r/positive
a cheaper Forerunner 265 in 26 as a dedicated running watch was also pretty perfect for me.
Garmin Forerunner 265
Garmin Forerunner 265 Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Black and Powder Gray
By Garmin
170mentions66%positive$414.95typicalr/Garmin+8pros/−6cons
What one Redditor said
“when breadcrumb is enough, I'd definitely go for the 265 (which I did a few weeks ago, great watch).”
What Reddit thinks
Pros
8- +great watch
- +has music
- +loving it
- +good battery life
- +lighter
- +Cheaper
- +Dedicated running watch
- +Pretty perfect
Cons
6- −no maps
- −lacks maps
- −does not have maps
- −struggles with faster intervals
- −battery might not be sufficient for very long days (14+ hours)
- −slightly older
Where Reddit talks about it
170 comments · 13 subreddits
r/GarminWatches43%
68 mentions↑ 203
r/Garmin64%
53 mentions↑ 158
r/garminforerunner37%
19 mentions↑ 36
r/Ultramarathon50%
6 mentions↑ 23
r/Suunto100%
5 mentions↑ 22
r/triathlon40%
5 mentions↑ 11
Reddit reviews
+ 87~ 50− 33
r/Garminneutral1
I’m on the fence on getting a Forerunner 265
r/Garminneutral1
I’m planning to switch from Apple Watch to Garmin Forerunner 265 too!
r/GarminWatchespositive3
i got 265 and its perfect size for my mid size wrist -battery lasts about 1 week with every day run and using music
r/GarminWatchesneutral3
Another massive dilemma! Forerunner 570 for £415, so not too far off the 965
r/GarminWatchespositive2
I'd say if the 265 satisfies your current needs, get it. Save your money for any future replacement/upgrade where you may have a better understanding of what you want from the next device...
r/GarminWatchesnegative1
I had the 265 but ended up exchanging it for the 965, for those reasons.
r/Garminpositive8
I think the 265 is one of the best runner watches out there with a great value for money.
r/Garminpositive6
However, my daughter loves her 265, so what do I know? There is no bad decision here.
r/Garminpositive4
265 and hr strap. All you need. 265 vs 965 has same sensors just 965 have maps. So my recommendations go with 265+hr strap
r/Garminpositive2
My 265S tracks HR fine during easier stuff, but struggles with faster intervals. A cheap Amazon chest strap solved that. ... If the 265 is significantly cheaper, that's where my money would go.
r/Garminneutral2
265/965 depending on whether you need maps/larger screen + cheap chest strap from Decathlon.
r/Garminpositive6
You will get all this on the FR265. ... The one thing that I don't have with the FR255 (the non-music version) is the music. I wish I had that, and in hindsight I should have paid for it.
r/Garminnegative3
I’ve been using the 570 since it came out (upgraded from the 265) and I’m really happy with it.
r/Garminneutral1
I currently own a 265 and planning to upgrade.
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