Garmin
Forerunner 265
$349.99
Amazfit
Based on 22 Reddit mentions
$449.99
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
I can assure you, it's prettier in person. And the best thing about it, they seem to have listened to the complaints about the lack of oleophobic coating on sapphire screens. I've swiped on the screen a lot, since I am still getting used to the 4-button layout. So far, no smudges.
gamefan5 in r/amazfit
April 30, 2026 9:55 AM
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Thanks for the review! The watch looks great. I'm glad they changed the bezel and didn't go with the red and blue lines like on the Active 3. The inner bezel is not that noticeable with the darker watch faces 🤔 Good luck finding a matching metal band, I'm curious to see how it looks!
Poh_teh_toh in r/amazfit
April 30, 2026 6:40 AM
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Not a review but I did want to showcase it. And it's no problem. I wanted to use it as my running watch. In general I like the watch, but there's no way I'd pay €450 for a 48mm, 1.32" screen, 50m WR watch. No problem. I couldn't see myself using a T-Rex, so this is honestly a sleeker replacement, as
...gamefan5 in r/amazfit
April 30, 2026 6:58 PM
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That’s why Amazfit can get away with it and they know it. Some people like it, some don't. I personally grew fond of it. But I do prefer the Active 2's front case, like you. A slightly bigger display would have been great as well. But it's not a dealbreaker for me. It would have been, if it had the
...gamefan5 in r/amazfit
April 30, 2026 1:31 PM
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