General | |
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Brand
The brand of the smartwatch
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Garmin |
Manufacturer
The company that manufactures the watch
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Garmin Ltd. |
Model Name
The model name of the smartwatch
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Forerunner 265 |
Product Type
Type or category of the product
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GPS Running Smartwatch |
Series Name
The series to which the model belongs
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Forerunner |
Categorization | |
Product Category
The general category of the product
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Wearable Technology |
Subcategory
A more specific category under the main one
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Running Smartwatch |
Department
The store or organizational department
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Electronics |
Industry
The industry sector the product belongs to
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Consumer Electronics |
Design and Build | |
Case Material
Material used for the watch case
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Fiber-reinforced polymer |
Bezel Material
Material used for the bezel
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Fiber-reinforced polymer |
Lens Material
Material of the watch lens
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Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Band Material
Material of the watch band
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Silicone |
Interchangeable Bands
Ability to swap out bands
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Yes (Quick Release bands, 22 mm, industry standard) |
Band Width
The width of the watch band
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0.866 inches (22 mm) |
Case Dimensions (L x W x H)
Physical dimensions of the watch case
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1.816 x 1.816 x 0.508 in (46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 mm) |
Case Shape
Shape of the watch case
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Round |
Water Resistance Rating
Depth to which the watch is water-resistant
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5 ATM (up to 50 meters/164 feet) |
Design Features
Special design aspects of the watch
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Lightweight design, bright AMOLED display, touchscreen and buttons, sweat-ready materials, durable Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lens |
Display | |
Display Type
Type of display used
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AMOLED (optional always-on mode) |
Display Size (Diagonal Measurement)
Size of the display screen
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1.3 inches (32.5 mm) |
Display Resolution
Pixel resolution of the display
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416 x 416 pixels |
Color Display
Whether the display is in color
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Yes |
Always-On Display
Supports always-on screen mode
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Yes |
Touchscreen
Touchscreen capability
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Yes |
Screen Shape
Shape of the display screen
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Round |
Customizable Watch Faces
Ability to change watch face designs
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Yes (via Connect IQ Store) |
Physical Attributes | |
Dimensions
Overall size dimensions
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1.816 x 1.816 x 0.508 in (46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 mm) |
Weight
The weight of the smartwatch
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1.66 oz (47 g) |
Wrist Size Range
Fits wrists with specified circumference
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5.31 to 8.07 inches (135 to 205 mm) |
Shape
The physical shape
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Round |
User Interface | |
Button Operation
Physical buttons for control
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Yes |
Control Method
Control features using touchscreen
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Touchscreen and buttons |
Battery and Power | |
Battery Type
Type of battery used in the smartwatch
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Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
Smartwatch Mode
Battery life in smartwatch mode
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Up to 13 days |
GPS-only GNSS Mode
Battery life in GPS-only GNSS mode
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Up to 20 hours |
SatIQ GNSS Mode
Battery life in SatIQ GNSS mode
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Up to 16 hours |
All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band Mode
Battery life in All-Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band
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Up to 14 hours |
GPS-only GNSS Mode with Music
Battery life in GPS-only GNSS mode with music
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Up to 7 hours |
SatIQ GNSS Mode with Music
Battery life in SatIQ GNSS mode with music
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Up to 6.5 hours |
All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band Mode with Music
Battery life in All-Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band with music
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Up to 6 hours |
Charging Method
Charging method for the watch
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Garmin proprietary plug charger |
User-Replaceable Battery
Whether the battery can be replaced by the user
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No |
Sensors and Components | |
GPS
Built-in GPS receiver
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Yes |
GLONASS
Supports GLONASS satellites
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Yes |
Galileo
Supports Galileo satellites
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Yes |
SatIQ Technology
Uses SatIQ Technology for positioning
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Yes |
Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
Measures heart rate at the wrist
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Yes |
Pulse Ox Sensor
Measures blood oxygen saturation
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Yes |
Barometric Altimeter
Measures altitude changes
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Yes |
Compass
Built-in compass sensor
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Yes |
Gyroscope
Detects movement and orientation
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Yes |
Accelerometer
Measures acceleration
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Yes |
Thermometer
Measures ambient temperature
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Yes |
Ambient Light Sensor
Detects ambient light levels
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Yes |
Connectivity | |
Bluetooth Connectivity
Supports Bluetooth connections
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Yes |
ANT+ Connectivity
Supports ANT+ connections
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Yes |
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Supports Wi-Fi connections
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Yes |
Wireless Protocols
Wireless protocols supported
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Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
Memory and Storage | |
Internal Memory Capacity
Amount of internal storage
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8 GB |
Smart Features | |
Smartphone Notifications
Receives smartphone notifications
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Yes |
Text Response/Reject Call with Text
Allows text response and call rejection with text
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Yes (Android only) |
