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Garmin Forerunner 265 Aqua Black Smart Watch
R9,869.00
SKU
010-02810-12
Corning gorilla glass 3 lens
135-205 mm wrist circumference
Fiber-reinforced polymer bezel
Silicone strap
Manufacturer's Website
Description
Introducing the Garmin Forerunner 265 Aqua Black Smart Watch. A premium multisport GPS smartwatch built for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and everyday users seeking advanced health monitoring and performance tracking in a sleek and lightweight design. Combining cutting-edge training technology with smart everyday functionality, the Forerunner 265 delivers a complete fitness and wellness experience directly from your wrist. Its stylish construction features a durable fiber-reinforced polymer bezel, a scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lens, and a comfortable silicone strap, making it ideal for both intense workouts and daily wear.
Equipped with a bright and colourful 1.3-inch AMOLED display, the Garmin Forerunner 265 offers crisp visuals and exceptional readability in all lighting conditions. The high-resolution 416 x 416 pixel touchscreen is complemented by responsive physical buttons, allowing for easy navigation during activities and workouts. Designed for comfort and versatility, the watch weighs only 47 grams and fits wrists with a circumference of 135205 mm. Quick-release 22 mm bands also allow users to customise the look and feel of the watch to suit their personal style or training needs.
Designed to help users train smarter and recover more effectively, the Forerunner 265 includes advanced performance analytics and training tools trusted by runners and athletes worldwide. Features such as VO2 max tracking, training load analysis, recovery time guidance, HRV status, race predictions, running dynamics, cadence monitoring, and PacePro pacing strategies provide valuable insights to improve performance. SATIQ technology and multi-band GPS deliver highly accurate positioning and route tracking by intelligently selecting the best satellite mode for optimal battery efficiency and precision. The smartwatch supports multiple satellite systems including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou for dependable tracking in challenging environments.
The Garmin Forerunner 265 also excels in health and wellness monitoring, offering continuous wrist-based heart rate tracking, Pulse Ox blood oxygen monitoring, respiration tracking, stress monitoring, Body Battery energy insights, hydration tracking, and advanced sleep analysis with sleep coaching features. Additional wellness tools such as meditation, breathwork exercises, relaxation reminders, and fitness age assessments help users maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle. With detailed health data available through Garmin Connect, users can gain deeper insights into their daily wellbeing and long-term fitness progress.
Battery performance is another standout feature of the Forerunner 265, delivering up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS-only mode. Even with music playback enabled during GPS activities, the watch maintains reliable endurance for long runs, rides, and training sessions. Users can enjoy music directly from the watch, control smartphone media, receive smart notifications, sync with Garmin Connect Mobile, and access downloadable apps and watch faces through the Connect IQ platform. Connectivity options including Bluetooth, ANT+, and Wi-Fi ensure seamless pairing with smartphones, accessories, and fitness sensors.
Built for versatility, the Garmin Forerunner 265 supports a wide range of sports and activity profiles including running, trail running, cycling, swimming, triathlon, hiking, rowing, yoga, HIIT, skiing, racket sports, team sports, and more. The watch also includes safety and tracking features such as incident detection, assistance alerts, and live event sharing for added peace of mind during workouts and outdoor adventures. Combining premium materials, powerful training tools, comprehensive wellness tracking, and smart connectivity, the Garmin Forerunner 265 Smart Watch is an exceptional companion for anyone looking to elevate their fitness journey and stay connected throughout the day.
Features
- Corning gorilla glass 3 lens
- 135-205 mm wrist circumference
- Fiber-reinforced polymer bezel
- Silicone strap
- 1.3 bright and colourful amoled display
- Up to 20 hours of battery life in gps mode
- Advanced training metrics and recovery insights
- Satiq and multi-band gps
- Touchscreen and buttons
- Music on your wrist
Specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| General | |
| Strap Material | Silicone |
| Lens Material | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Bezel Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Quick Release Bands | Yes (22 mm, Industry standard) |
| Physical Size | 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 (mm) |
| Fits Wrists With A Circumference Of | 135-205 Mm |
| Weight | 47 g |
| Display Size | 32.5 mm (1.3") diameter |
| Display Resolution | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Colour Display | Yes |
| Large Font Option | Yes |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | |
| Smartwatch Mode | Up to 13 days |
| Gps-Only Gnss Mode | Up to 20 hours |
| Satiq (Autoselect) Gnss Mode | Up to 16 hours |
| All-Systems Gnss Mode + Multi-Band | Up to 14 hours |
| Gps-Only Gnss Mode With Music | Up to 7 hours |
| Satiq (Autoselect) Gnss Mode With Music | Up to 6 hours |
| All-Systems Gnss Mode + Multi-Band With Music | Up to 6 hours |
| 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 | |
| Find My Phone | Yes |
| Find My Garmin (Helps Locate Lost Device) | Yes |
| Find My Phone During Gps Activity | Yes |
| 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 - Customisable Low Power Watch | Yes |
| Controls Smartphone Music | Yes |
| Plays And Controls Watch Music | Yes |
| Compatible With Garmin Messenger App | Yes |
| Virb Camera Remote | Yes |
| Smart Trainer Control | Yes |
| Compatible 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 (Pace And Heart Rate Based) | Yes |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace And Heart Rate Based) | 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 Map | Yes |
| Activity Profiles | |
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and 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, Archery, Bouldering |
| 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 |
| Sport Profiles | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, 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 |
| Live Event Sharing | Android only |
| Activity Tracking Features | |
| Step Counter | Yes |
| Move Alerts (Displays On Device After A Period Of Inactivity Walk For A Couple Of Minutes To Reset It) | Yes |
| Auto Goal (Learns Your Activity Level And Assigns A Daily Step Goal) | Yes |
| Calories Burned | Yes |
| Floors Climbed | Yes |
| Distance Travelled | 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 | |
| Customisable Screen(S) | Yes |
| Downloadable Training Plans | Yes |
| Course Guidance | Yes |
| Hr Zones | Yes |
| Hr Alerts | Yes |
| Hr Calories | Yes |
| Percentage Hr Max | Yes |
| Percentage 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 |
| Customisable 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 |
| Customisable Alerts | Yes |
| Voice Alerts | Yes |
| Multisport Auto Transition | Yes |
| Finish Time | Yes |
| Virtual Partner | Yes |
| Race An Activity | Yes |
| Multi-Sport | 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 |
| Pacing Alerts (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Countdown Start | 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 HRM 600) |
Package Contents
- 1x garmin forerunner 265 aqua black smart watch
- 1x usb-c charging/data cable
- 1x documentation
| Free Shipping | No |
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