Garmin Forerunner 265 AMOLED GPS Running Smartwatch
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Product Information
The Garmin Forerunner 265 AMOLED GPS Running Smartwatch is a touchscreen running watch offered in two case sizes, the 46 mm Forerunner 265 and the 42 mm Forerunner 265S, both built around an AMOLED display with an optional always-on mode, multi-band GNSS with SatIQ satellite mode selection and 8 GB of music storage. It carries a 5 ATM water rating, which covers swimming and showering but not diving or high-pressure water sports.
Who it is for
This is a watch for runners who train by data: training readiness, improved training status, sleep score and insights, and Pulse Ox blood oxygen. Swimmers get pool metrics including lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, SWOLF and calories, as well as open-water sessions. Divers and snorkelers should treat it as a surface and fitness watch only, since the 5 ATM rating is a swim rating, not a dive rating.
Key details
- 46 mm case: 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 mm, 47 g, 1.3 in (32.5 mm) display at 416 x 416 pixels, 22 mm quick release bands.
- 42 mm case (265S): 41.7 x 41.7 x 12.9 mm, 39 g, 1.1 in (28.1 mm) display at 360 x 360 pixels, 18 mm quick release bands.
- Battery life in smartwatch mode: up to 13 days (46 mm) and up to 15 days (42 mm), from a rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery.
- Activity battery with wrist heart rate: up to 20 / 24 hours GPS only, up to 16 / 18 hours Auto Select GPS, up to 14 / 15 hours All + Multi-Band (46 mm / 42 mm).
- Fiber-reinforced polymer bezel, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lens, silicone strap, Garmin Pay contactless payments.
Compatibility and sizing
The 46 mm case fits wrists 135 mm to 205 mm and uses 22 mm industry-standard quick release bands; the 42 mm case fits 115 mm to 178 mm and uses 18 mm bands. Charging uses the Garmin proprietary plug charger, with a charging temperature range of 0º to 45ºC (32º to 113ºF) and an operating range of -20º to 50ºC (-4º to 122ºF).
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Garmin dealer and a dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or start a chat if you want help choosing between the 46 mm and 42 mm case or confirming band sizing.
- AMOLED touchscreen with an optional always-on display mode.
- Two case sizes 46 mm (Forerunner 265) and 42 mm (Forerunner 265S).
- Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ automatic satellite mode selection to balance accuracy against battery drain.
- Smartwatch battery up to 13 days on the 46 mm and up to 15 days on the 42 mm, from a rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery.
- GPS battery by mode up to 20 / 24 hours GPS only, 16 / 18 hours Auto Select, 14 / 15 hours All + Multi-Band (46 mm / 42 mm) with wrist heart rate.
- Music on the wrist up to 8 GB of storage, with up to 6 to 7.5 hours of GPS activity battery while playing music.
- Training insight training readiness, improved training status, sleep score and insights.
- Pulse Ox blood oxygen spot check, with optional all-day acclimation and overnight readings.
- Garmin Pay contactless payments.
- 5 ATM water rating with pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, SWOLF, calories) and open-water sessions.
- Durable build fiber-reinforced polymer bezel, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lens and silicone strap.
- Industry-standard quick release bands 22 mm on the 46 mm case, 18 mm on the 42 mm case.
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Forerunner 265 / Forerunner 265S |
| Case Sizes | 46 mm (265) and 42 mm (265S) |
| Display Type | AMOLED with optional always-on mode, touchscreen |
| Display Size | 1.3 in (32.5 mm) on 46 mm; 1.1 in (28.1 mm) on 42 mm |
| Display Resolution | 416 x 416 px (46 mm); 360 x 360 px (42 mm) |
| Lens Material | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Bezel Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Strap Material | Silicone |
| Physical Size | 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 mm; 41.7 x 41.7 x 12.9 mm |
| Fits Wrist Circumference | 135 to 205 mm (46 mm); 115 to 178 mm (42 mm) |
| Weight | 47 g (46 mm); 39 g (42 mm) |
| Water Rating | Swim, 5 ATM |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion |
| Battery Life (Smartwatch) | Up to 13 days (265); up to 15 days (265S) |
| Battery Life (GPS Only, wrist HR) | Up to 20 hr (265); up to 24 hr (265S) |
| Battery Life (Auto Select GPS, wrist HR) | Up to 16 hr (265); up to 18 hr (265S) |
| Battery Life (All + Multi-Band GPS, wrist HR) | Up to 14 hr (265); up to 15 hr (265S) |
| Battery Life (GPS Only + music) | Up to 7 hr (265); up to 7.5 hr (265S) |
| Battery Life (All + Multi-Band GPS + music) | Up to 6 hr (both) |
| Memory / Media Storage | Up to 8 GB |
| Charging Method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Operating Temperature | -20º to 50ºC (-4º to 122ºF) |
| Charging Temperature | 0º to 45ºC (32º to 113ºF) |
| Band Fitting | Quick release, industry standard: 22 mm (46 mm case), 18 mm (42 mm case) |
| Part Numbers | 010-02810-00/-01/-02 (46 mm); 010-02810-03/-04/-05 (42 mm) |
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Forerunner 265 and the Forerunner 265S?
Case size and the figures that follow from it. The Forerunner 265 has a 46 mm case (46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 mm, 47 g) with a 1.3 in display at 416 x 416 pixels, 22 mm bands and up to 13 days of smartwatch battery. The 265S has a 42 mm case (41.7 x 41.7 x 12.9 mm, 39 g) with a 1.1 in display at 360 x 360 pixels, 18 mm bands and up to 15 days.
Can I take the Forerunner 265 scuba diving?
No. The Forerunner 265 and 265S carry a 5 ATM swim water rating, which covers swimming and showering but not diving or high-pressure water sports. Use it for pool swims, with metrics such as lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, SWOLF and calories, plus open-water sessions. For scuba or freediving you need a purpose-built dive computer rather than a 5 ATM fitness watch.
How long does the battery last with GPS and music running at the same time?
Garmin rates both sizes for up to 6 hours of activity with All + Multi-Band GPS and music playing. With GPS only and music it is up to 7 hours on the 265 and up to 7.5 hours on the 265S. Without music, GPS only runs up to 20 hours (265) or 24 hours (265S), using the rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery.
Which case size should I order for my wrist?
Match the published wrist ranges. The 46 mm Forerunner 265 fits wrist circumferences from 135 mm to 205 mm and uses 22 mm industry-standard quick release bands. The 42 mm Forerunner 265S fits 115 mm to 178 mm and uses 18 mm bands. Measure your wrist with a tape, then choose the size that brackets your measurement. Call 888-701-4017 if you are between ranges.
Review summary
Written reviews are still few for this one. The Forerunner 265 is a running smartwatch with an AMOLED touchscreen that has an optional always-on mode, a Gorilla Glass 3 lens and a 5 ATM rating that covers swimming and showering. It comes in 46 mm and 42 mm cases, with multi-band GNSS and SatIQ positioning, 8 GB of music storage, training readiness and sleep insights, Pulse Ox, Garmin Pay, and pool and open-water swim tracking. It suits runners who also swim and want detailed training data.
