Garmin has launched two new smartwatches in India. They are a part of the brand’s Forerunner series. The latest offerings from the wearables maker are called the Forerunner 965 and Forerunner 265. Both devices pack premium specifications and features. Read on to know what the latest Garmin Forerunner duo offer out of the box.

Garmin Forerunner 965, 265 specifications and features

Both the latest Garmin Forerunner 965 and 265 come with a circular AMOLED display with the screen shielded by Gorilla Glass 3 DX and 4 respectively. The former has a 1.4-inch screen with a 454 x 454-pixel resolution whereas the latter features a smaller 1.3-inch display with a 416 x 416 pixels resolution. Both smartwatches have physical buttons on the sides. The Forerunner 965 also sports a lightweight titanium bezel. 

On the health-centric front, the Garmin Forerunner 965 and 265 are equipped with a variable heart-rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, VO2 Max, women’s health tracker, body battery energy monitor, sleep and stress tracker. The wearable devices also pack fitness features like training readiness score, recovery time, load ratio, training effect, and performance condition. Both the Forerunner 965 and 265 are designed for marathon and triathlon enthusiasts with running metrics like cadence, stride length, ground contact time, and more. The devices come with support for multiple sports and workout modes. 

The Garmin Forerunner duo are equipped with a built-in GPS for tracking outdoor activities. They also feature incident detection alerts for select activities. The Forerunner 965 and 265 pack 32GB and 8GB onboard storage respectively for downloading songs and a phone-free listening experience. The smartwatches come with convenient features like Garmin Pay, smart notifications, live tracking, etc. The Forerunner 965 is claimed to offer up to 23 days battery life whereas the Forerunner 265 is rated to last up to 13 days on a single charge. 

The Garmin Forerunner 965 carries a price tag of Rs 67,490 and is offered in Black and Yellow colors. The Forerunner 265 is priced at Rs 50,490 and comes in Black and Aqua color options. Both wearable devices can be purchased starting today from leading e-commerce platforms and select offline stores across the country. 

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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.

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.

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.

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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The tempo around the yet-to-be-released Garmin Forerunner 265 series smartwatches has continued this week. The smartwatch has remained on the front burner of the rumor mills from vendor listings to high-resolution renders. New images and the full spec sheet of the Garmin Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S have now surfaced online.

Garmin plans to release the Forerunner 265 with a 46mm display while the Forerunner 265S will come as a 42mm smartwatch. Both models, as per a new leak, will come in three colors, with a rumored launch price of $449.99. The current arrangement for the Forerunner 265 series follows the same pattern as the Forerunner 255 that came in two variants as well. The Garmin Forerunner 255s had a 42mm display while the Forerunner 255 came in a 46mm size.

A leaked Retail Training document indicates clearly that the Forerunner 265 will be available in Aqua, Black, and Whitestone colors, in combination with black, powder gray, and Tidal Blue watch bands. The Forerunner 265S will be available in black, light pink, and Whitestone colors, in combination with Amp Yellow, Whitestone, and Neo Tropic watch bands. Both models have the new AMOLED screens with thinner display bezels and overall more appealing designs.

All Garmin Forerunner 265 series smartwatches will support Amazon Music, Deezer, and Spotify playbacks. Thus Garmin will not sell dedicated Music models of the Forerunner 265 series. The models will come with 8GB of storage and Garmin is expected to release the Forerunner 265 and 265S in a matter of weeks.

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The soon-to-be-released Garmin Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches have been leaked by a US retailer. The Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 series come in multiple color variants. The listing by the retailer is not the first for the pair of new Garmin smartwatches. The leak also includes US pricing details for the two models and they are pricier than their predecessors.

The two Forerunner models will contain lots of improvements over the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 955. The marketing renders for the two Garmin models were discovered by Gadgets & Wearables and they were listed by 5 Under Golf. There are no official launch details yet for the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 series. As per the specs, the Forerunner 265 has an AMOLED display with 42mm and 46mm case sizes. The Forerunner 265 has a 13-day battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode.

The Garmin Forerunner 965 has a 1.4-inch AMOLED display and a 46mm case. It has a lightweight titanium bezel and 23 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. The battery life reduces to 31 hours in GPS mode. Both model variants will support music streaming and the previously exclusive Training Readiness feature.

The Forerunner 265 has been rumored previously to launch at $499.99 but the latest listing shows a $449.99 price tag. The Forerunner 265 is thus slightly more expensive than its predecessor. On the other hand, the 5 Under Golf price of the Forerunner 965 starts at $599.99. This is a steeper increase than its predecessor by up to $100. Garmin has not made any statement yet on the leak. It is however expected that these leaks point to an imminent launch of the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 series.

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A leaker has provided the price listing for the Garmin Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches. The early retailer listing of the two Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 provide an early peek into the two wearables. The retailer revealed some details of both smartwatches in addition to their prices.

The leak by @fttest_en comes two weeks after the same leaker stumbled upon the two smartwatches at the FCC. The indications are that the two Garmin next-gen Forerunner models will be launched in a few weeks. The two models will come with a significantly higher price tag than their predecessors, according to the listing.

The leaker stated that RunningXpert priced the Forerunner 265 at $499.99. The price of the Forerunner 265 is up to $150 higher than the Forerunner 255.

It is rumored that Garmin will not release a Forerunner 265 Music as the follow-up to the Forerunner 255. Thus the Forerunner 265 is a replacement for both the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 255 Music. The Forerunner 255 Music is priced at $399.99 and is also cheaper than the Forerunner 265. On the other hand, the Garmin Forerunner 965 comes with a $691 price tag. The Forerunner 265s is also part of the new Garmin smartwatches.

The three upcoming Garmin models are expected to be released in February 2023. The smartwatches will be available in different color opotions. The Forerunner 265 will come in Aqua/ Black, Black / Power Grey, or Whitestone/ Tidal blue. The Forerunner 265s has light pink/ Whitestone options, while the Forerunner 965 will have Amp Yellow/ Black, Black/ Powder Grey, and Whitestone / Powder Grey colors. The coming days will further illuminate the authenticity of the latest leaks about the new Garmin smartwatches.

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