Garmin Forerunner 265S Smartwatch

PLAN

RECOVERY TIME

Know how long you need torecoverbefore your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.

COURSES

Create or find existing courses in theGarmin Connect app, or sync from your favorite third party platforms.

SLEEP COACH

Get a sleep score and personalized coaching for how much sleep you need and how you can improve. Keep track of different sleep stages and naps and see key metrics such as HRV status to better understand your health2.

BODY BATTERYENERGY MONITORING

See your energy levelsthroughout the day so youll know when your body is charged up and ready for activity or drained and needing to recharge with restful sleep. And get even more details and personal insights on how sleep, naps, daily activities and high stress specifically impact your energy1.

NAP DETECTION

Automatically trackor log your naps to see how they benefit your body and to check the recommended time and duration they should be.

BREATHING VARIATIONS

For a closer glimpse of your health, the breathing variations feature uses Pulse Ox2to help you better understand shifts in your breathing patterns as you sleep.

RACE PREDICTOR

Get anestimate of what your pace could befor a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon.

WOMENS HEALTH TRACKING

Track and log yourmenstrual cycleorpregnancyto get exercise and nutrition education.

PREPARE

WRIST-BASED RUNNING DYNAMICS

This smartwatch measures crucialrunning metricssuch as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more.

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

The watch constantly samples yourheart rateto help you gauge how hard you work during activities1.

ACUTE LOAD

Compare your recent training load to the optimal range to help improve your fitness.

TRAINING EFFECT

See how yourworkoutsinfluence your endurance, speed and power.

PERFORMANCE CONDITION

While you run, get an analysis of your pace and heart rate for a real-time assessment of your currentability to perform.

VO2 MAX

See yourcurrent fitness leveland track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more.

INTENSITY MINUTES

Track your moderate and vigorousactivity minutes.

HEALTH SNAPSHOT

Log a 2-minute session torecord key health stats, then generate a report to share with your healthcare provider.

STRESS TRACKING

Find out if youre having a calm, balanced orstressful day.

PULSE OX SENSOR

Track yourblood oxygen saturationwhile youre awake or asleep2.

AUDIO PROMPTS

Get alerts to know how youre performing and even be guided through workouts.

CROSS TRAINING

Download free HIIT, strength, cardio, yoga and Pilates workouts on your Forerunner 265S so you can switch up how you sweat.

PERFORM

WRIST-BASED RUNNING POWER

See how muchpoweryoure applying to the trail or road so you can manage effort and fine-tunetraining.

SATIQTECHNOLOGY AND MULTI-BAND GPS

Get superior positioning accuracy and optimized battery life.

PACEPROFEATURE

Plan race-day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance.

BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS

Tap in to 30+ built-in activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training andmore.

TRACK RUNNING

Record accurate lap distances and see your distances in meters even on a track youve never run before with a database with more than 10,000 tracks (400 meters) from all over the world.

TRIATHLON AND MULTISPORT PROFILES

Switch between sports automatically by using built-in profiles for triathlons, duathlons, brick workouts and swimruns so you can focus on the race and let your watch take care of recording splits. You can also create your own custom multisport profiles.

CONNECT

MUSIC

Download songs and playlists from your Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music or YouTubeMusic accounts for phone-free listening (subscription may be required).

SAFETY AND TRACKING

If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with yourlive location3.

GARMIN PAYCONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems withparticipating providers.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with youriPhoneor Androidsmartphone.

LIVETRACK FEATURE

Friends and family canfollow your real-time location3and view preplanned courses.

GARMIN TRAILS

Access thousands of trails, and send them directly to your compatible device for offline use with a subscription to Garmin Connect+ in the Garmin Connect app or to Outdoor Maps+ in the Garmin Explore app. Available in select areas.Learn more.

GARMIN CONNECT APP

Seeyour health and fitness information, connect with friends and more.

CONNECT IQSTORE

Add watch faces, data fields and appsto your paired watch.

GARMIN SHARE

Easily follow the same course or workout with your friends. Share saved locations, courses and workouts with other nearby Garmin Share compatible devices.

