GARMIN
GARMIN Forerunnerå¨ 265 Cycling Smartwatch | 46mm Case Size
GARMIN Forerunnerå¨ 265 Cycling Smartwatch | 46mm Case Size
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About this item
- 1.3" AMOLED display for vibrant, easy-to-read visuals
- Up to 20 hours of battery life in GPS mode
- Advanced training metrics and recovery insights
- SATIQ™ and multi-band GPS for enhanced tracking accuracy
- Touchscreen and button controls for flexible navigation
- Music storage for on-the-go listening without a phone
- Daily suggested workouts based on performance and recovery
- HRV tracking for deeper health and recovery insights
- Brand Origin: United States
Product Description
The Forerunner® 265 Cycling Smartwatch (46mm case size) is the ultimate companion for cyclists who demand both performance and style. Equipped with a 1.3″ bright and colorful AMOLED display, this smartwatch offers exceptional clarity, allowing you to track your metrics in vivid detail, whether you're riding under the sun or in low light conditions.
With up to 20 hours of battery life in GPS mode, the Forerunner® 265 ensures you stay powered through long rides, providing uninterrupted tracking, navigation, and performance data throughout your journey. Whether you're training for a race or exploring new routes, this smartwatch delivers advanced training metrics to guide your progress, along with recovery insights to help you maintain peak performance.
The SATIQ™ and multi-band GPS technology provides superior accuracy, ensuring you stay on course even in challenging environments. You can rely on precise location data to track your rides, whether you're on familiar roads or venturing off the beaten path.
Designed for convenience, the Forerunner® 265 offers a combination of touchscreen and button controls, making it easy to navigate through your workouts and settings. And with music on your wrist, you can leave your phone behind and enjoy your favorite playlists or podcasts directly from the watch.
Styled with a sleek black bezel, whitestone case, and whitestone/tidal blue silicone band, the Forerunner® 265 combines cutting-edge technology with a modern, athletic design that fits seamlessly into your cycling lifestyle.
The Forerunner® 265 offers a comprehensive suite of features that take your training and wellness to the next level. Here’s what you’ll love:
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Morning Report: Start your day with a personalized overview of your sleep quality, training outlook, HRV status, and weather. Customizable to your preferences, this report provides valuable insights to set you up for success, whether you're preparing for a light workout or a race day.
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Race Widget: Perfect for athletes, this feature helps you prepare for your next race — whether it’s a 10K or marathon. Receive training tips, personalized daily workouts, and completion time predictions based on course details, weather, and your performance, so you're always race-ready.
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Daily Suggested Workouts: Get workouts tailored to your performance and recovery. These suggestions adapt after every session and take into account the upcoming races on your Garmin Connect™ calendar, ensuring your training remains focused and progressive.
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Training Readiness: Upon waking, receive a readiness score that evaluates your sleep, recovery, and training load, helping you decide whether it's a day to push your limits or focus on recovery.
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Training Status: Stay on top of your training progress with insights into your overall effort. Based on HRV status, recent exercise history, and performance, this feature tells you whether you’re training effectively, peaking, or pushing too hard.
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HRV Status: Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health and recovery. Using heart rate variability (HRV), tracked while you sleep, this feature provides valuable insights into your recovery, developed by the experts at Firstbeat Analytics™.
In The Box:
- Forerunner® 265 Running Watch
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Features
Lens Material | Corningå¨åÊGorillaå¨åÊGlass 3 |
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Bezel Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Quick Release Bands | Yes (22 mm, Industry standard) |
Strap Material | Silicone |
Physical Size | 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 (mm)-Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-205 mm |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Colour Display | Yes |
Display Size | 1.3‰Û? (32.5 mm) diameter |
Display Resolution | 416 x 416 pixels |
Display Type | AMOLED; optional always-on mode |
Weight | 47 g |
Water Rating | 5 ATM |
Battery Life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 13 days, GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours, SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 14 hours, GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up , to 7 hours |
Charging Method | ¯¯¤¯±ôÉô proprietary plug charger |
Memory/History | 8 GB |
Wrist-Based Heart RateåÊ(Constant, Every Second) | Yes |
Daily Resting Heart Rate | Yes |
Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts | Yes (high and low) |
Respiration RateåÊ(24x7) | Yes |
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation | Yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) |
Fitness Age | Yes |
Body Battery䋢 Energy Monitor | Yes |
All-Day Stress | Yes |
Relaxation Reminders | Yes |
Relaxation Breathing Timer | Yes |
Sleep | Yes (Advanced) |
Sleep Score And Insights | Yes |
Hydration | Yes (in ¯¯¤¯±ôÉô Connect‰ã¢ and optional Connect IQ‰ã¢ widget) |
Women‰۪s Health | Yes (in ¯¯¤¯±ôÉô Connect‰ã¢ and optional Connect IQ‰ã¢ widget) |
Health Snapshot | Yes |
Sensors | Yes |
Gps | Yes |
Glonass | Yes |
Galileo | Yes |
Multi-Frequency Positioning | Yes |
Satiq䋢 Technology | Yes |
Garmin Elevate‰ã¢åÊWrist Heart Rate Monitor | Yes |
Barometric Altimeter | Yes |
Compass | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Thermometer | Yes |
Ambient Light Sensor | Yes |
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | Yes |
Connectivity | Bluetoothå¨, ANT+å¨, Wi-Fiå¨ |
Connect Iq‰ã¢åÊ(Downloadable Watch Faces, Data Fields, Widgets And Apps) | Yes |
On-Device Connect Iq䋢 Store | Yes |
Smart Notifications | Yes |
Text Response/Reject Phone Call With Text (Android䋢 Only) | Yes |
Calendar | Yes |
Weather | Yes |
Realtime Settings Sync With Garmin Connect䋢 Mobile | Yes |
Battery Saver ‰ÛÒ Customisable Low Power Watch | Yes |
Controls Smartphone Music | Yes |
Plays And Controls Watch Music | Yes |
Music Storage | Yes |
Find My Phone | Yes |
Find My Watch | Yes |
Virbå¨åÊCamera Remote | Yes |
Smartphone Compatibility | iPhoneå¨åÊand Android‰ã¢ |
Compatible With Garmin Connect‰ã¢åÊMobile | Yes |
Stocks | Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
Garmin Pay䋢 | Yes |
Safety And Tracking Features | Yes |
Livetrack | Yes |
Spectator Messaging | Yes (with compatible smartphone) |
Live Event Sharing | Android䋢 Only |
Incident Detection During Select Activities | Yes |
Incident Detection Alert On Phone For Wearables | Yes |
Assistance | Yes |
Available Gym Activity Profiles | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga, Breathwork |
¯¯¤¯±ôÉô Elevate‰ã¢åÊWrist Heart Rate Monitor | Yes |
Realtime Settings Sync With ¯¯¤¯±ôÉô Connect‰ã¢ Mobile | Yes |
Compatible With ¯¯¤¯±ôÉô Connect‰ã¢åÊMobile | Yes |
¯¯¤¯±ôÉô Pay‰ã¢ | Yes |





