A fantastic option for runners and anyone keen to be more active
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Over the years, Ive tried Wear OS watches, Fitbits, and Apple Watches.
Lifewire / Jennifer Allen
Unlike other smartwatches, theres no cellular model.
Instead, you pair it with your Android or iOS smartphone.
If you have smaller wrists, the Garmin Forerunner 265S shares all the same features with a sleeker build.
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Fitness Tracking
The Garmin Forerunner 265 excites me the most because of its level of fitness tracking.
I go for a walk most mornings and run two to three times a week.
A wealth of other stats, like timings, speed, and elevation, are useful, too.
Lifewire / Jennifer Allen
It helps me put things in perspective by determining whether I should push myself or rest.
Of late, this isnt the time.
Daily Usage
My absolute favorite thing about the Garmin Forerunner 265 is its Body Battery feature.
Lifewire / Jennifer Allen
Effectively, it tells you how capable you are for the day.
I really wish it looked more stylish on my wrist, but its hard to beat for fitness tracking.
Lifewire / Jennifer Allen