1Activity tracking accuracy

2This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; seeGarmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.

3When paired with yourcompatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, seeGarmin.com/safety.

SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the registered trademarks of Spotify AB. Amazon Music and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC.

What You’ll Love
Sleep score and insights	Yes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)	Up to 15 days
Pulse Ox blood oxygen	yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)
Garmin Pay	Yes
Multi-band GPS	Yes
Music storage	Yes
Training readiness	Yes
Training status	yes (improved)
Display type	AMOLED (optional always-on mode)
Touchscreen	Yes
Water rating	5 ATM

General
Strap material	silicone
Lens Material	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Bezel Material	fiber-reinforced polymer
Quick Release bands	yes (18 mm, Industry standard)
Physical size	41.7 x 41.7 x 12.9 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 115-178 mm
Weight	39 g
Display Size	1.1″ (28.1 mm) diameter
Display resolution	360 x 360 pixels
Color display	Yes
Large font option	Yes
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery life	Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 24 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 18 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 15 hours GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7.5 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 6 hours See Details
Charging method	Garmin proprietary plug charger
Memory/History	8 GB

Clock Features
Time/date	yes
GPS Time Sync	Yes
Automatic daylight saving time	Yes
Alarm clock	Yes
Timer	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes
Sunrise/sunset times	Yes

Health & Wellness Monitoring
Wrist-based heart rate(constant, every second)	Yes
Resting heart rate	Yes
Abnormal heart rate alerts	yes (high and low)
Respiration rate	Yes
Fitness age	Yes
Body Battery energy monitor	Yes
All-day stress	Yes
Relaxation reminders	Yes
Relaxation breathing timer	Yes
Meditation	Yes
Breathwork	Yes
Sleep	yes (advanced)
Sleep coach	Yes
Breathing variations	Yes
Nap detection	Yes
Hydration	yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)
Women’s health	yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)
Health snapshot	Yes
Jet lag adviser	Yes

Sensors
GPS	Yes
GLONASS	Yes
Galileo	Yes
QZSS	Yes
BeiDou	Yes
SatIQ Technology	Yes
Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor	Yes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor	Yes
Barometric altimeter	Yes
Compass	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Thermometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes

Daily Smart Features
Connectivity	Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)	Yes
On-device Connect IQ Store	Yes
Smart Notifications	Yes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android only)	Yes
View images from notifications on watch (Android only)	Yes
Morning report	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Weather forecasts	Yes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect mobile	Yes
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)	Yes
Controls smartphone music	Yes
Plays and controls watch music	Yes
Find My Phone	Yes
Find My Watch	Yes
Find My Phone during GPS activity	Yes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app	Yes
VIRB Remote	Yes
Smart trainer control	Yes
Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile	Yes
Smartphone compatibility	iPhone, Android
Stocks	yes (optional Connect IQ app)
Red shift mode	Yes
Garmin Share	Yes
Passcode	Yes

Workout and Training Plans
Daily Suggested Workout – Running	Yes
Daily Suggested Workout – Cycling	Yes
Garmin Running Coach	Yes
Garmin Running Coach Experts	Yes
Garmin Cycling Coach	Yes
Garmin Coach – Prebuilt Cycling Plans	Yes
Garmin Coach – Strength	Yes
Cardio workouts	Yes
Strength workouts	Yes
HIIT workouts	Yes
Yoga workouts	Yes
Pilates workouts	Yes
On-screen workout animations	Yes
On-screen workout muscle maps	Yes

Activity Profiles
Gym	Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
Multisport	Triathlon
Wellness	Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking
Indoor running	Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Outdoor running	Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running
Outdoor recreation	Hiking, Bouldering, Archery
Cycling	Biking, Mountain Biking, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking
Swim	Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
On the Water	Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing
Racket sports	Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & winter	Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing
Team sports	Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
In the ring	Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Other activity profiles	Inline skating

Safety and Tracking Features
Incident Detection during select activities	Yes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables	Yes
Assistance	Yes
LiveTrack	Yes
Live Event Sharing	Android Only

