Forerunner 265
GarminReleased Mar 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Sep 22, 2026
Lightweight GPS watch with a vibrant AMOLED display and training readiness for accurate fitness tracking. The Garmin Forerunner 265 scores 83/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the fitness trackers category. Coverage includes reviews from Repreturn, Bandletic, DC Rainmaker, and Runnersworld.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 68 (Runningshoesguru) to 91 (Repreturn) — a 23-point spread. Runningshoesguru tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Accurate GPS tracking(7)
- Lightweight design(3)
- Vibrant AMOLED display(3)
- Training readiness feature(2)
- High-quality display(2)
Cons
- Limited features(10)
- Short battery life(4)
- High price(2)
6 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Garmin Forerunner 265 is a top-tier mid-range running watch that balances a vivid AMOLED screen with professional-grade training metrics, making it an ideal choice for dedicated runners.
Publisher score: 9.1 / 10
AI summary of this review
The Garmin Forerunner 265 combines accurate sports tracking, advanced training analysis, and a vibrant AMOLED display, making it ideal for mid-tier runners and triathletes.
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AI summary of this review
The Forerunner 265 is probably one of the best recent-memory examples of Garmin giving people exactly what they asked for, in the most literal way possible.
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AI summary of this review
The Garmin Forerunner 265 is an excellent all-rounder that offers pretty much everything (barring maps) that most runners need.
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