The Forerunner 265 can be yours at a huge discount, making it an even better deal than before
If you’re looking for the sweet spot in Garmin’s running watch lineup, Amazon is maintaining its fantastic pre-Black Friday deal on the Garmin Forerunner 265.
All color variations of both the standard 46mm model and the smaller 42mm Forerunner 265S are currently available for $299.99—a massive 33% ($150) saving on their $449.99 list price.
Despite the recent release of the newer Forerunner 570, we still rate the 265 as the better choice for the vast majority of runners—especially at this price.
For under $300, you are getting a comprehensive, standalone training companion with a stunning AMOLED display that doesn’t sacrifice Garmin’s excellent battery life.
Why the Forerunner 265 remains a Wareable top pick
In our best Garmin watch guide, we still grade the Forerunner 265 as the top mid-range device from the brand. It sits perfectly in the middle of the range, offering a significant step up in features from entry-level models like the Forerunner 165 without the premium price tag of something like the Forerunner 970.
Crucially, unlike some models, the 265 comes with music storage as standard, so you don’t have to pay extra for a specific ‘Music’ edition to listen to Spotify phone-free on a Garmin. It also packs Garmin’s advanced Multi-Band GPS for superior accuracy in dense environments, along with deep training insights like Training Readiness, HRV Status, and Morning Report.
While the new-gen Forerunner 570 offers some incremental updates, the core running experience on the 265 is almost identical. Getting this level of depth, a bright AMOLED screen, and multi-band accuracy for $299.99 is an exceptional deal that offers far better value than its successor.
