rabbit.reviews88Consensus score
How strongly 0 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- AMOLED display with 454x454 resolution, same screen as the pricier 965
- Full training metrics including daily suggested workouts and race predictor
- Covers everything from 5K to marathon training
Skip it if
- Lacks topographical maps found on higher-end models
- No music storage (need the 265 Music variant for that)
- Battery life shorter than Fenix or Forerunner 955/965 series
What owners love
- AMOLED display with 454x454 resolution, same screen as the pricier 965
- Full training metrics including daily suggested workouts and race predictor
- Covers everything from 5K to marathon training
- Frequently found on sale around $350, making it accessible
The recurring gripe
- Lacks topographical maps found on higher-end models
- No music storage (need the 265 Music variant for that)
- Battery life shorter than Fenix or Forerunner 955/965 series
The bottom line
If you only want one recommendation, this is it. The 265 hits the feature-to-price ratio better than anything else Garmin makes, and Reddit keeps coming back to it again and again.