Garmin Forerunner 265 Is Now $100 Off
Garmin is well known among fitness smartwatch enthusiasts, and if you’re a runner, the Forerunner 265 is the best option in the Garmin lineup. As reviewed by senior health editor Beth Skwarecki, the Forerunner 265 is without a doubt the best fitness watch for runners . While typically a pricey smartwatch at $449.99, it’s currently on sale for $349.99 , which is its lowest price ever, according to price trackers. (Both the 46mm model and the smaller 42mm model sell for the same price.)
The Forerunner 265 has a bright and colorful AMOLED screen that makes it easy to see in sunlight. There are also physical buttons that are much easier to press without looking down while running. The GPS is amazingly accurate, as is the heart rate tracking feature.
The watch also calculates your VO2max and uses this data to predict your 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon times. According to Beth’s review, these predictions are fairly accurate, but tend to be a bit optimistic. Like most Garmin watches, it’s customizable, from on-screen watches to workouts. The data you see or don’t see can be easily edited in the companion Connect app.
Beth got about 14 days of battery life from the smaller 265S watch. These are basically the same watches with very subtle differences . The main thing you need to worry about is getting the right size for your wrist so that it fits well and gives accurate readings.