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5.0Display8.3
3.6Battery life5.2
4.9Health tracking8.3
5.0Sports & outdoor2.9
2.8Build & durability3.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Forerunner 265Vantage V3
| Forerunner 265 | Vantage V3 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46.1 mm | 47.3 mm | −1.2 mm |
| Width | 46.1 mm | 47.3 mm | −1.2 mm |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 13.5 mm | −0.6 mm |
| Weight | 47 g | 57 g | −10 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Forerunner 265 better than Vantage V3?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)13 days vs 11 days+18%
- Weight47 g vs 57 g+21%
- Thickness12.9 mm vs 13.5 mm+5%
Why is Vantage V3 better than Forerunner 265?
- GPS battery life20 h vs 42 h2.1×
- Storage8 GB vs 32 GB4×
- Screen size1.3″ vs 1.39″+7%
- Resolution (width)416 px vs 454 px+9%
- Pixel density320 ppi vs 327 ppi+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 46 mm | 47 mm |
| Weight | 47 g | 57 g |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 13.5 mm |
| Height | 46.1 mm | 47.3 mm |
| Width | 46.1 mm | 47.3 mm |
| Case material | Plastic / polymer | Aluminium |
| Sapphire crystal | No | — |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | — |
| Strap material | silicone | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | WR50 |
| Colours | — | Sunrise Apricot, Orange, Night Black, Sky Blue |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.3″ | 1.39″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 416 px | 454 px |
| Resolution (height) | 416 px | 454 px |
| Pixel density | 320 ppi | 327 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 13 days | 11 days |
| GPS battery life | 20 h | 42 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 14 h | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 488 mAh |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Li-Pol |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | — |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor | Barometer, Magnetometer compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| Offline maps | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | — |
| Sport profiles | 58 | — |
| LED flashlight | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | — |
| Storage | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Polar OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | Android, iOS |
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