Garmin Forerunner 265

46 mm, Polymer, One size
Price in EUR including VAT, free shipping
5Ratings
BrandMore from Garmin
Test reportsVery good based on 6 tests
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Product details

Want to improve your pace and increase your performance? With the Forerunner 265 series you can get closer to your personal goals step by step.
All performance and health data can be easily read on the bright AMOLED touch display. And thanks to smart features, you also have the ideal companion on your wrist in everyday life.

Key specifications

Watch type
Sports watch
Main functions
Alarm clock, 
Automatic summertime, 
Calorie consumption measurement, 
Date display, 
Datebooks, 
Music functionalities, 
Music storage, 
Oxygen saturation, 
Payment system, 
Pedometers, 
Respiratory rate, 
Sleep recording, 
Smart notifications, 
Stopwatch, 
Stress levels, 
Timer, 
Weather
Operating system
Garmin
Outdoor + Leisure functionalities
Cross-country skiing, 
Cycling, 
Fitness functions, 
Floors climbed, 
Hiking, 
Indoor cycling, 
Indoor running, 
Intensity minutes, 
Interval training, 
Open-water swimming, 
Rowing, 
Running, 
Skiing, 
Stand Up Paddling, 
Swimming, 
Trail running, 
Yoga
Operating system compatibility
Android, 
iOS
Case colour
Black
Wristband colour
Blue, 
Light grey
Item number
25116742

General information

Manufacturer
Garmin
Category
Sports watches + Smartwatches
Manufacturer no.
0753759313722
Release date
8.4.2023

Colour

Exact colour description
Blue, 
Light grey

Target group

Target group
Adults

Watch properties

Watch type
Sports watch
Durability
Waterproof (5 ATM)
Language (ISO code)
German
Operating system
Garmin
Operating system compatibility
Android, 
iOS
Integrated components
Microphone, 
Speakers

Functions

Main functions
Alarm clock, 
Automatic summertime, 
Calorie consumption measurement, 
Date display, 
Datebooks, 
Music functionalities, 
Music storage, 
Oxygen saturation, 
Payment system, 
Pedometers, 
Respiratory rate, 
Sleep recording, 
Smart notifications, 
Stopwatch, 
Stress levels, 
Timer, 
Weather
Outdoor + Leisure functionalities
Cross-country skiing, 
Cycling, 
Fitness functions, 
Floors climbed, 
Hiking, 
Indoor cycling, 
Indoor running, 
Intensity minutes, 
Interval training, 
Open-water swimming, 
Rowing, 
Running, 
Skiing, 
Stand Up Paddling, 
Swimming, 
Trail running, 
Yoga
Payment service
Garmin Pay
Sensors
Compass
Type of satellite navigation system
Galileo, 
GLONASS, 
GPS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Screen technology
AMOLED
Display size (inches)
1.30"
Image resolution
416 x 416 pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
Blue, 
Light grey
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
One size
Strap width
22 mm
Strap description
Sports bracelet
Bracelet changing system
Standard
Strap fastener
Buckle

Case properties

Case colour
Black
Case material
Polymer
Glass
Gorilla Glass 3
Shape of watch
Round
Case diameter
46 mm
Case thickness
12.90 mm

Connectivity

Connectivity
Bluetooth

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
8 GB

Power supply

Power supply
Battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life (without GPS)
13 days
Runtime (in GPS mode)
0.83 days
Number of batteries
1
Battery size
Device specific
Battery life
15 days

Smart home features

Smarthome communication standard
Garmin Connect

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging/data cable

Product dimensions

Weight
46 g

Package dimensions

Length
12 cm
Width
9.70 cm
Height
7.40 cm
Weight
153 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.Huawei
  • 7.OPPO
  • 8.Garmin
  • 8.VTech
  • 10.Amazfit

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
  • 21.Huawei
  • 21.Polar
  • 23.Garmin
  • 23.Google
  • 25.Apple

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 12.Sigma Sport
  • 13.Samsung
  • 14.Garmin
  • 15.Apple
  • 15.Xplora
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good86/100
Very good80/100Rank 2 out of 17
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