Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black - (2023)

Ive been using Garmin Forerunner since back in 2008ish. and have upgraded my watch 3 times Im now enjoying the range of options to "workout" that this model has. The face is well lit and easy to read. I have only had the watch now for about 2 weeks but the ease of using the touch screen is awesome. and the watch band is VERY comfortable and seems more breathable then my 255 was. I did have one glitch that a ride I took was saved on my watch but didn't go to the Garmin app. I have spotty connection in the area I Saved it so it could have been a communication drop because of that. IDK. But all my other workouts have saved. Im completely happy with this style!

Absolutely loving this watch! I bought it around a year ago as a replacement to my 245. While I primarily use it for hiking and cycling, it's on my wrist pretty much 24/7. Love the smaller face compared to the standard size. I'd recommend to anyone from walkers to marathoners. Great beginner interface with tons of data on sleep, menstrual cycles, and overall health!

I bought this watch unsure which model was the best of Garmin and without trying the other ones this is easily worth the money and definitely worth the self investment I run cross country in highschool and it tracks more then enough for me to understand what's going on and that's only one side of this watch it has hiking swimming features that I don't use it is a seem less connection whether iPhone or Samsung user I love how it connects to Strava to track runs and is easily a top choice for me

The 265s has been extremely helpful and motivational in getting into a regular workout routine (from 0 to 3 workouts per week). The charts and metrics are helpful. Before I was always running race pace and not sticking with a set running plan. Now I use the running zones and try to stay in zone 2 or 1 for 80% of weekly workout plan so I get more running in and build up my endurance. Also, the watch allows you to setup interval runs and setup custom pace target ranges for your workout. For example on my easy run, I setup pace for 10 to 11 min per mile and it gives audible alerts in real time to you when going outside of target pace range while listening to offline music at same time. It also features a trainer program that builds a custom training plan for you based on an upcoming marathon, etc. The features I am using are barely breaking the surface of what is available on the watch. I rarely take time to write reviews but have been thoroughly impressed with this watch.

Husband bought this for me as a birthday present! So far I Love it! It's lightweight and easy to set up. I mainly use it for health info on sleep, stress and battery etc. unlike Apple Watch I love the simplicity of the watch itself. I also turned off notifications to prolong the battery. I'm so glad my husband gifted me this! We ended up getting our daughter one for her cross country!