Garmin Forerunner 265 265S AMOLED GPS Running Watch - Certified Refurbished For Sale

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The Forerunner 265 brought Garmin\'s full training analytics suite — Training Readiness, Training Status, PacePro, Real-Time Stamina, and the Race Widget — to the mid-range for the first time, paired with a vivid AMOLED touchscreen. Available in two sizes: 46mm (FR265) and 41mm (FR265S). Multiband GNSS with SatIQ. Elevate Gen 4 heart rate sensor. 8GB offline music storage. Garmin Pay. Triathlon mode with automatic sport-change. Up to 13–15 days smartwatch battery. Six color variants across both sizes. Certified Refurbished — each unit has been inspected, tested, and certified to meet Garmin\'s original performance standards. Includes a manufacturer-backed warranty.

Certified Refurbished Inspected, tested & certified to original factory specifications

Seller\'s Note: This is a Certified Refurbished unit — inspected, tested, and restored to full working condition by a Garmin-authorized process, then certified to meet original factory performance specifications. Covered by a manufacturer-backed warranty. When the Forerunner 265 launched in March 2023, it closed a meaningful gap in Garmin\'s running lineup by bringing the complete training analytics stack — previously exclusive to higher-tier models — down to the mid-range alongside a bright AMOLED display. The result is a watch that gives serious runners everything they actually need on a daily training basis. Training Readiness produces a morning score that draws on overnight HRV data, sleep quality, recovery time, and accumulated training load, translating all of that into a single number and telling you whether today calls for a hard session, a maintenance run, or genuine recovery. Training Status monitors whether your weekly work is building fitness, approaching a peak, or pushing into strain. PacePro computes grade-adjusted split targets for your specific course before you arrive at each hill. Real-Time Stamina estimates remaining effort capacity mid-run, giving you the numbers to pace the back half of a long effort correctly. The Race Widget builds a dedicated pre-race view with countdown, course profile, weather, and target pacing — visible on the watch face in the days leading up to competition. All of this runs on multiband GNSS with SatIQ, which automatically selects between satellite modes to keep positioning accurate under tree cover and in tight urban corridors without you doing anything. Eight gigabytes of storage holds offline playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Deezer; Garmin Pay handles contactless transactions at the finish line coffee shop. The 46mm model weighs 47 grams with a 13-day smartwatch battery; the 41mm FR265S comes in at 39 grams with a 15-day battery — one of the lightest mid-range running watches available. Every feature is identical across all six color variants.

Why you\'d choose this running watch

• AMOLED Touchscreen — Vibrant Color, Always-On Option The 46mm FR265 has a 1.3-inch AMOLED at 416×416 pixels. The 41mm FR265S has a 1.1-inch screen at 360×360. Both offer an optional always-on display mode and touch input alongside the 5-button layout — so you can swipe through menus in dry conditions and fall back to buttons in rain or with gloves.
• Training Readiness — Personalized Daily Guidance A morning readiness score built from overnight HRV status, sleep quality, recovery time, and accumulated training load. Shows whether today is a day to push, maintain, or recover — with specific context on which factors are elevating or suppressing the score so you can make an informed decision rather than guessing.
• PacePro, Real-Time Stamina & Race Widget PacePro generates grade-adjusted split targets for your course based on your goal time and the elevation profile — so you know how much to hold back on the uphills to run the full race evenly. Real-Time Stamina tracks remaining effort capacity during long runs. The Race Widget provides a pre-race dashboard with countdown, course details, weather, and target pacing.
• Multiband GNSS with SatIQ Simultaneous multiband satellite positioning across GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou. SatIQ technology automatically switches between satellite modes to balance accuracy and battery consumption — engaging full multiband when positioning is challenged and stepping back when it isn\'t. Noticeably more accurate track mapping under tree cover and in cities compared to single-band GPS.
• 8GB Offline Music + Garmin Pay Store downloaded playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Deezer directly on the watch (subscription required for each service). Pair any Bluetooth headphones and run completely phone-free. Garmin Pay allows contactless payments at any NFC-capable terminal — no wallet or phone needed during or after the run.
• 46mm or 41mm (FR265S) — Same Features, Different Fit The 46mm FR265 offers a larger display and 13-day smartwatch battery at 47 grams. The 41mm FR265S is lighter at 39 grams with a 15-day battery — making it one of the lightest running watches at this feature level. Both sizes have identical hardware, sensors, training features, and sport profiles. All six colors are distributed across the two sizes.
• Triathlon Mode + 30 Sport Profiles A dedicated triathlon activity automatically detects and logs transitions between swim, bike, and run without manual intervention at each transition. More than 30 built-in sport profiles include open water and pool swimming, cycling, strength training, yoga, and indoor activities. Each profile has customizable data screens and configurable alerts.
• HRV Status, Body Battery & Morning Report HRV Status tracks your overnight heart rate variability trend over weeks, surfacing meaningful shifts that single-night readings miss. Body Battery consolidates heart rate, stress, sleep quality, and activity into an energy level from 0 to 100. Morning Report delivers sleep summary, HRV trend, weather, and daily training outlook in a single glance before you start your day.

