The Garmin Forerunner 265 series which has been the subject of many leaks have now been released. The two models in the mid-range smartwatch series are the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S and both come with AMOLED displays. They are available in two sizes and multiple color combinations.

Garmin Forerunner 265

The Forerunner 265 has a 46mm chassis and a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels. The Forerunner 265S is 42mm in size with a 1.1-inch, 360 x 360 pixels AMOLED display. Both smartwatches come with built-in touchscreens and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Up to 8GB of storage is available in both models and they come with a similar array of sensors. Multi-GNSS connectivity is supported in the Forerunner 265 series for precise positioning, while heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring are also supported.

Garmin Forerunner 265

The pre-installed software in the Forerunner 265 series provides access to several exercise modes, and smart notifications, and the Connect IQ Store and Garmin Pay are supported. The new Forerunner 265 models support music playback by default and Garmin will omit the music-centered models. The Garmin Forerunner 265S has up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, while the Forerunner 265 delivers 13 days of battery life. The battery life is substantially reduced when using GPS or in heavy mode.

Garmin Forerunner 265

The Garmin Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S are now available in the US and a few selected markets. Both models are offered at a launch price of $449.99 and can be ordered directly from Garmin. A few color combinations are available for the two models. The color combinations are for the bezel, Silicone band, and watch case.

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