Is the Garmin Forerunner 265 worth it?
Yes, but not at today's price. It is strong on fitness and gps and battery life, and weakest on apps. It suits you (87/100 fit), but at $449 it's above our $363 buy price.
Build note: product figures on this page come from VEYDICT's seed data and are illustrative. They are replaced by live research before launch.
The catch
What owners praise and complain about
| Praise Battery life | Over a week in normal use |
| Praise GPS accuracy | Strong for runners |
| Complaint Limited smart features | Fewer apps than rivals |
Price and timing
Current price in our data: $449. Our buy price is $363 or less. Price history unavailable. No confirmed replacement timeline found.
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Is the Garmin Forerunner 265 worth it?
Yes, but not at today's price. Our general verdict is WAIT (78/100). It suits you (87/100 fit), but at $449 it's above our $363 buy price.
What is the main downside of the Garmin Forerunner 265?
Limited smart features: fewer apps than rivals (8 sources). Check this matters for how you'll use it.
What is a good price for the Garmin Forerunner 265?
We would call $363 or less a strong price.
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