GARMIN Forerunner 265 WiFi Black/grey Smartwatch

Our experts' opinion

(+) Excellent readability: the AMOLED screen remains easily readable during sports, allowing you to quickly track your data.

(+) Detailed training support: the various sensors and programs analyze your sleep and recovery, so you can better adjust the intensity of your daily training sessions.

(+) Music on your wrist: you can download your favorite playlists via Spotify or Deezer to listen to them offline while running.

(-) Quite limited storage: the built-in 8 GB offers space for daily use, but the capacity leaves less room for certain heavier content.

(-) Higher battery consumption: the AMOLED screen offers great viewing comfort but consumes more battery than a simpler screen.

Light and understated

The black Forerunner 265 smartwatch from Garmin has an understated design with sporty lines and fits in both the city and during your training. This smartwatch focuses on runners and combines a black casing with grey details and a comfortable silicone strap. The 1.3-inch (3.3 cm) round screen offers a good balance between readability and compactness. The watch is light (47 g) and feels light during longer sports sessions. This Forerunner 265 model has the same key features as the Forerunner 255, but with an even more modern design and improved readability.

A clear screen

This smartwatch stands out with its AMOLED color screen with a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels. The image remains sharp, high-contrast, and pleasant to look at, allowing you to read your pace, notifications, and statistics on the go. The round format provides a lot of overview without the watch looking bulky. Operation is smooth thanks to the buttons on the side, or via touch control to easily switch between widgets or start an activity quickly. You also benefit from the Always-On Display function, which allows you to read the screen without having to turn it on.

Smart for all sports

The Forerunner 265 focuses on runners but is also suitable for various training sessions such as yoga, swimming, and tennis. The watch features accurate multiband GPS, various activity profiles, and useful running statistics to improve your performance. The battery lasts up to 13 days in smartwatch mode and about 20 hours with active GPS. With 5 ATM water resistance and numerous sensors, including a gyroscope, compass, accelerometer, and ambient light sensor, you have a versatile smartwatch. You also use Garmin Coach's tips and train with music stored directly on your watch.

Detailed health monitoring

Garmin has also equipped this smartwatch with comprehensive health monitoring to better map your daily physical condition. It tracks your heart rate, sleep duration and quality, and blood oxygen levels to better understand your physical condition. The 'training readiness' function combines various data, such as heart rate variability and recovery, so you can better tailor your next workout to your body. It also includes useful safety features, such as incident detection and location sharing, for peace of mind during your workouts.