Garmin is one of the most well-known and trusted names in the world of fitness trackers and smartwatches, The release of the new Forerunner 265 has set a new standard for the Garmin display. The 1.3″ Always-On AMOLED display is a game changer. According to the manufacturer, battery life has not reduced, even with the new AMOLED Always-On Touchscreen display.
When is the Garmin Forerunner 265 expected to be Available?
When ordering online directly on the Garmin store, the watch is promised to be shipped within 3 to 5 weeks.
What features can we see in the Garmin Forerunner 265?
The new AMOLED Always-On display delivers a bright and colorful Touchscreen, a blessed upgrade to the recent screens we are used to with other Garmin devices.
Its weight is 47 grams, Under water pressure 5 ATM (50 meters). Memory is 8GB, its physical size is 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 (mm).
The S version is a bit smaller 41.7 X 41.7 X 12.9mm weighing 39 grams.
In addition, all known features from the Garmin Forerunner 255 are available. Morning Report, Race Widget, Daily workouts suggested Training readiness and Status, HRV Status, GPS, Music (Spotify), phone messages, and more.
Unfortunately, Garmin did not enroll the wireless charging option from the Vivomove Trend to the new Forerunner.
Battery Life
In the Smartwatch Mode, the Garmin Forerunner battery will last up to 13 days. In the GPS-Only GNSS mode, the battery will last up to 20 hours. The small S version has a bit more battery life of 15 days. This is because of the smaller display.
If you want to listen to music and be in GPS-Only GNSS mode, the battery will last for up to 7 hours. And music with SatIQ GNSS mode, up to 6.5 hours.
Price?
Garmin Forerunner 265 is sold at $449.99 on the Garmin official website. The estimated shipping time is 3 to 5 weeks.
A quick release 22mm Band is sold for $39.99 on the Garmin official website. Superwatches really recommend using only original Garmin Bands. While testing a Non-Original Band on a SUP journey, we dropped a Garmin watch into the deep lake, and it was lost!
Display
As mentioned the key new feature is the AMOLED touchscreen display. Its regular size is 1.3″ which is 32.5mm, spread with a resolution of 416 X 416 Pixels. The S version is a smaller display of 1.1″ (28.1mm) having 360 X 360 pixels. The Lens is made of Gorilla Glass 3
Comparing to the Forerunner 255
one of Garmin’s previous models. The Forerunner 255 was released a few years ago and was very popular among fitness enthusiasts and serious athletes. The 255 offered advanced fitness tracking capabilities and was very durable. A great choice for people who were looking for a high-quality device to help them reach their fitness goals.
So, how does the Garmin Forerunner 265 compare to the Forerunner 255? The Forerunner 265 is a significant upgrade over the Forerunner 255. With improved battery life, a larger AMOLED display, and more advanced health and fitness tracking capabilities, the Forerunner 265 is here now to be one of the most advanced fitness trackers on the market.
Comparing the Forerunner 265 to other brands.
What other brands offer similar features? The most popular brands in the smartwatches market include Fitbit, Apple, and Samsung. So, how does the Garmin Forerunner 265 compare to these other brands?
Compared to Fitbit, the Garmin Forerunner 265 is likely to be a more advanced device with more advanced health and fitness tracking capabilities. Fitbit is user-friendly and easy to use. It has a strong brand reputation and it may be a better choice for people who are just getting started with fitness tracking.
Compared to Apple, the Forerunner 265 is a more advanced device when it comes to fitness tracking, as Apple’s devices are generally geared more towards being a smartwatch. However, Apple devices are known for their sleek design and ease of use. Battery life will always be a huge advantage for Garmin over Apple. Many of our readers say that the main reason they do not purchase the Apple watch is its short battery life.
In Conclusion
The Garmin Forerunner 265 like its bigger brother, the Garmin Forerunner 965 are a refreshing new release in the market. We are satisfied to see advanced features like the AMOLED Display, Fitness tracking, and more. We were a bit disappointed not to see the ECG feature that was recently approved by the FDA for the Garmin Venu 2 Plus, enrolled in this device. Especially for it being a leading fitness tracker.
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Last Updated on March 4, 2023