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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