ULTIMATE TRAINING
What if your next race could be a life success? And recommended personalized daily workouts have helped you achieve something you've never been able to before? With the smartwatch Forerunner 265, you'll have a clear insight into all parameters on the bright AMOLED color touchscreen. Get used to becoming even better.
- 1.3" Color AMOLED Display
- Up to 20 Hours Battery Life in GPS Mode
- Advanced Training Metrics and Recovery Insights
- Satiq™ Multi-band GPS
- Touchscreen and Buttons
- Music on Your Wrist
FEATURES THAT WILL AMAZE YOU
MORNING REPORT
Review sleep1 and training data as soon as you wake up, including heart rate variability status and weather conditions. You can even customize the report to display what you want.
RACE PREDICTOR
Prepare for your next race, whether it's a 10K or a marathon, with training tips, recommended personalized daily workouts, and race finish time predictions based on course details, weather conditions, and performance.
DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS
Get customized workouts that adapt after each run to match your performance and recovery, taking into account your upcoming races on the Garmin Connect™ calendar.
TRAINING READINESS
As soon as you wake up, get a readiness score based on factors like sleep quality, recovery, training load, and more to determine if it's a good day for intense or easy training.
TRAINING STATUS
A combination of indicators such as heart rate variability status, recent workouts, and performance gives you an easy-to-understand overview of your overall effort and whether you're training productively, progressing, or stagnating.
HEART RATE VARIABILITY STATUS
Gain deeper insight into your overall health, training, and recovery through heart rate variability. By measuring heart rate variability during sleep, you'll gain deeper insight into your overall health, training, and recovery, based on technology developed by our Firstbeat Analytics™ team.
LIGHTWEIGHT, BRIGHT, AND BUILT FOR ANY DISTANCE
GARMIN COACH
Free customizable race training plans for 5K, 10K, and half marathons with expert coaches.
RECOVERY TIME
Learn how long you should recover before your next strenuous workout based on your last training session.
COURSES
Create or find courses in the Garmin Connect app or sync them from your favorite third-party platforms.
SLEEP TRACKING AND SLEEP SCORE
Gain a better understanding of how your body recovers with sleep tracking, sleep phase analysis, and detailed insights to help you sleep better.
BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITOR
Monitor your body's energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest1.
RACE TIME PREDICTION
Get a pace estimate for running races from 5K to marathon.
MENSTRUAL CYCLE TRACKING
Track and record your menstrual cycle or pregnancy for exercise and nutrition advice.
WRIST-BASED RUNNING DYNAMICS
This smartwatch measures key running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time, and more.
WRIST-BASED HEART RATE MONITOR
The watch continuously monitors your heart rate to measure your effort during activities1.
TRAINING LOAD
Compare recent training load to optimal ranges to improve your fitness.
TRAINING EFFECT
Learn how exercise affects your endurance, speed, and power in real-time.
PERFORMANCE CONDITION
While running, analyze your pace and heart rate to assess your current condition and real-time performance.
MAXIMUM VO2
Measure your current fitness level and track changes over time to set goals, assess progress, and more.
INTENSITY MINUTES
Track moderate and high-intensity activity minutes.
HEALTH SNAPSHOT
Record a two-minute session to capture key health statistics, and generate a report to share with your healthcare provider.
STRESS TRACKING
Find out if you're having a calm, balanced, or stressful day.
PULSE OX SENSOR
Monitor blood oxygen saturation while awake or asleep2.
AUDIO PROMPTS
Receive alerts to track your progress and even get workout guidance.
ANIMATED, ON-SCREEN WORKOUTS
Forerunner 265 includes preloaded, free workouts for HIIT, strength, cardio, yoga, and pilates so you can choose your workout.
RUNNING POWER
Learn how much power you're applying to the ground with each step so you can manage effort and precisely tailor your training.
SATIQ™ AND MULTI-BAND GPS
Enjoy top-tier positioning accuracy and optimized battery life.
PACEPRO™ FEATURE
Plan your race day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for your chosen course or distance.
BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS
Utilize over 30 built-in activities, including cycling, open water swimming, strength training, and more.
