265 vs 255
8 of 11 tracked specs changed between 2022-06 and 2023-03; launch price moved from $349 to $449.
What changed: weight (with band), display, sizes, thickness, battery (smartwatch / gps), multi-band gps, music storage, signature.
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| 2652023-03 | 2552022-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $449 | $349 |
| Weight (with band) | 39 / 47 g (S / std) | 39 / 49 g (S / std) |
| Display | AMOLED touch, 1.1″/1.3″ | MIP, non-touch, 1.1″/1.3″ |
| Sizes | 42 / 46 mm (S / std) | 41 / 46 mm (S / std) |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 12.4 / 12.9 mm |
| Battery (smartwatch / GPS) | 13–15 days; 20–24 h | 12–14 days; 26–30 h |
| Wrist HR | Elevate v4 | Elevate v4 |
| Multi-band GPS | Yes, SatIQ | Yes |
| Maps | Breadcrumb only | Breadcrumb only |
| Music storage | Yes, all models | Music model (+$50), 500 songs |
| Mic + speaker | — | — |
| Signature | AMOLED debut, Training Readiness | Multi-band + triathlon, HRV Status |
Battery figures are launch-day claims.
Garmin Forerunner 265 · 46 mm · Black/Powder Gray
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