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Alternatives to Garmin Forerunner 265

10 GPS sports watches at a similar price that compete with the Forerunner 265 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Forerunner 265

Garmin Forerunner 265S
1
Garmin · 2023Forerunner 265S
5.1
Same price ≈ $450
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 15 days vs 13 days
  • GPS battery life 24 h vs 20 h
  • Weight 39 g vs 47 g
  • Screen size 1.1″ vs 1.3″
  • Resolution (width) 360 px vs 416 px
Polar Vantage M3
2
Polar · 2024Vantage M3
4.5
5% cheaper ≈ $430
  • GPS battery life 27 h vs 20 h
  • Storage 32 GB vs 8 GB
  • Thickness 12.2 mm vs 12.9 mm
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 8 days vs 13 days
  • Weight 53 g vs 47 g
Coros Apex 4 (42mm)
3
Coros · 2025Apex 4 (42mm)
4.9
5% cheaper ≈ $430
  • GPS battery life 34 h vs 20 h
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 15 days vs 13 days
  • Storage 32 GB vs 8 GB
  • AMOLED / OLED display
  • Weight 56 g vs 47 g
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
4
Amazfit · 2026Cheetah 2 Pro
7.2
Same price ≈ $450
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 20 days vs 13 days
  • GPS battery life 26 h vs 20 h
  • Sport profiles 170 vs 58
  • Thickness 13.2 mm vs 12.9 mm
Polar Grit X2
5
Polar · 2025Grit X2
4.8
15% pricier ≈ $520
  • GPS battery life 25 h vs 20 h
  • Storage 32 GB vs 8 GB
  • Sapphire crystal
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 8 days vs 13 days
  • Weight 62 g vs 47 g
Suunto Vertical
6
Suunto · 2023Vertical
8.2
11% cheaper ≈ $400
  • GPS battery life 90 h vs 20 h
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 20.8 days vs 13 days
  • Water resistance 10 ATM vs 5 ATM
  • AMOLED / OLED display
  • Weight 86 g vs 47 g
Polar Vantage V3
7
Polar · 2023Vantage V3
5.6
44% pricier ≈ $650
  • GPS battery life 42 h vs 20 h
  • Storage 32 GB vs 8 GB
  • Screen size 1.39″ vs 1.3″
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 11 days vs 13 days
  • Weight 57 g vs 47 g
Coros Apex 4 (46mm)
8
Coros · 2025Apex 4 (46mm)
6.0
6% pricier ≈ $480
  • GPS battery life 53 h vs 20 h
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 24 days vs 13 days
  • GPS battery life (dual-band) 41 h vs 14 h
  • AMOLED / OLED display
  • Weight 64 g vs 47 g
Amazfit Falcon
9
AmazfitFalcon
9.5
11% pricier ≈ $500
  • GPS battery life 38 h vs 20 h
  • Water resistance 20 ATM vs 5 ATM
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 14 days vs 13 days
  • Weight 64 g vs 47 g
Coros Pace Pro
10
5.8
34% cheaper ≈ $300
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 20 days vs 13 days
  • GPS battery life 38 h vs 20 h
  • Storage 32 GB vs 8 GB
  • Sport profiles 28 vs 58
  • Weight 49 g vs 47 g
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