Garmin
Device summary
Garmin
Forerunner 265S
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 1.2-inch | 1.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 42.0 mm × 42.0 mm × 12.6 mm | 41.7 mm × 41.7 mm × 12.9 mm |
| Weight | 44 g | 39 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 390 × 390 | 360 × 360 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Charging standard | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | GPS / multi-GNSS | GPS / multi-GNSS |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Polymer case; ceramic bezel | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Ingress protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 1.2-inch | 1.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 42.0 mm × 42.0 mm × 12.6 mm | 41.7 mm × 41.7 mm × 12.9 mm |
| Weight | 44 g | 39 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 390 × 390 | 360 × 360 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Charging standard | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | GPS / multi-GNSS | GPS / multi-GNSS |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Polymer case; ceramic bezel | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Ingress protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Forerunner 265S
5 g lighter · minor difference
Thickness
Approach S70 42mm
0.3 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width