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Black 46 mm Garmin Forerunner 265 smartwatch with AMOLED touchscreen and button controls

Garmin

Garmin Forerunner 265 Smart Watch Black 46 mm

SKU CH-9CN2-NG653

GPS running smartwatch with AMOLED touchscreen, training readiness scoring, 30-plus activity profiles and up to 13 days battery life

  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeSmart Watch
  • Training readiness score guides workout intensity using sleep and recovery data
  • 30-plus activity profiles cover running, triathlon, cycling and open-water swimming
  • Training status insight shows productive, peaking or strained effort via HRV and history
  • Incident detection and assistance send live location to contacts when paired with phone
  • AMOLED touchscreen with button controls in 46 mm case offers up to 13 days battery life

What the Forerunner 265 is and who it serves

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is a GPS running smartwatch built for athletes who want detailed training guidance on their wrist. It combines a bright AMOLED touchscreen with traditional button controls in a 46 mm case. The watch delivers a daily training readiness score drawn from sleep quality, recovery, training load and HRV status. Over 30 built-in activity profiles cover running, triathlon, cycling and open-water swimming.

The spec that decides fit

Battery life reaches up to 13 days in smartwatch mode, so the watch can stay on your wrist for nearly two weeks between charges. Multi-band GPS and wrist-based running power give precise pace and effort data without a foot pod. Safety features include incident detection during select outdoor activities and Assistance alerts that send your live location to emergency contacts when paired with a compatible smartphone.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Runners and multisport athletes who want morning health reports, race-adaptive daily workouts and long battery life will find the Forerunner 265 a strong match. Buyers who need cellular connectivity independent of a phone cannot use this model. Swimmers requiring dedicated pool-swim metrics beyond the included profiles should verify the feature set. Users wanting a smaller case diameter will need a different size option.

How it compares

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Price $352.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 2,527 comparable items (median $44.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameGarmin
Model name010-02810-00
Product colorBlack
Product typeSmart Watch

Questions about this item

What does the 46 mm case size mean for daily wear?

The 46 mm case gives a bright AMOLED touchscreen with traditional button controls in a lightweight design that stays comfortable for all-day use and sleep tracking.

How does the multi-band GPS perform when paired with a phone?

Multi-band GPS works independently on the wrist for accurate pace and distance; pairing with a compatible smartphone only adds live tracking and incident-detection messaging via the phone’s data connection.

What mounting or fit options come with the 46 mm model?

The watch ships with a standard quick-release silicone band that fits the 46 mm lug width, and the band can be swapped for any compatible quick-release strap.

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