GARMIN Forerunner 265S WiFi Whitestone/neo tropic Smartwatch

Our Experts' Opinion

(+) Lightweight and compact: with a weight of 39 g and a 42 mm casing, this smartwatch is barely noticeable on your wrist during long training sessions.

(+) Music on your wrist: you can download your favorite playlists from Spotify or Deezer to listen to them offline during your run.

(+) Accurate tracking: multiband GPS with SatIQ ensures better positioning, making your routes and personalized training statistics more reliable.

(-) Small touchscreen: the 1.1-inch (2.8 cm) size contributes to compactness, but the screen offers less space to view multiple statistics simultaneously.

(-) Sporty design: this running smartwatch is primarily designed for runners and may be less suitable for everyday use.

S stands for Sport

The Garmin Forerunner 265S smartwatch in Whitestone color features a compact and sporty design tailored for movement. The watch has a 42 mm case that is comfortable to wear both in daily life and during sports. With its feather-light weight of 39 g, you'll barely notice this GPS watch on your wrist. The color contrast between the black of the strap and the yellow on the inside gives it a dynamic look. With the Forerunner 265S, you can also train with music anywhere, as you can save your songs directly from your Spotify or Deezer account to your watch.

1.1-inch Color Display

The AMOLED screen of this smartwatch is 1.1 inches (2.8 cm) in size and has a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels. You benefit from a sharp display for checking the time, as well as your pace, heart rate, or route, all at a glance thanks to the Always-On mode. This running watch is easily readable thanks to the vibrant colors of the screen, which is useful during intensive training sessions. The interface is intuitive to use, and you can easily navigate between widgets, sport profiles, and useful data during your workout via the touchscreen and control buttons.

Long Battery Life

This smartwatch combines sports functions and connected use in a user-friendly format. The multiband GPS with SatIQ technology improves location accuracy depending on the environment and reduces route deviations. It is therefore your handy companion during your running sessions, cardio workouts, and daily training. The powerful battery offers a long usage time of up to 15 days in smartwatch mode and up to 24 hours in GPS mode. With this sporty smartwatch, you can complete multiple training sessions consecutively without frequent charging.

Comprehensive Health Monitoring

The Forerunner 265s emphasizes useful analysis of collected data, allowing you to optimally manage your efforts and recovery. For example, with the Morning Report, you receive information about your sleep, heart rate variability, recovery, and much more immediately upon waking. With Garmin Coach, you also receive training suggestions for numerous sports. The watch also connects to your smartphone, so you can receive important notifications such as text messages and emails directly, or use Google Maps and Garmin Pay.