4.3
5
13 ratings
Garmin Forerunner 265 Review: 17 Ratings, Pros and Cons
Date: (Last saved review: ) - Review: CommentChoisir.fr
Check all the 17 reviews find on Smartwatches Garmin Forerunner 265, with the 13 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Smartwatches magazines and websites give 13 ratings, we get this average rating to this Garmin product : 4.3/5.
Garmin Forerunner 265 review : With an average rating of 4.3/5, you can buy Garmin Forerunner 265 with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
Garmin Forerunner 265 ratings
13 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.3/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 4.8/5 Sport Passion | 4.8/5 Chip.de | 4.5/5 Tom's Guide (US) | 4.5/5 Wareable |
| 4.5/5 Android Central | 4.5/5 Tech Advisor | 4.1/5 ObjetConnecte.net | 4/5 T3 |
| 8/10 AndroidPit | 4/5 ExpertReviews | 4/5 ImTest | 8/10 Journal du Geek |
| 4/5 Les Numériques |
4 Preview or review without rating: Android Authority, DigitalTrends, Connect.de, FrAndroid
Pros and cons for Garmin Forerunner 265 List of reviews and ratings
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4.8
5
Sport Passion
Ultra-accurate dual-frequency GPS
The barometric altimeter and its reliability
Running power and racing dynamics without external sensor
2 case and screen sizes
The Training Readiness widget now available on this template
The barometric altimeter and its reliability
Running power and racing dynamics without external sensor
2 case and screen sizes
The Training Readiness widget now available on this template
A basic power manager compared to the Fenix 7
Buttons a little stiff and noisy (like on the Forerunner 255)
The price that keeps climbing
The screen that turns off (or decreases in intensity in continuous display mode)
Buttons a little stiff and noisy (like on the Forerunner 255)
The price that keeps climbing
The screen that turns off (or decreases in intensity in continuous display mode)
reviewed at 08/04/2023 - [read the full review on Sport Passion]
4.8
5
Chip.de
Bright and luminous OLED screen
Freedom in control.
Complete equipment
Freedom in control.
Complete equipment
The OLED display reduces the battery life.
No map display during navigation.
No map display during navigation.
reviewed at 05/06/2023 - [read the full review on Chip.de]
4.5
5
Tom's Guide (US)
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Two sizes available
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Bright, beautiful AMOLED screen
+
Accurate GPS
+
Advanced training metrics
Two sizes available
+
Bright, beautiful AMOLED screen
+
Accurate GPS
+
Advanced training metrics
-
More expensive than 255
-
Still not a huge amount of smartwatch features
More expensive than 255
-
Still not a huge amount of smartwatch features
reviewed at 02/03/2023 - [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
4.5
5
Wareable
Display and UI are hugely improved
Battery life remains very good
Great accuracy across the board
Battery life remains very good
Great accuracy across the board
AMOLED won't be for everyone
Same tracking experience as FR255
Misses out on ECG hardware
Same tracking experience as FR255
Misses out on ECG hardware
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on Wareable]
4.5
5
Android Central
Vibrant AMOLED display is more readable than ever
Adds touchscreen, training readiness, running dynamics
Garmin is still best for tracking accuracy
Comes with USB-C charging cable
265S option is more comfortable, longer-lasting
Adds touchscreen, training readiness, running dynamics
Garmin is still best for tracking accuracy
Comes with USB-C charging cable
265S option is more comfortable, longer-lasting
Shorter battery life than Forerunner 255
No topographical maps, real-time stamina
Design could use an update
No topographical maps, real-time stamina
Design could use an update
reviewed at 18/04/2023 - [read the full review on Android Central]
4.5
5
Tech Advisor
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 13/09/2023 - [read the full review on Tech Advisor]
4.1
5
ObjetConnecte.net
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 20/12/2023 - [read the full review on ObjetConnecte.net]
4
5
T3
Crisp, easy-to-read AMOLED display (finally!)
