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Garmin Forerunner 265S with Silicone Band
$299.99 reg $449.99
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Highlights
- Brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 42 mm for smaller wrists
- Up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 24 hours in GPS mode
- As soon as you wake up, get your morning report with an overview of your sleep, recovery and training outlook alongside HRV status, training readiness and weather (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Plan race strategy with personalized daily suggested workouts based on the race and course that you input into the Garmin Connect™ app and then view the race widget on your watch; daily suggested workouts adapt after every run to match performance and recovery
- Training readiness score is based on sleep quality, recovery, training load and HRV status to determine if you’re primed to go hard and get the most out of your workout (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- 30+ built-in activity profiles include running, triathlons, cycling, open-water swimming and more
- Using indicators such as HRV status, recent exercise history and performance, get insight into overall effort with training status — and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Safety and tracking features, including incident detection (during select outdoor activities) and Assistance, send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your compatible smartphone; requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
- Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ™ technology provides superior positioning accuracy in challenging environments while also optimizing the device’s battery life
- Never miss a call or text from your paired Android™ or Apple® smartphone with smart notifications
- Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay™ contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go (with a supported country and payment network)
- Download songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (subscription may be required), and connect with your wireless headphones for phone-free listening
- See your health and fitness information, connect and compete with friends, sign up for challenges to earn badges and more — all in our free, zero-subscription Garmin Connect™ app
Description
Train brilliantly with the smaller-sized Forerunner® 265S GPS running smartwatch. Its colorful AMOLED touchscreen display stands out while the training readiness feature — which tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — helps you crush your goals. Wake up to your morning report with HRV status to see health insights alongside an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Plan your race strategy with the race widget, which enables personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt to performance, recovery, the race you’re running and its course. Get ready to make the most of every run with wrist-based running power and multi-band GPS. And when you want to switch it up with cross training, choose from more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlons, cycling, swimming and more. Get a more complete picture of your health, not just a glimpse, from your Forerunner 265S with up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
Features: Assorted Yellows, Black (band)
Weight: .1 Pounds
Water Resistance: Water-Resistant
Product Model: Garmin Forerunner 265
Electronics Condition: New
Electronics Features: Compass, Receives Texts, Changeable Bands, Accelerometer, Stopwatch, Calendar Notifications, Rechargeable, Mobile Payment Technology, Built-In GPS, Smartphone Compatible, App Notifications, Music Capabilities, Touchscreen Display, Text Notifications, Customizable Watch Faces
Connection Type: USB-C
Material: Watch Band: Silicone
Includes: User Manual, USB Cable
Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android
Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Screen Size: 1.3 Inches
Activities tracked: Swimming, Dynamic Workout Activities, Walking, Hiking, Elliptical Training, Running, Weights, Climbing, Pilates, Yoga, Daily Workout Memory
Maximum Battery Charge Life: 15 Days
Metrics Measured: Active Minutes, Daily Distance, Speed, Stress Level, Heart Rate, Elevation Climbed, Total Steps, Sleep Interruptions, Floors Climbed, Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality, Sleep Stages, Calories Burned, VO2 Max
Band Size: M/L
Material: Plastic, FRP (Fiber-reinforced Polymer)
Battery: 1 Non-Universal Lithium Ion
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 89156629
UPC: 753759313685
Item Number (DPCI): 057-03-4092
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 8 inches length x 6.9 inches width x 5.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.29 pounds
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Q: Does this watch have golf courses yardage tracking?
submitted by LouisD - 2 months ago
A: Hi, thank you for reaching out about Garmin Forerunner 265S with Silicone Band. No, the Garmin Forerunner 265S does not have a dedicated golf mode with features like on-device yardage tracking. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 2 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Let's just have SOS where you can call if you're in emergency does it take videos all of that I want to be safe while I'm out
submitted by Delsh68 - 1 year ago
A: Hi Delsh68, thanks for reaching out about the Garmin Forerunner 265S with Silicone Band. The Garmin Forerunner 265S with Silicone Band does not take videos when you use the SOS feature. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byRena - 1 year agoTarget expert support
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The Garmin Forerunner 265s is a versatile smartwatch that excels in tracking various activities, from running to swimming, making it an ideal companion for fitness enthusiasts. Its vibrant AMOLED display, intuitive interface, and extensive health metrics, including heart rate and sleep tracking, enhance the user experience. Guests appreciate its lightweight design and long battery life, although some have noted issues with heart rate accuracy and Bluetooth connectivity. Overall, it offers a comprehensive set of features for both beginners and seasoned athletes.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.6 out of 5 stars with 216 reviews
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
100% would recommend
1 recommendations
4 out of 5 stars
29 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Multitool of a watch.
