Forerunner 265

Garmin

Forerunner 265

320 positive 7 neutral 60 negative

Based on 387 Reddit mentions

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Looking for running watch recommendations

I use the Garmin Forerunner 265 and it’s been perfect for me. I like the Garmin ecosystem and I was able to find a great deal online.

heftybag in r/BeginnersRunning

April 1, 2026 4:57 AM

10

Garmin user thinking about Coros…

I moved from garmin forerunner 265s to coros pace pro last Sunday. Best choice ever. The app is way more clear. Coros Workout builder... No comparison with the garmin one. The web app training hub is amazing. It has almost all the information of workouts that you can find within training peaks. Work

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Straight_Being_7263 in r/Coros

October 8, 2025 8:01 PM

20

COROS PACE 4 black crystal or Garmin 265s

No subscription required for Garmin just download the app. I stored my spotify playlist free on my 265s

Due-Helicopter-8642 in r/PHRunners

April 30, 2026 1:18 PM

7

Forerunner 265 turn prompts not working.

I have had a Forerunner 265 for over 2 years now and the route turn prompts have always worked okay. A few weeks ago they stopped working, I did a factory reset and installed the latest software update, but still the same.

I then reinstalled Garmin Connect app on my phone and did a couple of new ro

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wilfandhilda in r/garminforerunner

November 30, 2025 3:44 PM

5

yet another swap

heyo just received my FR265! I'm super excited to join the Garmin community coming from an apple watch series 9. I feel like a fool for not doing my research prior to getting the apple watch series 9, but here we are now! (thanks REI sale). I'm a beginner runner and I mainly do yoga and pilates, tho

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xxantbuiltxx in r/garminforerunner

September 19, 2024 8:40 PM

23

What Black Friday Garmin would beat Pace 4 / Apex 4

I'm very hesitant to get a Garmin because of their app, and the fact that they seem to be moving towards price-locking so many of their features. That said, from a pure watch comparison standpoint - if I could get the Forerunner 265 for $250-$300, I might choose that over the Pace 4. I would definit

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tkinsey3 in r/Coros

November 11, 2025 6:18 PM

8

FYI on running watches

REI and other retailers have a sale that started today on Garmin watches

I snagged a Forerunner 265 for $350. Looks like 965 is $100 off to $500 and the 55 is down to $170, but no deals on the 165, which is stuck at $250 ($300 for the music). 165 doesn't have training readiness, etc., so likely not

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runfayfun in r/running

August 23, 2024 11:01 PM

20

Zwift rides are not being accounted for in training load

As can be seen from the image, only my dog walks are being accounted for, not my Zwift rides.

For reference I use Zwift using the actual Zwift Ride and use my Garmin Forerunner 265 to broadcast my heart rate to Zwift, I have Zwift connected to my Garmin so my rides are automatically uploaded to G

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jw205 in r/Zwift

April 15, 2025 8:15 PM

20

Amazfit Active 2: Top button stopped working after a year

Gps is accurate. The pace is close to what a Garmin records (my cousin has Garmin FR265). The only thing I wish it can do is to 'transfer' the workout on strava to my watch (only compatible with Garmin watches)

Sure_Stay1096 in r/amazfit

April 16, 2026 8:45 AM

4

What fitness devices do you use?

Hi!

I'm curious what people out there are using for their fitness tracking, especially in triathlons. I'm currently running an apple watch s4 and a garmin edge 530, I plan to replace my watch very soon given its age, relatively poor battery life and touch screen only UI making swimming workouts

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MiniLennii in r/triathlon

August 2, 2024 9:05 AM

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