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product_id: 721230395
title: "Forerunner 265, 46mm GPS Running smartwatch, Black"
brand: "garmin"
price: "R15355"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Garmin"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/721230395-forerunner-265-46mm-gps-running-smartwatch-black
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 1.3" AMOLED touchscreen Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ 13 days battery life smartwatch mode Forerunner 265, 46mm GPS Running smartwatch, Black

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** R15355
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your run, own every mile with Garmin Forerunner 265

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Forerunner 265, 46mm GPS Running smartwatch, Black by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** R15355 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/721230395-forerunner-265-46mm-gps-running-smartwatch-black)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision GPS Tracking:** Navigate any terrain with multi-band GNSS and SatIQ technology delivering superior accuracy while maximizing battery life.
- • **Vibrant AMOLED Display:** Experience crisp, colorful visuals on a 1.3-inch touchscreen that keeps you connected and informed at a glance.
- • **Endurance-Ready Battery:** Stay unplugged longer with up to 13 days in smartwatch mode and 20 hours of GPS tracking—perfect for marathon training or weekend adventures.
- • **Smart Training Insights:** Get personalized daily workouts and recovery scores based on your sleep, HRV, and performance metrics to optimize every run.
- • **Advanced Safety Features:** Run with confidence using incident detection and live location sharing that keeps you connected to help when it matters most.

## Overview

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is a sleek 46mm GPS running smartwatch featuring a brilliant 1.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen, multi-band GNSS with SatIQ for pinpoint accuracy, and up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. Designed for serious athletes and fitness enthusiasts, it offers personalized training plans, advanced recovery insights, and safety features like incident detection. Lightweight and water-resistant, it seamlessly integrates with Android and iOS devices to keep you connected on the go.

## Description

From the manufacturer Garmin - Forerunner 265 Music BATTERY LIFE Up to 13 days in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode BATTERY LIFE Up to 13 days in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode TOUCHSCREEN AND BUTTONS Traditional button controls that work in any environment are matched with a responsive new touchscreen interface for quick access to selections and functions TOUCHSCREEN AND BUTTONS Traditional button controls that work in any environment are matched with a responsive new touchscreen interface for quick access to selections and functions TRAIN BRILLIANTLY AMOLED touchscreen display TRAIN BRILLIANTLY AMOLED touchscreen display LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN 47g LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN 47g BUILT-IN GOS Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology BUILT-IN GOS Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology Which device is right for you? Forerunner 265 Forerunner 165 Forerunner 255 Forerunner 55

Review: Love it! - I spent quite a bit of time deciding whether to buy this watch, but I'm really glad I did. I'm very happy with it. It has excellent running features, but what really surprised me were the additional everyday features, such as contactless payments, notifications and health tracking, which make it useful even when I'm not exercising. I'd also like to address some of the reviews saying it's difficult to set up. In my experience, that simply wasn't the case. The initial setup was straightforward, and navigating the watch is easy. Overall, it's a fantastic watch that offers great value for money. I'd happily recommend it to anyone looking for a capable running watch with plenty of useful smart features.
Review: What an upgrade! - I have recently switched from Fitbit to Garmin and I am impressed! The features are brilliant, especially when connected to the Connect app, and give varied, detailed reports on a variety of aspects from sleep to fitness age. I went with the 265s rather than the 265, as the 265s is smaller, as I didn't want a chunky, heavier watch and I feel the size of this is perfect. The watch itself is comfortable and comes with a silicone style strap. The straps are interchangeable and are "quick release". I love the fact that you are able to customise workouts with this, it comes with a huge range of presets like strength, Yoga, Treadmill, Swim, etc, but the ability to add your own and customise the metrics to track is excellent. I do Aerial Hoop, so have created a custom workout for Aerial Hoop, which I can select with ease, rather than trying to find one that "sort of fits". The battery life on this watch is amazing. I was charging my Fitbit every 2/3 nights. I charge the Garmin every 7 and even then I still think I could go a few more days without charging it! There are probably still so many features I haven't found, but I'm very happy with my purchase!