TRACK RUNNING ON INDOOR TRACKS
Record precise lap distance and see your distances in meters.
TRIATHLON AND MULTI-SPORT PROFILES
Use built-in profiles and switch between sports with one button press or create your own profiles.
MUSIC
Download songs and playlists from your Spotify or Deezer accounts to listen to music without your phone.
SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES
If you don't feel safe or if the watch detects an incident, it will send a real-time location message3.
GARMIN PAY™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENT FEATURE
Skip the lines at stores or select public transportation systems with supported providers.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, messages, and alerts on your watch when paired with iPhone® or Android™ smartphones.
LIVETRACK
Your friends and family can track your real-time location3 and view planned routes.
GARMIN CONNECT
View health and fitness information, connect with friends, and more in our subscription-free app.
CONNECT IQ™ STORE
Add watch faces, data fields, and apps to your paired watch.
1Activity tracking accuracy.
22 This device is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of medical conditions; seeGarmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
3When paired with acompatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, seeGarmin.com/safety.
SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the registered trademarks of Spotify AB. Amazon Music and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Apple® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
Specifications:
Sensors
Everyday Smart Features
Safety and Tracking Features
Sensors
Manual Lap Marking
Rest Metrics
Customizable Lap Alerts
VO2 Max (Running)
Maximum VO2 (Trail Running)
Training Status
Training Load
Training Load Focus
Training Effect (Aerobic)
Training Effect (Anaerobic)
Primary Benefit (Training Effect Labels)
Improved Recovery Time
Recommended Daily Exercise
Customizable Alerts
Audio Prompts
Finish Time
Virtual Partner® (Train with a Digital Person)
Virtual Racer™
Auto Multisport (Change Sport with One Button Press)
Multi-Sport
Course Guidance
Touch and/or Button Lock
Shortcut Keys
Auto Scroll
Activity History on the Watch
Unified Training Status
Available Running Profiles
GPS-Based Time, Pace, and Distance
Running Dynamics
Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio
Ground Contact Time and Balance
Step Length (Real-Time)
Cadence (Provides Steps per Minute in Real Time)
Running Power
Grade-Adjusted Pace
Performance Condition
Lactate Threshold
PacePro™ Tempo Strategies
Running Workouts
Trail Running and Automatic Climb
Race Predictor
Race Prediction Based on Course and Weather Forecast
Speed/Cadence Sensor
Run/Walk/Stand Detection
Available Outdoor Recreation Profiles
Point-to-Point Navigation
Real-Time Bread Crumb Trail
Back to Start
TracBack®
UltraTrac Mode
Upcoming Features
Elevation Profile
Distance to Destination
Barometric Pressure Trend Indicator
Vertical Speed
Total Ascent/Descent
Future Elevation Plot
Route Planning
Sun and Moon Information
Available Cycling Profiles
Weather/Distance Alerts (Activates Alarm When You Reach Your Goal)
Trails
Cycling Segment and Max Power (with Power Sensor)
Race an Activity
FTP (Functional Threshold Power)
Power Curve and % FTP Training
Compatible with Vector™ Devices
Compatible with Other ANT+™ Power Meters
Compatible with Varia Vision™ Display (Head-Mounted Display)
Compatible with Varia™ Radar (Rearview Radar)
Compatible with Varia™ Lights
