Garmin

Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm

A entry-level pick in the gps sports watches line-up, with 20 hours up front.

49/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
20 hoursMulti-band GNSSAMOLED touchscreenUnknownAndroid and Apple
£360best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Multi-band (L1+L5)
  • Optical HR
  • HRV
  • No offline topo maps
  • No solar charging
Score profile

Where the Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm wins and loses

Scored against the gps sports watches class
GPSBatteryHealthTrainingDesignPlatform803080678080
GPS
80
Battery
30
Health sensors
80
Training
67
Design
80
Platform and connectivity
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

GPS

Multi-band (L1+L5)Yes
GNSS systemsMulti-band GNSS

Battery

GPS battery20 hours

Health sensors

Optical HRYes
HRVYes
Sleep trackingYes

Training

Sport modes30
Training load metricsYes
Race predictorYes
Recovery advisorYes
Triathlon multisport modeYes

Design

Screen size1.3 "
Screen typeAMOLED touchscreen
Always-on displayYes
TouchscreenYes
Physical buttonstraditional button controls
Case materialUnknown
Case diameter46 mm

Platform and connectivity

On-watch music storageYes
Phone compatibilityAndroid and Apple

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Head to head

Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm vs Garmin Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music

Highlighted cell = better in that row
GPSBatteryHealthTrainingDesignPlatform
Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mmGarmin Forerunner 265 with Music
 GarminGarmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mmThis pageGarminGarmin Forerunner 265 with Music
Overall score49 /10049 /100
Battery gps20 hours20 hours
Multi band gpsYesYes
Who it's for

Is the Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need offline topo maps, in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.

Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other gps sports watches, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm?

Its multi-band (l1+l5) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Garmin EPIX Sapphire Titan?

The Garmin EPIX Sapphire Titan scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.