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Garmin Forerunner 265S Music Smartwatch

£369£369
 
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Product details

Train brilliantly with the Garmin Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch, designed to help you achieve your best runs and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, this smartwatch is packed with features to support your goals and keep you motivated.

See your runs in stunning detail

Enjoy clear and vibrant visuals with the Forerunner 265’s brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display. This lightweight design in a 46mm size ensures you can focus on your performance without any distractions.

Stay informed from the moment you wake up

Get a comprehensive morning report as soon as you wake up, including insights into your sleep, recovery, and training outlook alongside HRV status. Stay ahead of your day with this handy feature that gives you a close estimation of your metrics.

Always know when to push harder

Maximise your training sessions with the training readiness score, which uses sleep quality, recovery, training load, and HRV status to determine if you’re primed for a productive workout. This smart feature helps you make the most of every run.

Plan your races with precision

Customise your race strategy with the race widget, which provides personalised daily suggested workouts based on the race and course you input into the Garmin Connect app. These workouts adapt to your performance and recovery, ensuring you’re always ready for the big day.

Track more than just running

Explore a variety of activities with over 30 built-in activity profiles, including triathlons, cycling, and swimming. Whether you’re cross training or sticking to your favourite sport, the Forerunner 265 keeps you informed and motivated.

Stay connected and safe on the go

Never miss a call or text with smart notifications from your paired Android or Apple smartphone. Plus, stay safe with incident detection and assistance features that send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when needed.

Key features

  • Stay on top of your training with personalised daily workouts that adapt to your performance and recovery.
  • Get a comprehensive morning report with HRV status, sleep quality, and training outlook to start your day informed.
  • Maximise every run with multi-band GPS and wrist-based running power for accurate performance tracking.
  • Stay safe with incident detection and live location sharing to emergency contacts during outdoor activities.
  • Enjoy up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 20 hours in GPS mode for long-lasting use.
  • Stay connected with smart notifications for calls and texts from your paired Android or Apple smartphone.
  • Listen to your favourite playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Deezer without your phone, thanks to built-in music storage.

Specifications

BrandGarmin
TypeSmartwatch
ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-Fi
ColourBlack
StrapSilicone
Size42mm
SensorsGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ™ Technology, Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor
What's In The BoxForerunner® 265 Running Watch, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation
Product Dimensions (H/W/D)41.7mm x 41.7mm x 12.9mm
Weight39g
DisplayAMOLED
Battery LifeUp to 15 days
ChargerGarmin proprietary plug charger
Memory8GB
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN)010-02810-13
EE Article Code400025324

FAQs

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is the newer, more advanced upgrade to the Garmin Forerunner 255. It adds a brighter AMOLED display and deeper training insights like training readiness and recovery tracking. The 255 still delivers strong performance and slightly better battery life, but the 265 feels more premium and feature-rich. Choose 265 for smarter training and a better screen. Choose 255 for a more budget-friendly option that still performs.

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is built for running and endurance training. It’s ideal for tracking performance, following structured training plans, and monitoring things like recovery, sleep and overall fitness. Whether you’re just starting out or training seriously, it helps you stay on track and improve over time.

No, the Garmin Forerunner 265 can’t take calls. You can see call notifications on your wrist, but you’ll need your phone to answer.

Yes, the Garmin Forerunner 265 can handle the occasional shower. However, regular exposure to hot water, soap or shampoo isn’t recommended, as it can wear down the seals over time.

Yes, the Garmin Forerunner 265 is suitable for swimming in the sea. It’s water-rated to 5 ATM, so it’s designed for both pool and open water swimming. Just rinse it with fresh water afterwards.

Yes, the Garmin Forerunner 265 is easy to use. It combines a touchscreen with simple buttons, and the Garmin app makes it easy to understand your stats. There’s a lot of data available, but it’s presented in a clear, user-friendly way.

No, the Garmin Forerunner 265 isn’t sauna proof. High heat and steam can damage the internal components, so it’s best to remove it before entering a sauna or steam room.

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