Do you want to improve your pace and boost your performance? With the Forerunner 265 series, you can get closer to your personal goals step by step. The bright AMOLED touchscreen makes it easy to read all your performance and health data. Plus, with its smart features, it serves as the perfect companion on your wrist for everyday life.
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
Smartwatch functions | Alarm clock, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Contactless payment, Date display, Datebooks, Music functionalities, Music storage, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Weather |
Health functions | Calories, Intensity minutes, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Respiratory rate, Sleep recording, Stress levels |
Activities | Climbing stairs, Cross-country skiing, Cycling, Fitness, Hiking, Interval training, Rowing, Running, Skiing, Stand Up Paddling, Swimming, Trail running, Yoga |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Case material | Polymer |
Item number | 25231057 |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Category | Smartwatches |
Manufacturer No. | 010-02810-12 |
Release date | 19/4/2023 |
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Exact colour description | Aqua blue, Black |
Watch type | Sports watch |
Durability | Waterproof (5 ATM) |
Protection type (IP code) | Waterproof |
Operating system | Garmin |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
Integrated components | Microphone |
Smartwatch functions | Alarm clock, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Contactless payment, Date display, Datebooks, Music functionalities, Music storage, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Weather |
Health functions | Calories, Intensity minutes, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Respiratory rate, Sleep recording, Stress levels |
Activities | Climbing stairs, Cross-country skiing, Cycling, Fitness, Hiking, Interval training, Rowing, Running, Skiing, Stand Up Paddling, Swimming, Trail running, Yoga |
Payment service | Garmin Pay |
Sensors | Ambient light sensor, Compass |
Localisation technology | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
Time display | Digital |
Display | OLED |
Display technology | AMOLED |
Display size (inches) | 1.30" |
Image resolution | 416 x 416 pixels |
Wristband colour | Light grey, Turquoise |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Wristband size | One size |
Strap width | 22 mm |
Strap description | Sports bracelet |
Strap fastener | Buckle |
Case colour | Aqua blue |
Case material | Polymer |
Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Shape of watch | Round |
Case diameter | 46 mm |
Case thickness | 12.90 mm |
Case material | Polymer |
Connectivity | Bluetooth |
Storage capacity | 8 GB |
Power supply | Battery operated, Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery life (without GPS) | 13.02 Days |
Runtime (in GPS mode) | 1 day |
Battery type | Lithium-Imide |
Battery life | 13 Days |
Battery size | Device specific |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂ emissions | 1,58 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 0,12 |
Scope of delivery | Charging/data cable |
Weight | 46 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 11.80 cm |
Width | 10.40 cm |
Height | 6.90 cm |
Weight | 146 g |
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