Available in two case sizes
Funky colour options
Same reliable sensor accuracy
Plenty of health and wellness features
Increased internal storage space
Decent battery life
Available in two case sizes
Funky colour options
Same reliable sensor accuracy
Plenty of health and wellness features
Increased internal storage space
Decent battery life
You'll have to pay top dollar for the pretty screen
Interestingly, no ECG functionality aboard
Music storage isn't optional anymore
Interestingly, no ECG functionality aboard
Music storage isn't optional anymore
reviewed at 26/03/2023 - [read the full review on T3]
8
10
AndroidPit
The new Amoled display convincing for everyday life
Amoled does not harm battery life
Superb fitness data processing
Amoled does not harm battery life
Superb fitness data processing
100 euros more than its predecessor
No new fitness features
Few connected functions
No wireless charging
No new fitness features
Few connected functions
No wireless charging
reviewed at 31/03/2023 - [read the full review on AndroidPit]
4
5
ExpertReviews
Super accurate
Brilliant new AMOLED screen
Comfortable
Brilliant new AMOLED screen
Comfortable
A £130 price spike
No version without Music
Garmin Pay remains a weak spot in the UK
No version without Music
Garmin Pay remains a weak spot in the UK
reviewed at 03/04/2023 - [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
4
5
ImTest
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 25/05/2023 - [read the full review on ImTest]
8
10
Journal du Geek
Gorgeous Amoled screen
New interface, more modern and readable.
Good autonomy
Compact and lightweight format
New interface, more modern and readable.
Good autonomy
Compact and lightweight format
No complete mapping.
Slightly outdated application
High price
Slightly outdated application
High price
reviewed at 17/07/2023 - [read the full review on Journal du Geek]
4
5
Les Numériques
Oled screen.
Very accurate GPS.
Five days of autonomy.
Barometric altimeter.
Garmin Pay.
Very accurate GPS.
Five days of autonomy.
Barometric altimeter.
Garmin Pay.
Heart rate sensor sometimes struggles during interval training.
No wrist calls or message responses.
No wrist calls or message responses.
reviewed at 30/05/2024 - [read the full review on Les Numériques]
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not scored
Android AuthorityNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 21/03/2023 - [read the full review on Android Authority]
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not scored
DigitalTrendsExtremely comfortable
Lovely AMOLED screen
Incredible health/fitness tools
Highly customizable
4-plus days of battery life
Doesn't require any subscriptions
Lovely AMOLED screen
Incredible health/fitness tools
Highly customizable
4-plus days of battery life
Doesn't require any subscriptions
Limited smart features
Proprietary charger
Proprietary charger
reviewed at 24/03/2023 - [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
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not scored
Connect.deOLED display with high contrast and high brightness
Pure button operation possible
Extensive running features and workout analysis
Many health features such as Health Snapshot
Highly accurate pulse, step and GPS measurement
Detailed sleep tracking
Long battery life for training and daily life
Music can be streamed directly from the watch
Pure button operation possible
Extensive running features and workout analysis
Many health features such as Health Snapshot
Highly accurate pulse, step and GPS measurement
Detailed sleep tracking
Long battery life for training and daily life
Music can be streamed directly from the watch
Quick replies only
Pure plastic housing
Not a smart assistant
Pure plastic housing
Not a smart assistant
reviewed at 18/04/2023 - [read the full review on Connect.de]
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not scored
FrAndroidThe quality of the Oled screen
The training preparation score
The accuracy of cardio and GPS data
The extensive data of sports training
Garmin Pay and music playback
The detailed interface
The format available in two sizes
The training preparation score
The accuracy of cardio and GPS data
The extensive data of sports training
Garmin Pay and music playback
The detailed interface
The format available in two sizes
Lower battery life than the Forerunner 255
The Oled screen less comfortable in broad daylight
The high price
Lack of functions outside of sport
The Oled screen less comfortable in broad daylight
The high price
Lack of functions outside of sport
reviewed at 29/04/2023 - [read the full review on FrAndroid]
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