Activity Tracking Features
Step counter	Yes
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)	Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)	Yes
Calories burned	Yes
Floors climbed	Yes
Distance traveled	Yes
Intensity minutes	Yes
TrueUp	Yes
Move IQ	Yes
Garmin Connect Challenges app	yes (optional Connect IQ app)
Automatic rep counting	Yes

Training, Planning and Analysis Features
Customizable data pages	Yes
Downloadable training plans	Yes
Course guidance	Yes
HR zones	Yes
HR alerts	Yes
HR calories	Yes
% HR max	Yes
% HRR	Yes
Recovery time	Yes
Auto max HR	Yes
Race glance/widget	Yes
HRV status	Yes
HR broadcast(broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)	Yes
Respiration rate(during exercise)	yes (with compatible accessory)
GPS speed and distance	Yes
Customizable activity profiles	Yes
Auto Pause automatic timer halt	Yes
Interval training	Yes
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)	Yes
Advanced workouts	Yes
HRM running pace and distance	Yes
Auto Lap interval tracking feature	Yes
Manual lap	Yes
Rest timer	Yes
Configurable lap alerts	Yes
VO2 Max(Run)	Yes
VO2 Max(Trail Run)	Yes
Load ratio	Yes
Training load	Yes
Training load focus	Yes
Training effect	Yes
Training effect(anaerobic)	Yes
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)	Yes
Improved recovery time	Yes
Custom alerts	Yes
Voice alerts	Yes
Multisport auto transition	Yes
Finish time	Yes
Virtual Partner	Yes
Race an Activity	Yes
Auto multisport activities	Yes
Manual multisport activities	Yes
Touch and/or button lock	Yes
Shortcuts	Yes
Auto scroll	Yes
Activity history on watch	Yes
Physio TrueUp	Yes
Unified training status	Yes

Running Features
GPS-based distance, time and pace	Yes
Running dynamics	Yes
Vertical oscillation and ratio	Yes
Ground contact time and balance	yes (with compatible accessory)
Stride length(real time)	Yes
Cadence(provides real-time number of steps per minute)	Yes
Running power	Yes
Grade-adjusted pace	Yes
Performance condition	Yes
Lactate threshold	Yes
PacePro Pacing Strategies	Yes
Run workouts	Yes
Trail run auto climb	Yes
Race predictor	Yes
Course- and weather-specific race predictor	Yes
Foot pod capable	Yes
Run/Walk/Stand detection	Yes

Outdoor Recreation
Point-to-point navigation	Yes
Bread crumb trail in real time	Yes
Back to start	Yes
TracBack	Yes
UltraTrac mode	Yes
Up Ahead	Yes
Elevation profile	Yes
Distance to destination	Yes
Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert	Yes
Vertical speed	Yes
Total ascent/descent	Yes
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only)	Yes
Auto rest	Yes
Future elevation plot	Yes
Area calculation	yes (via Connect IQ)
Fish forecast	yes (via Connect IQ)
Projected waypoint	Yes
Sun and moon information	Yes

Cycling Features
Courses	Yes
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)	Yes
Race an activity	Yes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)	Yes
Power curve and % FTP workouts	Yes
Compatible with Vector and Rally (power meters)	Yes
Compatible with Varia Vision (head-mounted display)	Yes
Compatible with Varia radar (rear-facing radar)	Yes
Compatible with Varia lights	Yes
Compatible with Varia headlight camera	Yes
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)	Yes
Power meter compatible	Yes

Swimming Features
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)	Yes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)	Yes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)	Yes
Drill logging (pool swim only)	Yes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)	Yes
“Repeat on” rest timer (pool swim only)	Yes
Auto rest (pool swim only)	Yes
Time and distance alerts	Yes
Time and distance alerts	Yes
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)	Yes
Countdown start (pool swim only)	Yes
Pool swim workouts	Yes
Critical swim speed	Yes
Underwater wrist-based heart rate	Yes
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)	yes (with HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro, HRM-Pro Plus or HRM600)

Kid Activity Tracking Features
Toe-to-Toe Challenges app	yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe Challenges app)