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 hours
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Why we rate it

  • Multi-band (L1+L5)
  • Scores 49/100
  • 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
GPSBatteryOverall803049
GPS
80
Battery
30
Overall spec score
49
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

GPS

Multi-band (L1+L5)Yes

Battery

GPS battery20 hours
Head to head

Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm vs Garmin Garmin Forerunner 965

Highlighted cell = better in that row
GPSBatteryOverall
Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mmGarmin Forerunner 965
 GarminGarmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mmThis pageGarminGarmin Forerunner 965
Overall score49 /10051 /100Better
Battery gps20 hours31 hoursBetter
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.
good
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.