Garmin is offering significant Black Friday discounts on several smartwatch models, including the Forerunner 265 at $299.99, Fenix 8 starting at $749.99, and Epix Pro at $499.99, making high-end features more accessible for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes.
The Garmin Forerunner 165 and Forerunner 265 have over 107 differences, including display size, training readiness, training status, training load, triathlon capabilities, skiing/snowboarding profiles, sensor connectivity, sport profiles, GPS technology, and battery life. The Forerunner 265 offers more advanced features such as Training Readiness, Training Status, and multisport capabilities, while the Forerunner 165 lacks these and other features. The Forerunner 265 also has longer battery life and additional sport profiles.
The Garmin Forerunner 265 and 965 are two new watches with bright AMOLED screens and advanced training metrics. The Forerunner 265 is more affordable and has a smaller screen, while the Forerunner 965 has a larger screen and full mapping capabilities. Both watches have excellent battery life and health and fitness tracking features, as well as smartwatch capabilities like Garmin Pay and smartphone notifications. The choice between the two depends on budget and the importance of top-tier training tools.
A comprehensive hour-long user guide for the new Garmin Forerunner 265 has been published on YouTube, covering all the basic watch features and the newest features released in the past year. The guide includes information on wrist-sizing comparison, Training Readiness, HRV Status, Race Calendar driven dynamic training plans, revamped Daily Suggested Workouts, navigation, music, and contactless payments. The video is divided into chapters for easy navigation.