Garmin Forerunner 265

Name: Garmin Forerunner 265
Brand: Garmin

Garmin Forerunner 265 is a GPS sports watch released in March 2023. Key specs: case size 46 mm, screen size 1.3″, AMOLED / OLED display, battery life (smartwatch mode) 13 days.

4.8Score

Display5.0

Battery life3.6

Health tracking4.9

Sports & outdoor4.9

Smart features6.6

Build & durability2.8

price range$400–500

Full specifications

Released: March 2023
Type: GPS sports watch
Brand: Garmin
Popularity: #581 of 891
Model numbers: Forerunner 265S

46 mmCase size

1.3″Screen size

YesAMOLED / OLED display

13 daysBattery life (smartwatch mode)

20 hGPS battery life

5 ATMWater resistance

47 gWeight

YesNFC payments

Spec guide

How it ranks among GPS sports watches of 2023

Spec guide

Screen size · 1.3″Bottom 24%Battery life (smartwatch mode) · 13 daysTop 50%GPS battery life · 20 hBottom 13%Water resistance · 5 ATMBottom 37%Weight · 47 gTop 48%

Compared with GPS sports watches released in 2023. Bars show the share of models it beats.

compared with other GPS sports watches

Why is Forerunner 265 a good choice?

Weight: 47 gbetter than 79% of GPS sports watches

Weak points

Water resistance: 5 ATMworse than 93% of GPS sports watches

GPS battery life: 20 hworse than 91% of GPS sports watches

Specifications

Full specifications

Design & durability

Case size: 46 mm
Weight: 47 g
Thickness: 12.9 mm
Height: 46.1 mm
Width: 46.1 mm
Case material: Plastic / polymer
Sapphire crystal: No
Lens / cover glass: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Strap material: silicone
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Water rating (maker): 5 ATM

Display

Screen size: 1.3″
Display technology: AMOLED
Panel: AMOLED
AMOLED / OLED display: Yes
Always-on display: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Resolution (width): 416 px
Resolution (height): 416 px
Pixel density: 320 ppi

Battery

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 13 days
GPS battery life: 20 h
GPS battery life (dual-band): 14 h
Battery type: Lithium ion
Wireless charging: No
Charging: Garmin proprietary plug charger

Health sensors

Optical heart rate: Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2): Yes
Temperature sensor: Yes
HRV tracking: Yes
Sleep tracking: 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

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