently training for a full. I would recommend this to any runner who is looking for detailed data on their running and how they can get better.
Even better!
5 out of 5 stars
Isabella O - 1 month ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
I use this watch every day to track my runs and other health metrics like my step count and sleep. I liked the updated display much better! I appreciate the longer battery life and the updated buttons but still found it a little cumbersome to clean some of the nooks and crannies of the watch. A more experience runner will probably appreciate the more technical aspects of the watch but it is very user friendly too.
New to garmin from apple
5 out of 5 stars
StarLa A - 3 months ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
The package came with very little “how to” and coming from apple was a big change. I have been learning slowly how to use it better for my needs. But the battery lasts a many days! I don’t always ware it in the shower so I do charge it some at that time. Charged up VERY QUICKLY. I have used it for yoga, meditation, running in and out doors, sleep tracking. And I love it. I can’t read text messages with it and I believe it’s because I have an iPhone. But I didn’t want it to keep up with texts I wanted to see what I needed to work on to be stronger and healthier. Still have a lot to learn. And I will test out the swim in the Summer. Band is comfortable easy to clean. I work nights and I like that I can set my sleep hrs accordingly to that. The touch screen is very pleasing and you can customize it as well. The safety to let people know you are safe is nice as all. And it has a live track, although I have not used that. I had to learn the hard way the two settings for treadmill cause it will not track your miles if you just hit run. Just a learning curve nothing I would say is a negative for me. Used for about a month now Hope this helps
Great Watch
4 out of 5 stars
Rush S - 3 months ago
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
I love this watch, amazing for tracking any type of running / walking activity. And overall progress.
Garmin 265s
5 out of 5 stars
Kate R - 3 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
I was looking to replace a Garmin Forerunner 35 with a more advanced option. My main priorities in a new watch were the availability to upload basic maps and listen to music directly from the device. I love my Garmin265s. It provides detailed analysis of activities in a small package and has a bunch of other fun features to add to the daily menu. It helps me to be more consistent and I love using the heart rate data (even though I know chest and arm monitors are more accurate). It's great for what I need it for! The option to create custom breadcrumb GPS maps or plan a workout on my phone and then send it to the device is fantastic. My only cons are that the glass got a decent scratch in it, so I put a plastic protector over the watch face, and the battery life lasts about a week - less if you're running maps and music of course. Love this Lil watch!
(no review title)
5 out of 5 stars
Tyler F - 3 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
great size, awesome color, garmin ecosystem, good battery life, very light and unobtrusive. strap can irritate skin
A great upgrade!
5 out of 5 stars
Hailey A - 4 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
I upgraded to this watch from my trusty Forerunner 245, which I had had for 2.5 years. The extra metrics like the Training Readiness and the new AMOLED screen are what really sold me. The touch screen is a really nice feature that I didn't expect to like as much as I do. I have a pretty small wrist, and am glad I opted for the 265s over the standard size. This is a great watch for anyone, beginner to expert level. If you're thinking about upgrading, this is so worth it!
(no review title)
5 out of 5 stars
Kamryn C - 4 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
The battery life is amazing. It works great for tracking workouts. One of my favorite features is the suggested daily workouts based on specific races, and you even get scored on how well you stick to each specific workout.
(no review title)
5 out of 5 stars
Maya V - 4 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
This is a great product and tracks swimming, cycling, and running well!
Perfect for me.
5 out of 5 stars
- 4 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
Easy to read and easy to navigate through the different pages. I really struggled to make use of most of the features with my last watch due to me finding it difficult to navigate and find what I was looking for. The Garmin 265 does everything I want, AND it's laid out in a way that I can find my way through all the pages and options. Love having a wallet on my watch in case I need to stop for some snack while on a long run or ride!!
Best Value High Performance Running Watch
5 out of 5 stars
Mac F - 4 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
Great size and weight. I am a high performance middle distance athlete and I wear this watch everyday including to sleep. Garmin gives valuable insight into my training and recovery with their different data points. This is really all you need if you run track or do triathlons. The watch doesn't have map functionality but 99% of the time I don't need it anyway. GPS snaps to track for specific track work activities. Has great User Interface for start/stop/splits.
(no review title)
5 out of 5 stars
- 5 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
Long battery life - charge it once a week after multiple activities. Diverse range of sports with accurate tracking. Haven't experienced any issues with it so far. My first garmin product and I wanted to pick something that had more than just the basics but wasn't too steep on the $ range. This models is perfect for that. It has all the features I need whilst being robust enough for all my adventures, and still looking sleek and stylish.
(no review title)
5 out of 5 stars
- 5 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
Has everything you would every need and a long battery life!
Incredible Smartwatch and Fitness Tracker
5 out of 5 stars
Noah G - 5 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
I wanted a watch that could motivate me to stay active and track my progress, and this watch has been fantastic. The screen is bright and vibrant with the AMOLED, and it has a ton more information than what I know what to do with sometimes. It's great for beginners or experts, and has been my go-to piece of equipment for all my runs, rides, and workouts. This was also my first smartwatch in general, and I couldn't be happier!
Garmin 265s
5 out of 5 stars
- 6 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
I've been using Garmin products for over 10 years. I've never been disappointed. The Garmin Forerunner 265s is no exception. It performs as described, heart rate function is super accurate ( comparable to my chest strap), battery life is exceptional. This is my second Garmin forerunner, my first one was a 245 and after 5 years still performs like new, even battery life is within a day or two from when it was new. I only upgraded to get more functionality. I would highly recommend this watch, you won't be disappointed.
Changed my life
5 out of 5 stars
Breanne H - 7 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
The training plans are excellent, the sleep tracking is transformational. This watch is a run coach, health advisor, and motivator all rolled into one well designed package. Helped me qualify for Boston!
Lightweight and powerful
5 out of 5 stars
Kal S - 7 months ago
originally posted on Garmin
Does everything an outdoor enthusiast would expect out of a smartwatch. I have the Fenix 7x as well and this is a good compliment for when I want to go lighter weight. Used it for mountain biking, hiking, running and yoga. Love that is has a mapping feature and touch screen. It has more functionality then the average person needs and I likely won't use all the features but it's nice to know it's there if I need it.