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Who this watch is perfect for

• Runners who want Garmin\'s complete training analytics — Training Readiness, PacePro, Real-Time Stamina, Race Widget — in an AMOLED watch at the mid-range price point.
• Athletes stepping up from an older fitness watch who are ready for data-driven training guidance beyond basic heart rate and pace.
• Triathletes who need triathlon mode, multiband GPS accuracy, and offline music in one device without moving to a flagship.
• Smaller-wrist runners who want the 41mm FR265S — one of the lightest mid-range running watches available at 39 grams.
• Anyone who wants to run without a phone — music and contactless payments both handled on the wrist.

Feature highlights Display & design

• AMOLED touchscreen with always-on display option
• FR265 (46mm): 1.3-inch, 416 × 416 px
• FR265S (41mm): 1.1-inch, 360 × 360 px
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lens
• Fiber-reinforced polymer bezel and case
• 5-button + touchscreen navigation
• 5 ATM water resistance (swim-safe to 50m)
• 22mm quick-release silicone bands (46mm) / 18mm (41mm)

Training & performance

• Training Readiness — daily morning score
• Training Status — productive, peaking, strained, recovering, detraining
• Training Load & Training Effect (aerobic + anaerobic)
• Real-Time Stamina monitoring
• PacePro™ — grade-adjusted pacing for courses
• VO2 Max (running and cycling)
• Wrist-based Running Power & Running Dynamics
• Performance Condition — real-time fitness check mid-run
• Race Widget — countdown, course profile, weather, target pacing
• Garmin Coach adaptive running plans
• Daily suggested workouts
• Triathlon mode with automatic sport-change
• 30+ built-in sport profiles
• No on-watch maps

Health & wellness

• Elevate Gen 4 optical heart rate (24/7 continuous)
• HRV Status — overnight trend tracking
• Body Battery™ energy monitoring
• Sleep stages, sleep score, Sleep Coach, nap detection
• All-day stress tracking
• Pulse Ox — on demand or overnight
• Respiration rate monitoring
• Women\'s health (menstrual cycle, pregnancy tracking)
• Morning Report — sleep, HRV, weather, training outlook
• No skin temperature sensor
• No ECG sensor
• No speaker / microphone

Smart features

• Garmin Pay contactless payments (NFC)
• 8GB music — Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer (offline)
• Smart notifications (texts, calls, email, calendar)
• Weather forecast
• Find My Phone
• Incident detection & Assistance
• LiveTrack real-time location sharing
• Connect IQ app store
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi, NFC

Battery life

• FR265 (46mm): Smartwatch up to 13 days · Always-on up to 7 days · GPS up to 20 hrs · GPS + music up to 7 hrs · All-systems multiband up to 14 hrs
• FR265S (41mm): Smartwatch up to 15 days · Always-on up to 7 days · GPS up to 24 hrs · GPS + music up to 7 hrs · All-systems multiband up to 16 hrs

What\'s in the box

• Garmin Forerunner 265 or 265S (per variant purchased)
• Silicone band (color per variant)
• USB-C charging cable
• Documentation

Specifications Specification FR265 (46mm) FR265S (41mm) Case size46 × 46 × 12.9 mm41.7 × 41.7 × 12.9 mm DisplayAMOLED 1.3-inch — 416 × 416 pxAMOLED 1.1-inch — 360 × 360 px LensCorning Gorilla Glass 3 Bezel / CaseFiber-reinforced polymer GPSMultiband GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) with SatIQ™ HR sensorElevate Gen 4 optical (24/7 continuous) Water resistance5 ATM (50m) Weight47g (1.66 oz)39g (1.38 oz) Band size22mm quick-release silicone18mm quick-release silicone Battery — SmartwatchUp to 13 daysUp to 15 days Battery — Always-on displayUp to 7 days Battery — GPS modeUp to 20 hoursUp to 24 hours Battery — GPS + musicUp to 7 hours Battery — All-systems multibandUp to 14 hoursUp to 16 hours Music storage8 GB (Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer) Garmin PayYes (NFC) Speaker / MicrophoneNo On-watch mapsNo ECGNo Skin temperatureNo SensorsElevate Gen 4 HR, barometric altimeter, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, thermometer, Pulse Ox, ambient light ConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi, NFC
All Variants — MPN Reference Size / Color MPN Condition Notes 46mm — Black / Powder Gray band010-N2810-00Certified RefurbishedStandard 46mm 46mm — Whitestone / Tidal Blue band010-N2810-01Certified RefurbishedStandard 46mm 46mm — Aqua / Black band010-N2810-02Certified RefurbishedStandard 46mm 41mm (265S) — Black / Amp Yellow band010-N2810-03Certified RefurbishedSmall 41mm 41mm (265S) — Whitestone / Neo Tropic band010-N2810-04Certified RefurbishedSmall 41mm 41mm (265S) — Light Pink / Whitestone band010-N2810-05Certified RefurbishedSmall 41mm ·

All six variants share identical hardware, sensors, and features. Differences are case size (46mm vs 41mm) and color only.

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