How does the Forerunner 265 compare to the Forerunner 965?

The 265 is excellent for most runners — Training Readiness and HRV Status are both present. The 965 adds a titanium bezel, larger 1.4" AMOLED, 31-hour GPS (vs 20-hour), and Stamina/Race Predictor metrics. The 965 is approximately ₹30,000 more expensive — worth it for serious endurance athletes, not necessary for most.

Does the Forerunner 265 work for swimming?

Yes — it has a dedicated pool swim mode with lap tracking, stroke detection, and SWOLF score. It is not suitable for scuba diving (water resistance is 5ATM, not 100m).

Is the AMOLED display always on?

Yes — the Forerunner 265 supports always-on display mode, though this reduces battery life. Users typically enable always-on during activities and use gesture-to-wake in daily use.

Garmin

Garmin Forerunner 265 - Aqua

Name: Garmin Forerunner 265 - Aqua
Brand: Garmin
SKU: CMB_EAS_010-02810-12
Price: 55399.00 INR
Availability: InStock
Author: InstaSport Editorial

₹55399.00

Description

Bright 1.4â€³ AMOLED Touchscreen Display Slate Stainless Steel Bezel with Black Case and Black Leather Band Up to 20 Hours of Battery Life in GPS Mode Advanced Training Metrics and Recovery Insights Built-in Maps with Satiq and Multi-Band GPS Touchscreen and Buttons Music On Your Wrist