Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch – Best Medium Size Smartwatch from Garmin?
We have here one of the latest Garmin smartwatch, the Garmin Forerunner 265 smartwatch with a premium AMOLED screen. I guess we might see the end of transflective screen display from Garmin wearables. The 265 and the advanced version, the 965 both have an AMOLED screen. Well, let us get to know more about these new Forerunner smartwatches, see the details below, the features, as well as specs.
Design and Build Quality
Finally, its here, the Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch, the next generation sport smartwatch from Garmin. It’s a circular smartwatch measuring 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 mm. Medium size wearable with an outdoor look. The wearable is also available in 42 m size. Material for the Forerunner 265 is a fiber-reinforced polymer, durable body but lightweight weighing 47 grams only.
The smartwatch has at least 5 physical buttons, a light button, up, down button and a start/stop button. Looking at the design, the wearable has a sporty look, a Garmin trademark with tis trendy outdoor feel.
Here are the color options for the 265
- Black Bezel and Case with Black
- Black Bezel and Whitestone Case
- Black Bezel and Light Pink Case
The above color options are both available in 42 mm and 46 mm case frame. Still, the smartwatch is paired with a flexible silicon strap, two tone sport strap that is durable, flexible and breathable strap. For its waterproof rating, the wearable is full waterproof, up to 50 meters, making it full waterproof.
Display Screen
When it comes to display, the Garmin Forerunner 265 smartwatch has a 1.3” inch screen display. A premium AMOED screen display, full circular , full color AMOLED screen with support for Always On Mode. Protecting the screen is a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 making it durable from scratches, bumps and at the same time giving the wearable a quality, clear transparency.
Features of Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch
The main feature of the Forerunner 265 as we all know is the sport functions. Garmin smartwatch is the leading wearable when it comes to tracking sport metrics. Below are some of the main features of the 265 especially when it comes to sports.
There is a built-in sports apps, at least 30+ built-in activities are available in like running, walking swimming, cycling, and more.
Daily suggest workout, a very useful feature, when you are into daily workout. This feature will surely beneficial for you. Based on your activity, it will adjust your recommendation. With its smart algorithm, it adapt and match your performance and recovery and create workouts just for you.
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With regards to training, the smartwatch has a comprehensive lists of Training Status, it shows exercise history, HRV status, overall insights on your training. There is also an HRV status, showing the overall health, training, and more.
When it comes to health monitoring, especially if you are working out, the smartwatch has a feature for different health tracking.
When it comes to health, the smartwatch is included with Sleep Monitoring, see the sleep score, the sleep stages helping you improved sleep quality. It is also included with Body Battery Energy monitoring, with this function, it can track the energy levels to help you find the best time for activity as well as rest.
Of course, it will not be complete without the wrist-based Heart Rate monitoring, see your HR during workout or resting ad see how your heart reacts in different conditions.
There is also a Pulse Oximeter Sensor, see the blood oxygen saturation directly on the wearable. Another useful functions is the VO2 Max, check your current fitness level in real-time. See your progress while working out, and more.
Other Functions available are Smart Notifications, read messages, right on your smartwatch whether its email, SMS, app messages. It also supports Garmin Pay Contactless Payments, Music Control, LiveTrack as well as Women’s Health Tracking.
Pros
- Much affordable than 965
- Has all the basic and advanced that you need for your daily workout
- Features, comprehensive list of sports monitoring
- AMOLED screen display
- Two size Option
Cons
- Has fewer features than 965
Summary
If you want a Garmin smartwatch with an AMOLED screen display, the Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch is for you. It is a medium size smartwatch with an affordable price compared to the Forerunner 965. Yes, still it got the basics, and some advanced features, in health, fitness and notifications. Yes, it lacks some features such as detailed navigation functions but the waerable will surely satisfy your wishes for a good sport smartwatch.
Where Can I Buy the Smartwatch?
The wearable is available on Garmin website, with the price tag of $499 USD
Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch Specifications
Dimensions:46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 (mm)
Weight: 47 grams
Display: 1.3″ inch, AMOLED, 416 x 416 pixels
Glass Protection: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Memory: 8 GB
Sensors: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, multi-frequency positioning
Satiq™ technology, garmin elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor
Barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer
Ambient light sensor, pulse ox blood oxygen saturation monitor
Connectivity:Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Waterproof rating: 5 ATM
Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone® and Android™
