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Garmin Forerunner 265

Garmin

Forerunner 265

Best Overall

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WHOOP 5.0 / MG

WHOOP

5.0 / MG

Best for Recovery Tracking

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FR ScoreFR Score 9.0 out of 10, ExceptionalTOPFR Score 8.4 out of 10, Great
Performance / Accuracy9.3 (best)8.7
Features & Software9.2 (best)8.9
Build & Battery8.9 (best)8.8
Value for Money8.4 (best)7.2
Typical price~$449.99~$239
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Pros
  • Bright AMOLED touchscreen plus physical buttons
  • Multi-band GPS with SatIQ
  • Training Readiness, HRV Status and adaptive daily workouts
  • Screenless, comfortable 24/7 design
  • Rated for 14-plus days of battery life
  • Polished sleep, strain and recovery coaching
Cons
  • No onboard maps
  • Always-on display cuts battery to about 5 days
  • Superseded by the pricier Forerunner 570
  • Membership required: $199 to $359 per year
  • No screen for time, pace or notifications
  • ECG and blood pressure insights require the priciest Life tier
Display1.3" AMOLED touchscreen, 416 x 416 (46mm)None (screenless)
Sizes46mm (265) and 42mm (265S)—
Weight47 g (46mm); 39 g (42mm)—
Battery (smartwatch)Up to 13 days (46mm); up to 15 days (42mm)—
Battery (GPS-only)Up to 20 hours (46mm); up to 24 hours (42mm)—
GPSMulti-band GNSS with SatIQ—
Water rating5 ATM—
LensCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
SubscriptionNone required for core training features—
Hardware—WHOOP 5.0 (One and Peak) or WHOOP MG (Life)
Battery life—14+ days
Membership pricing—One $199/yr, Peak $239/yr, Life $359/yr
Core metrics—Sleep, Strain, Recovery, HRV, VO2 max, stress, menstrual cycle
Peak extras—Healthspan with WHOOP Age and Pace of Aging; Wireless PowerPack
Life extras—WHOOP MG band, ECG Heart Screener, daily blood pressure insights
In the box (Peak)—WHOOP 5.0, SuperKnit band, waterproof Wireless PowerPack
Warranty—WHOOP Lifetime Warranty (active members)

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