What do reviews say about battery?

About 13 days in smartwatch mode and 20 hours of GPS; buyers praise it often.

What do reviews say about gps?

Tom's Guide found GPS accurate, and Best Buy buyers often praise tracking performance.

What do reviews say about 255?

The 265 adds an AMOLED touchscreen; both experts note it costs more than the 255.

What do reviews say about size?

Two sizes exist; the 265S is smaller with longer battery. A few buyers want a bigger screen.

Phones & Audio · Smartwatches · 331 reviews · 3 sources

Garmin Forerunner 265

Best for: runnersMid-range

A runner's watch with a bright AMOLED screen and accurate GPS, plus deep training metrics and about two weeks of battery. Smartwatch extras are thin.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You train for races
You want days of battery

Skip if

You want rich smartwatch apps
You want the cheapest Garmin

How it scores

Battery7.2

Value7.0

Price

$449

You pay for: Pricier than the Forerunner 255

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Battery lifeAbout 13 days per charge

Overall performanceAccurate GPS and metrics

FunctionalityUseful training tools

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Pricier than the 255Costs more than predecessor

Few smartwatch extrasLimited apps and features

Reviewers disagree on

AMOLED is bright and crispIt trims battery slightly

Alternatives

Same price · $449

Ask about this product

Sources

Best Buy
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
Reviewed Sep 2026

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