Garmin Forerunner 265S
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Top specifications
Top specifications
Heart rate
Yes - Garmin Elevate
Body
Body
Battery
Battery
Battery life
Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 24 hours
SatIQ GNSS mode: Up to 18 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 15 hours
GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7.5 hours
SatIQ GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 6 hours
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 24 hours
SatIQ GNSS mode: Up to 18 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 15 hours
GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7.5 hours
SatIQ GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 6 hours
Connectivity
Connectivity
Display
Display
Sensors
Sensors
Pedometer
Yes
Sensors
Sensors
Watch Strap
Watch Strap
Max. wrist circumference (mm)
178
Min. wrist circumference (mm)
115
Memory
Memory
Features
Features
Material
Lens: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Bezel: Fibre-reinforced polymer
Strap: Silicone
Bezel: Fibre-reinforced polymer
Strap: Silicone
Compatibility
iPhone
Android
Android
Alarm clock
Yes
Number of modes
Fitness equipment/gym: 8
Training, planning and analysis features: 46
Running features: 17
Outdoor recreation: 18
Cycling features: 12
Swimming features: 14
Kid activity tracking features: 1
Training, planning and analysis features: 46
Running features: 17
Outdoor recreation: 18
Cycling features: 12
Swimming features: 14
Kid activity tracking features: 1
Safety feature
Incident Detection During Activities
Incident Detection Alert on Phone
Assistance
Livetrack
Live Event Sharing - Android only
Incident Detection Alert on Phone
Assistance
Livetrack
Live Event Sharing - Android only
Step counter
Yes
Calorie tracker
Yes
Waterproof
Yes - 5ATM
Special features
GPS Time Sync
Automatic Daylight Saving Time
Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts
Respiration Rate
Fitness Age
Body Battery Energy Monitor
All-Day Stress
Relaxation Reminders
Relaxation Breathing Timer
Breathwork
Sleep
Nap Detection
Hydration
Women's Health
Health Snapshot
Move Alerts
Auto Goal
Floors Climbed
Distance Travelled
Intensity Minutes
TrueUp
Move IQ
Automatic Daylight Saving Time
Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts
Respiration Rate
Fitness Age
Body Battery Energy Monitor
All-Day Stress
Relaxation Reminders
Relaxation Breathing Timer
Breathwork
Sleep
Nap Detection
Hydration
Women's Health
Health Snapshot
Move Alerts
Auto Goal
Floors Climbed
Distance Travelled
Intensity Minutes
TrueUp
Move IQ
Date and time stamp
Yes
Music player
Yes - via smartphone
Warranty
Warranty
Device warranty
24 months
Smart Interaction
Smart Interaction
Smart features
Morning Report
Realtime Settings Sync
Find My Phone
Find My Watch
Virb Camera Remote
Smart Trainer Control
Red Shift Mode
Realtime Settings Sync
Find My Phone
Find My Watch
Virb Camera Remote
Smart Trainer Control
Red Shift Mode
Face features
Face features
Custom faces
Yes
Timer
Yes
Sunrise/sunset
Yes
Stopwatch
Yes
Weather
Yes
Calendar
Yes
Built-in Devices
Built-in Devices
Sensors
SatIQ Technology
Additional Information
Additional Information
Software/Apps included
Connect IQ
Display & Graphics
Display & Graphics
Touchscreen
Yes
Network & Communication
Network & Communication
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth
ANT+
Wi-Fi
ANT+
Wi-Fi
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