vs
5.0Display7.1
4.9Health tracking4.9
5.0Sports & outdoor6.2
2.8Build & durability4.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Forerunner 265Race 3S
| Forerunner 265 | Race 3S | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46.1 mm | 46 mm | +0.1 mm |
| Width | 46.1 mm | 46 mm | +0.1 mm |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 11.4 mm | +1.5 mm |
| Weight | 47 g | 56 g | −9 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Forerunner 265 better than Race 3S?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)13 days vs 12 days+8%
- Weight47 g vs 56 g+19%
Why is Race 3S better than Forerunner 265?
- Storage8 GB vs 64 GB8×
- Sapphire crystalNo · Forerunner 265: Yes
- Thickness12.9 mm vs 11.4 mm+13%
- Resolution (width)416 px vs 466 px+12%
- Pixel density320 ppi vs 353 ppi+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Weight | 47 g | 56 g |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 11.4 mm |
| Height | 46.1 mm | 46 mm |
| Width | 46.1 mm | 46 mm |
| Case material | Plastic / polymer | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | No | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | Sapphire crystal |
| Strap material | silicone | Silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 50 m |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.3″ | 1.32″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 416 px | 466 px |
| Resolution (height) | 416 px | 466 px |
| Pixel density | 320 ppi | 353 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 13 days | 12 days |
| GPS battery life | 20 h | — |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 14 h | — |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | — |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | 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 | Optical HR, Barometer, Compass, Thermometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Offline maps | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 58 | — |
| Dive mode | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 8 GB | 64 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Suunto OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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