Having experience previous Garmins. (Music 255, Instinct 1 and Instinct 2) I had this one as a gift. At first, I was surprised because I had no prior knowledge. It's small but compact in functionality. If you're multi sport but looking for something that looks with style or a blend to wear to the gym and office. This one is it. Holds well with sweat (Running, CrossFit, tested), touch screen can be turned off, the screen is amazing, and you can modify the faces and watch features. The wristband could be a bit longer. Even for a small wrist like mine, I felt it a bit snug. But, nothing that can't be replaced.
5 out of 5 stars
28 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Nice Upgradd
I bought the forerunner 265S after having a forerunner 245 for a few years and I’ve loved the change. I’ve had no issues with setting up any of the features and it has some more metrics that it tracks which I like.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
18 December, 2025Verified purchase
Great watch.
upgrading from a previous Garmin. like the touch screen face. like the ability to do multi-sport. like the downloadable music. Great sports watch
1 out of 5 stars
13 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Disappointed
I bought this about 3 weeks ago and have been extremely disappointed. The algorithm seems to live in an alternate universe. It tells me I’m deconditioned and to do 17 miles…. I’m not a marathoner! I had a forerunner 246 for many years and only retired it because it could no longer go in the pool without shorting out. The 265s is a vastly inferior product. I swim a lot so was looking forward to being able to track my swim workouts. Lap counting and interval timing are ok but using the drill function for kick sets is clumsy, about 70% of the time hitting the button to end the drill bumps you out of the workout completely then you have to wait for the watch to reboot and start a new workout. If you want to have your kick set logged you have to do it manually later on your phone. The brightness of the display also dims pretty quickly so it can be hard to see the timer through your googles as you wait to start your next interval. Seems to be ok on my runs although I’m vary curious as to why my vo2 max went from top 5% for my age to top 30% when I switched watches…. HRV is a nice addition. I will be returning this watch on Monday. It is not worth keeping, I have been a loyal Garmin user for 15 years but I think I’ll try another brand after this experience
5 out of 5 stars
3 December, 2025
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Great watch
Would highly recommend for any athlete who wants a solid (but not too fancy) watch to track their activities. Great battery life and works well for mtb, skiing and swimming. Heart rate monitor works well during activity too. Only issue I’ve had is it doesn’t have a backcountry ski recording feature so I’ve had to record it under a run or hike and change it after.
1 out of 5 stars
2 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Inconsistent tracking of swim laps
Bought this to track my swimming laps. Originally happy then after about 3 mos it started giving inconsistent results (ex. would show I swam 51 mins/ 2000 meters, then would synch to display 55 min/2350 meters). Sent it back, received replacement, spent hours with Help Support and followed their recommendations. Seemed to be accurate 1 out of every 3 swims. Finally took it off couple days ago & no intention to use it. It's easier to just watch the clock at the pool. A lot less stressful!!
5 out of 5 stars
25 November, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Best gift ever
I have wanted a new watch for a long time. I had a 14 year old forerunner. This was a great decision. It's so intuitive and gives so much information. I love it.
5 out of 5 stars
18 November, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Nice upgrade
I've had this watch in a box for 2 years and finally had to break down and start using it when my FR245Music battery just wasn't cutting it. It is a bit different but not so much that the learning curve was massive.
4 out of 5 stars
6 November, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Replacement
Had to return my old Garmin due to a technical glitch. So far the replacement is working well and holding charge. I’m incredibly impressed with Garmin Support
5 out of 5 stars
26 October, 2025
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
love the watch
I updated my watch from the 245 to this and I love the new screen and extra features. Still love this watch works great and the battery lasts a while.
5 out of 5 stars
20 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Love it
My girlfriend bought it for me because she has the same one and I love it
5 out of 5 stars
12 October, 2025
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Solid 245 upgrade
Absolutely loving this watch! I bought it around a year ago as a replacement to my 245. While I primarily use it for hiking and cycling, it’s on my wrist pretty much 24/7. Love the smaller face compared to the standard size. I’d recommend to anyone from walkers to marathoners. Great beginner interface with tons of data on sleep, menstrual cycles, and overall health!
