Garmin
Forerunner 265S
Based on 36 Reddit mentions
$349.99
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best smartwatch for running, what are marathon runners using these days?
i got my garmin forerunner 265s earlier this year and it’s done wonders for me as an upgrade to the fitbit i was using prior!
Independent-Noise745 in r/firstmarathon
July 29, 2026 4:41 PM
5
Moving on from Fitbit. What’s the next best thing?
Going on year 4 of my Garmin Forerunner 265s after being a diehard Fitbit fan for over 7 years. Garmin includes all the data and features that I was paying extra for with the premium subscription on Fitbit. Also more accurate HR, calories, and sleep score. I freaking love it.
avogatotacos in r/loseit
May 26, 2026 7:19 PM
4
Swim tracking
I'd recommend the Garmin Forerunner 265S. It goes on sale to be less than $300 and is great for tracking swim. Utilize the swim planner on their website + it will even help you go through your entire set.
etb1999 in r/triathlon
July 9, 2026 11:03 PM
3
I Did It!
Thanks!The watch is a Garmin Forerunner 265S. I like it except I wish the face was square rather than round. They didn't make anything square that I liked when I bought this one.But as far as how it works and all the things I can keep track of with it? Yeah, it's pretty great! I had a FitBit that me
...AveryCrow in r/XXRunning
June 16, 2026 11:17 AM
3
Recommendations
I am a pretty advanced runner (well. . .was since I'm now in injury recovery for going on 2-3 months) and I get by just fine with Garmin Forerunner 265s. It gives me pace, elevation, distance, HR (I do pair it with a Coros strap), and a shit ton of other metrics I don't pay a whole lot of attention
...ablebody_95 in r/XXRunning
May 18, 2026 3:20 PM
2
HELP! Treadmill or a watch?
I just got a Garmin Forerunner 265s in January and it has turned around my entire perspective on activity. I am now running in my neighborhood regularly and looking for more reasons to get active, including at the gym. My vote is watch, just make sure you get one that has the features you actually w
...pdxbatman in r/XXRunning
February 26, 2026 1:00 AM
1
What do you use to track your steps accurately?
I have the Garmin Forerunner 265s. I love it. They have plenty of other ones too. The Forerunner 55 is one of their more simple ones. I had and liked that one too, but I wanted a few more features that it didn't have. Edit to add that the watch does rely on your natural arm swing while walking in or
...cheenubs_peaba53 in r/walking
March 4, 2026 5:59 PM
1
Muss mich kurz mal auskotzen
Etwas mehr und regelmäßiger Laufen haben ja schon viele gesagt. Was für mich alles geändert hat: Eine Laufuhr, die Dir auch einen Trainingsplan erstellen kann. Das muss gar nichts super-teures sein. Bei mir ist es eine Garmin Forerunner 265S, aber es gibt sicher auch viele andere die das können. Ich
...Adorable-Ad-1828 in r/laufen
December 30, 2025 8:48 AM
1
Fitness watches?
I have a Garmin Forerunner 265s. I do track my cycle, and it's been pretty accurate so far. I haven't been letting it influence my plans, but I think I might start testing that out. I've heard some runners will purposely have their deload and recovery weeks during their cycle, so I might start tryin
...TeenyMom in r/XXRunning
January 17, 2026 2:47 PM
1