Garmin Forerunner 265
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Do you want to improve your pace and boost your performance? With the Forerunner 265 series, you can get closer to your personal goals step by step. The bright AMOLED touchscreen makes it easy to read all your performance and health data. Thanks to its smart features, it also serves as the perfect companion on your wrist in everyday life.
Smartwatch functions | Alarm clock, Compass, Contactless payment, Date display, Datebooks, Music functionalities, Music storage, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Weather |
Health functions | Calories, Intensity minutes, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Respiratory rate, Sleep recording, Stress levels |
Activities | Climbing stairs, Cross-country skiing, Cycling, Fitness, Hiking, Interval training, Rowing, Running, Skiing, Stand Up Paddling, Swimming, Trail running, Yoga |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Case material | Polymer |
Item number | 25116742 |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Category | Smartwatches |
Manufacturer no. | 0753759313722 |
Release date | 8-4-2023 |
Exact colour description | Blue, Light grey |
Watch type | Sports watch |
Durability | Waterproof (5 ATM) |
Protection type (IP code) | Waterproof |
Language | German |
Operating system | Garmin |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
Integrated components | Microphone |
Smartwatch functions | Alarm clock, Compass, Contactless payment, Date display, Datebooks, Music functionalities, Music storage, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Weather |
Health functions | Calories, Intensity minutes, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Respiratory rate, Sleep recording, Stress levels |
Activities | Climbing stairs, Cross-country skiing, Cycling, Fitness, Hiking, Interval training, Rowing, Running, Skiing, Stand Up Paddling, Swimming, Trail running, Yoga |
Payment service | Garmin Pay |
Sensors | Compass |
Localisation technology | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
Time display | Digital |
Screen technology | AMOLED |
Display size (inches) | 1.30" |
Image resolution | 416 x 416 pixels |
Wristband colour | Blue, Light grey |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Wristband size | One size |
Strap width | 22 mm |
Strap description | Sports bracelet |
Strap fastener | Buckle |
Case colour | Black |
Case material | Polymer |
Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Shape of watch | Round |
Case diameter | 46 mm |
Case thickness | 12.90 mm |
Connectivity | Bluetooth |
Storage capacity | 8 GB |
Power supply | Battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery life (without GPS) | 13 days |
Runtime (in GPS mode) | 0.83 days |
Battery size | Device specific |
Battery life | 15 days |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Charging/data cable |
Weight | 46 g |
Length | 12.10 cm |
Width | 9.80 cm |
Height | 7.50 cm |
Weight | 153 g |
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30-day right of returnReturn policy
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Huawei1,6 %
- 9.Beurer1,9 %
- 10.Garmin2,2 %
- 10.Google2,2 %
- 12.OPPO2,3 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 22.Google5 days
- 23.CMF6 days
- 23.Garmin6 days
- 25.Apple7 days
- 26.Suunto8 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Polar4 %
- 9.Coros4,7 %
- 10.Garmin4,9 %
- 11.Hama5 %
- 12.Samsung5,1 %
Source: Galaxus
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Overall ratingVery good88/100
Very good90/100

- Excellent, bright touchscreen
- Great GPS tracking
- Lightweight construction
- Advanced tracking functions
- Expensive
- No map software
Despite its high price, the Garmin Forerunner 265 is one of the best running watches you can currently buy. You get excellent tracking and coaching functions for your training, which you can use to monitor and control your activities. The beautiful, bright OLED display of the Forerunner 265 and a battery life of several days are also impressive.
This test report belongs to a different type: Forerunner 265 (46 mm)
- Measures heart rate accurately
- Garmin Pay on board
- Few apps
- scratch-prone housing
The Forerunner 265 scores points with its lightweight case, although it does attract scratches. The watch responds quickly and measures accurately. Contactless payment is possible with Garmin Pay. Apart from that, there are few apps. The data protection was convincing when tested. The watch is particularly suitable for runners.
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Very good83/100
Smartwatches and fitness wristbands are now real all-rounders: they serve as heart rate monitors and altimeters, count steps, calculate distance travelled and calories burned and analyse sleep patterns. Some can also be used to play music, make phone calls or send and receive messages. If you want, you can even find models that generate ECGs, measure blood pressure or enable contactless payment.
Very good84/100
- Measures heart rate accurately
- Good sports modes
- Garmin Pay
- Few apps
- scratch-prone housing
- Sleep analysis weakens
Very good90/100
- OLED display with strong contrasts and high luminosity
- Pure key operation possible
- Very comprehensive running features and training analysis
- Many health functions such as Health Snapshot
- Pulse, step and GPS measurement very accurate
- Detailed sleep tracking