## Features

- Brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 46 mm size
- Up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode
- As soon as you wake up, get your morning report with an overview of your sleep, recovery and training outlook alongside HRV status, training readiness and weather (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Plan race strategy with personalised daily suggested workouts based on the race and course that you input into the Garmin Connect app and then view the race widget on your watch; daily suggested workouts adapt after every run to match performance and recovery
- Training readiness score is based on sleep quality, recovery advisor, training load and HRV status to determine if you’re primed to go hard and get the most out of your workout (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- 30+ built-in activity profiles include running, triathlon, cycling, open-water swimming and more
- Using indicators such as HRV status, recent exercise history and performance, get insight into overall effort with training status — and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Safety and tracking features, including incident detection (during select outdoor activities) and Assistance, send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your compatible smartphone; requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
- Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology provides superior positioning accuracy in challenging environments while also optimizing the device’s battery life
- Never miss a call or text from your paired Android or Apple smartphone with smart notifications

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BS1T9J4Y |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Band Colour | Black/Powder Gray |
| Band Material Type | Silicone |
| Battery Average Life | 13 days |
| Battery Capacity | 2000 Milliamp Hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery capacity | 2000 Milliamp Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | 469 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 22 in Smartwatches |
| Box Contents | Forerunner 265 Music, cable, documentation |
| Brand Name | Garmin |
| Case Material Type | Aluminium |
| Clasp Type | Push Button Deployant Clasp |
| Closure Type | Buckle |
| Colour | Black |
| Communication Feature | Bluetooth, USB |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Compatible Phone Models | Android Devices, iOS Devices |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity technology | Bluetooth |
| Controller Type | Touchscreen |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,678 Reviews |
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | Built-in GPS |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759313654 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons, Touchscreen |
| Item Dimensions | 46 x 46 x 13 millimetres |
| Item Type Name | GPS Smartwatch |
| Item Weight | 47 Grams |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Memory storage capacity | 8 GB |
| Metrics Measured | Accelerometer, Optical Heart Rate Sensor |
| Model Name | Forerunner 265 |
| Model Number | 010-02810-00 |
| Operating System | android |
| Operating system | android |
| Product Features | 1.3 inch colorful AMOLED display; up to 20 hours of battery life in GPS mode; advanced training metrics and recovery insights, Satiq and multi-band GPS; touch screen and buttons; music on the wrist |
| Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer |
| Resolution | 416 x 416 |
| Screen Size | 1.3 Inches |
| Shape | Round |
| Special feature | 1.3 inch colorful AMOLED display; up to 20 hours of battery life in GPS mode; advanced training metrics and recovery insights, Satiq and multi-band GPS; touch screen and buttons; music on the wrist Special feature 1.3 inch colorful AMOLED display; up to 20 hours of battery life in GPS mode; advanced training metrics and recovery insights, Satiq and multi-band GPS; touch screen and buttons; music on the wrist See more |
| Sport Type | Multi-Sports |
| Style Name | Modern |
| Supported Application | Navigation, Notifications, Maybe others |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| Target Audience | Unisex Adults |
| UPC | 753759313654 753759313715 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Depth | 50 Metres |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Waterproof Rating | IP68 |
| Wearable Computer Type | Smart Watch |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Provider | du |
| Wireless communication standard | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Battery capacity:** 2000 Milliamp Hours
- **Battery cell composition:** Lithium Ion
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth
- **GPS:** Built-in GPS
- **Memory storage capacity:** 8 GB
- **Operating system:** android
- **Screen size:** 1.3 Inches
- **Shape:** Round
- **Wireless communication standard:** Bluetooth

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it!
*by A***R on 27 July 2026*

I spent quite a bit of time deciding whether to buy this watch, but I'm really glad I did. I'm very happy with it. It has excellent running features, but what really surprised me were the additional everyday features, such as contactless payments, notifications and health tracking, which make it useful even when I'm not exercising. I'd also like to address some of the reviews saying it's difficult to set up. In my experience, that simply wasn't the case. The initial setup was straightforward, and navigating the watch is easy. Overall, it's a fantastic watch that offers great value for money. I'd happily recommend it to anyone looking for a capable running watch with plenty of useful smart features.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an upgrade!
*by C***E on 16 May 2026*

I have recently switched from Fitbit to Garmin and I am impressed! The features are brilliant, especially when connected to the Connect app, and give varied, detailed reports on a variety of aspects from sleep to fitness age. I went with the 265s rather than the 265, as the 265s is smaller, as I didn't want a chunky, heavier watch and I feel the size of this is perfect. The watch itself is comfortable and comes with a silicone style strap. The straps are interchangeable and are "quick release". I love the fact that you are able to customise workouts with this, it comes with a huge range of presets like strength, Yoga, Treadmill, Swim, etc, but the ability to add your own and customise the metrics to track is excellent. I do Aerial Hoop, so have created a custom workout for Aerial Hoop, which I can select with ease, rather than trying to find one that "sort of fits". The battery life on this watch is amazing. I was charging my Fitbit every 2/3 nights. I charge the Garmin every 7 and even then I still think I could go a few more days without charging it! There are probably still so many features I haven't found, but I'm very happy with my purchase!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by M***O on 17 May 2026*

Excellent compromise btw price and functions offered. It does much more than the basics, works for swimming, running and much more, it gives me accurate stats and is a breeze to use. Warmly recommended unless you are a (quasi-)pro who needs nore.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-10-01*