Garmin Forerunner 265S

Name: Garmin Forerunner 265S
Brand: Garmin

Garmin Forerunner 265S is a GPS sports watch released in March 2023. Key specs: case size 42 mm, screen size 1.1″, AMOLED / OLED display, battery life (smartwatch mode) 15 days.

5.2Score

Display5.0

Battery life3.9

Health tracking4.9

Sports & outdoor5.0

Smart features6.5

Build & durability3.5

price range$400–500

Full specifications

Released: March 2023
Type: GPS sports watch
Brand: Garmin
Popularity: #536 of 796
Series: Garmin Forerunner S · 3 generations
Model numbers: Forerunner 265

42 mmCase size

1.1″Screen size

YesAMOLED / OLED display

15 daysBattery life (smartwatch mode)

24 hGPS battery life

5 ATMWater resistance

39 gWeight

YesNFC payments

Spec guide

How it ranks among GPS sports watches of 2023

Spec guide

Screen size · 1.1″Bottom 3%Battery life (smartwatch mode) · 15 daysTop 34%GPS battery life · 24 hBottom 28%Water resistance · 5 ATMBottom 36%Weight · 39 gTop 37%

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 265S a good choice?

Weight: 39 gbetter than 90% of GPS sports watches

Pixel density: 327 ppibetter than 94% of GPS sports watches

Weak points

Screen size: 1.1″worse than 97% of GPS sports watches

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

GPS battery life: 24 hworse than 84% of GPS sports watches

Specifications

Full specifications

Design & durability

Case size: 42 mm
Weight: 39 g
Thickness: 12.9 mm
Height: 41.7 mm
Width: 41.7 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: 1.1″
Display technology: AMOLED
Panel: AMOLED
AMOLED / OLED display: Yes
Always-on display: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Resolution (width): 360 px
Resolution (height): 360 px
Pixel density: 327 ppi

Battery

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 15 days
GPS battery life: 24 h
GPS battery life (dual-band): 15 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

Sports & navigation