Forerunner 265S
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Forerunner 265S
Tech Specs

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BrandGarmin
Best UseMultisport
Average Battery LifeSmartwatch mode: up to 15 days; GPS mode: up to 24 hours
Battery TypeLithium Ion
Display Size1.1 inches
IlluminationBacklight
AltimeterPressure-based
CompassYes
GPS/Satellite DetectableYes
HRM Included/IntegratedYes
Heart Rate Sensor TypeWrist-based
Average Heart RateYes
Pulse OximeterYes
Heart Rate Target Zone(s)Yes
VO2 Max EstimateYes
Recovery AdvisingYes
Tracks StepsYes
Pedometer TypeDigital 3-axis Accelerometer
Pace AlertYes
Interval TrainingYes
Tracks Calories BurnedYes
Water-Resistant Depth50 meters
Pool Lap RecognitionYes
Stroke RecognitionYes
Sleep TrackingYes
AlarmYes
Time DisplayYes
StopwatchYes
Programmable RoutesYes
Number of Routes30
Number of Waypoints1000
CustomizationApps
Smart Device NotificationsYes
Data ExchangeANT+
Compatible Fitness AccessoriesHeart Rate Monitor
GenderUnisex
Description

Make the most of every run with customized workout recommendations from the Garmin Forerunner 265S. Or switch it up with the cross-training profiles, designed to help you crush your goals.

Features
  • Bright AMOLED touch-screen display with traditional button controls and a lightweight 42 mm size designed for smaller wrists
  • Up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode; up to 24 hours in GPS mode
  • As soon as you wake up, get your morning report with an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook alongside HRV status, training readiness and weather
  • Training readiness feature tells you when you're primed for a productive session, so you can go hard and reap the rewards
  • Training readiness score is based on sleep quality, recovery, training load and HRV status (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
  • Get race-day ready with personalized daily suggested workouts based on the race and course input into the Garmin Connect™ app
  • Race widget enables personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt to performance, recovery, the race you're running and its course
  • Wrist-based running power
  • 30+ built-in activity profiles include running, triathlons, cycling, open-water swimming and others
  • Multiband GNSS with SatIQ™ technology provides superior positioning accuracy in challenging environments while also optimizing the device's battery life
  • Incident detection (during select outdoor activities) and assistance will send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when it's paired with your smartphone
  • Incident detection and assistance requires setup and your compatible smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
  • Never miss a call or text from your paired Android™ or Apple® smartphone with smart notifications
  • Free, zero-subscription Garmin Connect app allows you to see your health and fitness info, connect and compete with friends, sign up for challenges to earn badges and more
  • Garmin Pay™ contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go (with a supported country and payment network) so you can leave your cash and cards at home
  • Download songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (subscription may be required)
  • Connect with your wireless headphones for phone-free listening
  • Pulse Ox is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose or monitor any medical condition