Speed and Cadence Sensor Support (with Sensor)
Swimming Features
Available Swimming Profiles
Open Water Swim Metrics (Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Rate, Calories)
Pool Swim Metrics (Lengths, Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Rate, Calories)
Stroke Type Detection (e.g., Freestyle)
Drill Logging
Rest Timer (Measures From 0)
Rest Timer with Repeat Countdown
Auto Rest
Time and Distance Alerts
Pace Alert (Pool Swimming Only)
Countdown Start
Swim Workouts
Swim Critical Speed
Wrist-Based Heart Rate Underwater
HRM-Swim Heart Rate Monitor Support (Real-Time During Rests, Interval and Session Stats, Automatic Heart Rate Download Post-Swim)
Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges App
Smart Trainer Control
| LENS MATERIAL |
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 |
| FRAME MATERIAL |
Fiber-reinforced polymer
|
| QUICK RELEASE BANDS |
Yes (22 mm, Industry standard) |
| BAND MATERIAL |
Silicone
|
| CASE SIZE, W X D X H |
46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 (mm)
Fits wrists with a circumference of 135 – 205 mm |
| TOUCHSCREEN |
Yes |
| COLOR DISPLAY |
Yes |
| DISPLAY SIZE, W X H |
1.3" diameter (32.5 mm)
|
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION, W X H |
416 x 416 pixels |
| DISPLAY TYPE |
AMOLED; optional always-on display mode |
| WEIGHT |
46 g |
| WATER RESISTANCE |
Swimming, 5 ATM |
| BATTERY LIFE |
Smartwatch mode: up to 13 days
GNSS mode with GPS only: up to 20 hours
SatIQ (automatic selection) GNSS mode: up to 16 hours
All systems in GNSS mode and multi-band: up to 14 hours
GNSS mode with GPS only, with music: up to 7 hours
SatIQ (automatic selection) GNSS mode, with music: up to 6.5 hours
GNSS mode with all systems and Multi-Band, with music: up to 6 hours
View Details
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| CHARGING METHOD |
Garmin proprietary cable charger |
| BUILT-IN MEMORY |
8 GB |
Watch Functions
|
| WATCH FUNCTIONS |
Yes |
| TIME SYNC WITH GPS |
Yes |
| AUTOMATIC DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME |
Yes |
| ALARM CLOCK |
Yes |
| TIMER |
Yes |
| STOPWATCH |
Yes |
| SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES |
Yes |
Health Tracking
|
| WRIST-BASED HEART RATE MONITORING (CONTINUOUS, EVERY SECOND) |
Yes |
| DAILY RESTING HEART RATE |
Yes |
| ABNORMAL HEART RATE ALERTS |
Yes (high and low) |
| RESPIRATION RATE (24X7) |
Yes |
| PULSE OXIMETRY FOR BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATION |
Yes (spot-check and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) |
| BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITOR |
Yes |
| STRESS TRACKING ALL DAY |
Yes |
| RELAXATION REMINDERS |
Yes |
| BREATHING TIMER |
Yes |
| SLEEP |
Yes (advanced) |
| SLEEP TRACKING (SLEEP SCORE AND INSIGHTS) |
Yes |
| HYDRATION |
Yes (in Garmin Connect™ app and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| WOMEN'S HEALTH TRACKING |
Yes (in Garmin Connect™ app and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| HEALTH SNAPSHOT |
Yes |
Sensors
|
| GPS |
Yes |
| GLONASS |
Yes |
| GALILEO |
Yes |
| MULTI-FREQUENCY POSITIONING |
Yes |
| SATIQ™ TECHNOLOGY |
Yes |
| GARMIN ELEVATE™ WRIST HEART RATE MONITOR |
Yes |
| BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER |
Yes |
| ELECTRONIC COMPASS |
Yes |
| GYROSCOPE |
Yes |
| SPEEDOMETER (CALCULATES DISTANCE WHEN EXERCISING INDOORS WITHOUT FOOT SENSOR) |
Yes |
| THERMOMETER |
Yes |
| LIGHT SENSOR |
Yes |
| PULSE OXIMETRY FOR BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATION |
Yes (spot-check and optional all-day acclimation and during sleep) |
| CONNECTIVITY |
Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
| CONNECT IQ™ (DOWNLOADABLE WATCH FACES, DATA FIELDS, WIDGETS, AND APPS) |
Yes |
| CONNECT IQ™ STORE ON DEVICE |
Yes |
| SMART NOTIFICATIONS |
Yes |
| TEXT RESPONSE/REJECT PHONE CALL WITH TEXT (ANDROID™ ONLY) |
Yes |
| CALENDAR |
Yes |
| WEATHER |
Yes |
| REAL-TIME SYNC WITH GARMIN CONNECT™ MOBILE |
Yes |
| BATTERY SAVER – CUSTOMIZABLE LOW POWER MODE |
Yes |
| MUSIC CONTROLS |
Yes |
| MUSIC PLAYBACK |
Yes |
| MUSIC STORAGE |
Yes |
| FIND MY PHONE |
Yes |
| FIND MY WATCH |
Yes |
| VIRB® CAMERA REMOTE |
Yes |
| SMARTPHONE COMPATIBILITY |
iPhone® and Android™ |
| COMPATIBLE WITH GARMIN CONNECT™ MOBILE |
Yes |
| SHARES |
Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| GARMIN PAY™ |
Yes |
| LIVE TRACK |
Yes |
| LIVETRACK |
Yes |
| SMART NOTIFICATIONS |
Yes |
| INCIDENT DETECTION DURING SELECT ACTIVITIES |
Yes |
| SEND SAFETY AND TRACKING MESSAGES |
Yes (with compatible smartphone) |
| REAL-TIME EVENT SHARING |
Android™ only |
| ASSISTANCE |
Yes |
| STEP COUNTER |
Yes |
| MOVE BAR (DISPLAYS ON DEVICE AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY; WALK FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES TO RESET IT) |
Yes |
| AUTO GOAL (LEARNS YOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL AND ASSIGNS A DAILY STEP GOAL) |
Yes |
| CALORIES BURNED |
Yes |
| FLOORS CLIMBED |
Yes |
| DISTANCE TRAVELED |
Yes |
| INTENSITY MINUTES |
Yes |
| TRUEUP™ |
Yes |
| MOVE IQ™ |
Yes |
| GARMIN CONNECT™ CHALLENGES APP |
Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| AUTOMATIC REP COUNTING |
Yes |
| STRENGTH TRAINING |
Yes |
| HIIT WORKOUTS |
Yes |
| YOGA WORKOUTS |
Yes |
| PILATES WORKOUTS |
Yes |
| ANIMATED WORKOUTS ON SCREEN |
Yes |
| MUSCLE MAPS ON DEVICE |
Yes |
| HR ZONES |
Yes |
| HR ALERTS |
Yes |
| CALORIES BURNED BASED ON HEART RATE |
Yes |
| % OF MAXIMUM HEART RATE |
Yes |
| % OF HEART RATE RESERVE |
Yes |
| RECOVERY TIME |
Yes |
| AUTOMATIC MAXIMUM HEART RATE |
Yes |
| HRV STRESS TEST (MEASURES YOUR HEART RATE VARIABILITY WHILE STANDING STILL, FOR 3 MINUTES, TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AN ESTIMATE OF YOUR STRESS LEVEL; THE SCALE OF THIS IS 1 TO 100; LOW SCORES INDICATE LOWER STRESS LEVELS) |
Yes |
| HR BROADCAST (BROADCASTS HR DATA OVER ANT+™ TO PAIRED DEVICES) |
Yes |
| RESPIRATION RATE (24X7) |
Yes |
| PULSE OXIMETRY FOR BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATION |
Yes (spot-check and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) |
| GPS |
Yes |
| GLONASS |
Yes |
| GALILEO |
Yes |
| MULTI-FREQUENCY POSITIONING |
Yes |
| SATIQ™ TECHNOLOGY |
Yes |
| GARMIN ELEVATE™ WRIST HEART RATE MONITOR |
Yes |
| BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER |
Yes |
| ELECTRONIC COMPASS |
Yes |
| Manual Lap Marking |
Yes |
| Rest Metrics |
Yes |
| Customizable Lap Alerts |
Yes |
| VO2 Max (Running) |
Yes |
| Maximum VO2 (Trail Running) |
Yes |
| Training Status |
Improved |
| Training Load |
Yes |
| Training Load Focus |
Yes |
| Training Effect (Aerobic) |
Yes |
| Training Effect (Anaerobic) |
Yes |
| Primary Benefit (Training Effect Labels) |
Yes |
| Improved Recovery Time |
Yes |
| Recommended Daily Exercise |
Yes (7 days) |
| Customizable Alerts |
Yes |
| Audio Prompts |
Yes |
| Finish Time |
Yes |
| Virtual Partner® (Train with a Digital Person) |
Yes |
| Virtual Racer™ |
Yes |
| Auto Multisport (Change Sport with One Button Press) |
Yes |
| Multi-Sport |
Yes |
| Course Guidance |
Yes |
| Touch and/or Button Lock |
