Garmin watch 'perfect for beginners and pros' falls to an all-time low price in time for Black Friday

Forerunner 265 with an AMOLED screen and 13-day battery life is selling for only $299.99 at Amazon

Garmin Forerunner 265 review
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)

Looking for a cheap Garmin deal on Black Friday? The Forerunner 265 just dropped to $299.99 for Black Friday – a standout offer, especially considering it normally sells for $150 more!

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Garmin Forerunner 265 Running Smartwatch
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Garmin Forerunner 265 Running Smartwatch: was $449.99 now $299.99 at Amazon

Save $150 on Garmin's mid-range Forerunner with an AMOLED screen and 13 days of battery life!

What makes the Garmin Forerunner 265 so appealing at this price is how much high-end functionality it packs in. You get a vibrant AMOLED touchscreen that feels modern and makes daily wear genuinely enjoyable.

Older Forerunner models used MIP displays, but the 265’s panel is brighter, richer and better for glanceable information during runs. It strikes a great balance between running watches and everyday smartwatches without sacrificing performance.

For training, it’s far more capable than the price tag suggests. You get dual-band GPS accuracy, wrist-based running dynamics, Training Readiness, Body Battery, stress tracking and detailed sleep analysis. It’s the kind of data normally reserved for much more expensive watches.

Runners who train several times a week will immediately benefit from smarter insights and better post-run recovery information. Battery life is strong for an AMOLED watch too, comfortably lasting several days with regular workouts.

The 265 is especially worthwhile for people who want a watch that helps them train smarter, not just track distance and pace. It’s perfect for half-marathon and marathon training, structured workouts and everyday fitness improvements.

At $150 off, the Forerunner 265 delivers premium running tech for the price of a mid-range model. If it’s been on your radar, Black Friday is absolutely the moment to pick it up.

Matt Kollat
Section Editor | Active

Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator who works for T3.com and its magazine counterpart as an Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019. His byline appears in several publications, including Techradar and Fit&Well, and more. Matt also collaborated with other content creators (e.g. Garage Gym Reviews) and judged many awards, such as the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards. When he isn't working out, running or cycling, you'll find him roaming the countryside and trying out new podcasting and content creation equipment.

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