3 out of 5 stars
11 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
No accurate for sleep & poor connection to iPhone
The garmin looks better than my Apple Watch but it’s very glitchy with the connection to my phone and often doesn’t display weather and other metrics. Texts don’t come through reliably either
1 reply from Care team - 3 months ago
Hi there, here is a link that will take you to the steps on ensuring that your watch is properly connecting to the phone. http://ms.spr.ly/6426s2q12
4 out of 5 stars
10 October, 2025
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
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Bought as a second one just to have for swimming use and replacement. Great for running!
5 out of 5 stars
6 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Great Feature
I bought this a month ago. Very nice watch qnd feature. The measurements are accurate. Also the garmin coach very nice.
5 out of 5 stars
14 September, 2025
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Love it
Great addition to my MTB kit. I have always shied away from wearing a watch, but the janky GPS signal from my phone when recording Strava made me consider a Garmin. Since I've gotten it, I've completely adopted it's functions into my life, and find great benefit from tracking my sleep quality, fitness metrics, HR, and more. It also serves as a great link to my phone, saving me the trouble of pulling out my phone every time I get a notification. Excellent product.
5 out of 5 stars
13 September, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Great watch for running
The 265s has been extremely helpful and motivational in getting into a regular workout routine (from 0 to 3 workouts per week). The charts and metrics are helpful. Before I was always running race pace and not sticking with a set running plan. Now I use the running zones and try to stay in zone 2 or 1 for 80% of weekly workout plan so I get more running in and build up my endurance. Also, the watch allows you to setup interval runs and setup custom pace target ranges for your workout. For example on my easy run, I setup pace for 10 to 11 min per mile and it gives audible alerts in real time to you when going outside of target pace range while listening to offline music at same time. It also features a trainer program that builds a custom training plan for you based on an upcoming marathon, etc. The features I am using are barely breaking the surface of what is available on the watch. I rarely take time to write reviews but have been thoroughly impressed with this watch.
2 out of 5 stars
11 September, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Unreliable heart rate readings
I bought this as an upgrade to my FR45 and was excited for the brilliant screen and advanced features. Unfortunately, that excitement has been replaced with disappointment and annoyance. Two of the key features are complete fails: The optical heart rate and the Bluetooth headphone connection. Allow me to elaborate. The OHR is completely unreliable. During activities, it often displays a heart rate I know is grossly incorrect just from feel. Sometimes I'll take the watch off and immediately put it back on and the HR will jump up 10-20 beats in a matter of seconds. If I want HR with any degree of accuracy, I have to wear a chest strap, which is unfortunate. If you read the Garmin forums, there are many other users plagued by the inaccuracy of the OHR on this watch, and everyone is frustrated by it. Second issue is the Bluetooth connection to headphones randomly and repeatedly dropping. The main reason I bought this watch was for the music functionality (so I could leave my phone behind during runs), but it's so bad, it's useless. I have to run with either my phone or a separate MP3 player if I want to listen to music. If I had to do it all over, I would not have bought this watch.
1 reply from Care team - 4 months ago
I'm sorry to hear this has been your experience with the Forerunner 265S. Our support team would be more than happy to look into these for you. Please reach out to us at http://ms.spr.ly/6424sYsNm
5 out of 5 stars
11 September, 2025
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Wear it everyday
I have used this watch for triathalon, running, biking, paddling (the sup feature), pool and open water swimming and I love it! I think it’s a lot cuter/fits better as a “S” than the normal sized garmins. I like the white and teal too. Activity tracking seems accurate and it has way more metrics than I could ever want. I also like that it has tap to pay. I’ve never been able to set up the Spotify features, but I think that’s user error. The heart rate monitor is nice and it does a great job projecting heart rate to my bike computer (Garmin) and to my bike trainer (wahoo).
5 out of 5 stars
7 September, 2025
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Perfect running watch (and everyday watch)
The battery life is amazing. The OS is very intuitive and the app it connects to is great. I use this for running & everyday wear. The gps & all health metrics are extremely accurate. Could not ask for a better watch.