View Images from Notifications
View images from notifications on watch
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Yes (Android only) |
Mobile Payments
Supports Garmin Pay contactless payments
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Yes (Garmin Pay) |
Music Storage and Playback
Supports music storage and playback
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Yes |
Music Controls
Controls smartphone music
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Yes |
Connect IQ Store Access
Downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps
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Yes |
Morning Report
Morning report feature
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Yes |
Calendar
Calendar integration
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Yes |
Weather Forecasts
Provides weather forecasts
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Yes |
Battery Saver Mode
Battery saver mode
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Yes (customizable low power watch) |
Find My Phone
Find My Phone feature
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Yes |
Find My Watch
Find My Watch feature
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Yes |
Garmin Messenger App Compatibility
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
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Yes |
VIRB Remote
VIRB Remote control
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Yes |
Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile
Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile
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Yes |
Compatible Operating Systems
Smartphone compatibility
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iPhone, Android |
Stocks
Supports Stocks app
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Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
Red Shift Mode
Red shift mode feature
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Yes |
Garmin Share
Garmin Share feature
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Yes |
Health and Fitness Tracking | |
Heart Rate Monitoring
Measures heart rate
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Yes |
Daily Resting Heart Rate
Tracks daily resting heart rate
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Yes |
Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts
Provides abnormal heart rate alerts
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Yes (high and low) |
Respiration Rate Monitoring
Monitors respiration rate 24x7
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Yes |
Fitness Age
Estimates fitness age
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Yes |
Body Battery Energy Monitor
Monitors energy levels
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Yes |
All-day Stress Monitoring
Tracks all-day stress
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Yes |
Relaxation Reminders
Provides relaxation reminders
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Yes |
Relaxation Breathing Timer
Provides relaxation breathing timer
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Yes |
Breathwork
Offers breathwork activities
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Yes |
Advanced Sleep Monitoring
Advanced sleep monitoring
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Yes |
Sleep Coach
Provides sleep coach feature
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Yes |
Nap Detection
Automatically detects naps
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Yes |
Hydration Tracking
Tracks hydration
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Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
Women's Health Tracking
Women's health tracking
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Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
Health Snapshot Feature
Generates health snapshot
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Yes |
Safety and Tracking Features | |
Incident Detection
Incident detection during select activities
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Yes |
Assistance
Assistance feature sends SOS message
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Yes |
LiveTrack
LiveTrack allows others to follow your activities
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Yes |
Live Event Sharing
Live Event Sharing
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Yes (Android only) |
Activity Tracking Features | |
Step Counter
Counts the number of steps taken
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Yes |
Move Alerts
Displays move alerts after inactivity
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Yes |
Auto Goal
Automatically adjusts daily step goal
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Yes |
Calories Burned
Estimates calories burned
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Yes |
Floors Climbed
Tracks floors climbed
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Yes |
Distance Traveled
Measures distance traveled
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Yes |
Intensity Minutes
Tracks intensity minutes
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Yes |
TrueUp
Syncs data across devices
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Yes |
Move IQ
Automatically detects activity type
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Yes |
Performance Metrics | |
VO2 Max Estimation
Provides VO2 Max estimate
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Yes |
Training Status
Tracks training status
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Yes |
Training Readiness
Offers training readiness score
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Yes |
Recovery Time
Provides recovery time advice
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Yes |
Training Effect
Provides training effect feedback
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Yes |
Training Load Focus
Provides training load focus
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Yes |
PacePro Technology
Includes PacePro pacing strategies
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Yes |
Grade-Adjusted Pace
Calculates grade-adjusted pace
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Yes |
Performance Condition
Provides performance condition
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Yes |
Race Predictor
Offers race predictor
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Yes |
Software and Compatibility | |
Compatible Operating Systems
Compatible operating systems
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iPhone, Android |
Companion App
Dedicated app for watch management
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Garmin Connect Mobile app |
Software Updates
Supports software updates
|
Yes |
Third-Party App Compatibility
Supports third-party apps
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Yes |
Environmental Specifications | |
Water Rating
Water resistance rating
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5 ATM (up to 50 meters/164 feet) |
Hardware Specifications | |
Firmware Update Capability
Can receive firmware updates
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Yes |
Packaging and Shipping | |
Package Contents
Items included in the box
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Garmin Forerunner 265 watch, charging/data cable, documentation |
Warranty and Support | |
Warranty Type
Type of warranty offered
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Manufacturer's Warranty |
Warranty Period
Duration of the warranty
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1 year |
- Acute load workout comparison
- Audio prompts during workouts
- Daily suggested workouts
- 1.3 in AMOLED display
- 20 hrs battery in GPS mode
- Multi-band GPS with SatIQ
- Touchscreen and buttons
- Music storage
- Morning report with HRV status
- Race adaptive training plans
- Garmin Coach integration
- Recovery time advisor
- Course creation and syncing
- Sleep coaching and score
- Body Battery monitoring
- Race pace predictor
- Womens health tracking
- Wrist-based heart rate monitoring