Garmin Forerunner 265S

Key Features

• 1.1" AMOLED display – Bright, high-res touchscreen with always-on option

• Training Readiness Score – Know when to push and when to recover

• Morning Report – Daily summary of sleep, recovery, and HRV status

• Multi-band GNSS support – Superior GPS accuracy in any environment

• Wrist-based running dynamics – Includes cadence, stride length, ground contact time, and more (no chest strap required)

• Advanced performance tracking – VO2 max, lactate threshold, race predictor, real-time stamina

• Pulse Ox sensor – Measures blood oxygen saturation

• Sleep tracking with HRV status – Get insight into your recovery and stress

• Garmin Coach and adaptive training plans

• On-device music storage – Sync playlists from Spotify®, Deezer, or Amazon Music

• Smart notifications – Get texts, calls, and app alerts when paired with your phone

• Garmin Pay™ – Contactless payments from your wrist

• Safety and tracking features – Incident detection and live location sharing

• Connect IQ™ compatibility – Download apps, widgets, and custom watch faces

Technical Specs

• Display Size: 1.1" AMOLED (390 x 390 pixels)

• Lens Material: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3

• Bezel Material: Fiber-reinforced polymer

• Case Size: 42 mm

• Strap Size: 18 mm (Quick Release)

• Weight: 39 g

• Water Rating: 5 ATM (swim-friendly)

• Battery Life:

  • Up to 15 days in smartwatch mode

  • Up to 24 hours in GPS mode

  • Up to 5.5 hours in GPS + music mode

• Sensors: Multi-band GNSS, barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, ambient light sensor, Pulse Ox, wrist-based heart rate

• Connectivity: Bluetooth®, ANT+, Wi-Fi®