Garmin Forerunner 265 GPS Running Watch

The Forerunner 265 lands in the sub-$500 GPS running watch segment, competing directly with the Polar Pacer Pro, COROS Pace 3, and the older Forerunner 255 it effectively obsoletes. The defining hardware move here is Garmin's switch to AMOLED after years of stubborn commitment to transflective MIP — a shift that has split the endurance running community, because it brings undeniable visual quality at the cost of some of what MIP does best. At 47g on the 46mm variant, it remains competitive with the COROS Pace 3's 39g, though noticeably lighter than the Forerunner 965's 53g. The 5 ATM water rating covers open-water swimming, which is expected at this price. …More info