Yes |
| Shortcut Keys |
Yes |
| Auto Scroll |
Yes |
| Activity History on the Watch |
Yes |
| PHYSIO TRUEUP |
Yes |
| Unified Training Status |
Yes |
| Available Running Profiles |
Running, Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running |
| GPS-Based Time, Pace, and Distance |
Yes |
| Running Dynamics |
Yes |
| Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio |
Yes |
| Ground Contact Time and Balance |
Yes (with compatible accessories) |
| Step Length (Real-Time) |
Yes |
| Cadence (Provides Steps per Minute in Real Time) |
Yes |
| Running Power |
Yes |
| Grade-Adjusted Pace |
Yes |
| Performance Condition |
Yes |
| Lactate Threshold |
Yes (with compatible accessories) |
| PacePro™ Tempo Strategies |
Yes |
| Running Workouts |
Yes |
| Trail Running and Automatic Climb |
Yes |
| Race Predictor |
Yes |
| Race Prediction Based on Course and Weather Forecast |
Yes |
| Speed/Cadence Sensor |
Yes |
| Run/Walk/Stand Detection |
Yes |
| Available Outdoor Recreation Profiles |
Hiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Classic Cross-Country Skiing, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Rowing |
| Point-to-Point Navigation |
Yes |
| Real-Time Bread Crumb Trail |
Yes |
| Back to Start |
Yes |
| TracBack® |
Yes |
| UltraTrac Mode |
Yes |
| Upcoming Features |
Yes |
| Elevation Profile |
Yes |
| Distance to Destination |
Yes |
| Barometric Pressure Trend Indicator |
Yes |
| Vertical Speed |
Yes |
| Total Ascent/Descent |
Yes |
| Future Elevation Plot |
Yes |
| Route Planning |
Yes |
| Sun and Moon Information |
Yes |
| Available Cycling Profiles |
Cycling, Indoor Cycling, Mountain Biking, eBike, Mountain Biking (eBike) |
| Weather/Distance Alerts (Activates Alarm When You Reach Your Goal) |
Yes |
| Trails |
Yes |
| Cycling Segment and Max Power (with Power Sensor) |
Yes |
| Race an Activity |
Yes |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) |
Yes (with compatible accessories) |
| Power Curve and % FTP Training |
Yes |
| Compatible with Vector™ Devices |
Yes |
| Compatible with Other ANT+™ Power Meters |
Yes |
| Compatible with Varia Vision™ Display (Head-Mounted Display) |
Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ Radar (Rearview Radar) |
Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ Lights |
Yes |
| Speed and Cadence Sensor Support (with Sensor) |
Yes |
Swimming Features
|
| Available Swimming Profiles |
Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swim/Run |
| Open Water Swim Metrics (Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Rate, Calories) |
Yes |
| Pool Swim Metrics (Lengths, Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Rate, Calories) |
Yes |
| Stroke Type Detection (e.g., Freestyle) |
Yes |
| Drill Logging |
Yes |
| Rest Timer (Measures From 0) |
Yes |
| Rest Timer with Repeat Countdown |
Yes |
| Auto Rest |
Yes |
| Time and Distance Alerts |
Yes |
| Pace Alert (Pool Swimming Only) |
Yes |
| Countdown Start |
Yes |
| Swim Workouts |
Yes |
| Swim Critical Speed |
Yes |
| Wrist-Based Heart Rate Underwater |
Yes |
| HRM-Swim Heart Rate Monitor Support (Real-Time During Rests, Interval and Session Stats, Automatic Heart Rate Download Post-Swim) |
Yes (with HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro, or HRM-Pro Plus) |
| Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges App |
Yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ challenges app) |
| Smart Trainer Control |
Yes |
In the Box:
- Forerunner 265
- Charging/Data Cable
- Documentation
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