frontpagephoinix | Staff posted Nov 13, 2025 08:05 AM
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frontpagephoinix | Staff posted Nov 13, 2025 08:05 AM
Garmin Forerunner 265S Running Smartwatch (42mm or 46mm, various colors)
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I have 3 or 4 "Archer" watch bands in canvas and nylon for my vivomove style, that i've used for a year or two. I swap out regularly to match what i'm wearing, no failures yet.
All bought on amazon.
I also use the official Garmin leather bands for my vivomove style and the official Garmin nylon band for my Fenix 5 plus, and honestly, there's not much difference in fit.
regarding the mapping/routes, it's honestly probably about the same, since its mostly done on app for this line of watch . I think the big changes would be longer battery life, more satellite trackers (theoretically more accurate tracking), added metrics/sports (yay ultimate frisbee!), and an OLED screen (this one is preference, i've read a bunch about people who still prefer the older style MIP screens)
anecdotally, as a casual runner/frisbee player, i switched from a fenix 5 plus to a forerunner 265s, and i prefer the OLED screen, and i'm glad there is a specific sport for me to track now, but tbh a lot of it feels the same in the day to day. if you have specific issues with the mapping/routing, feel free to pm and i can see if its any different on mine, it might be a bit snappier but i'd wager the system is largely the same.
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I do sometimes wonder if I should've gotten the Venu 3 still, but I'm happy with my purchase.
these are the newest flagship versions of Garmin
Forerunner 570
Forerunner 970
Fenix 8
Tactix 8
Enduro 3
570 has a list of $550 now
that means factory refurb will be within $300 very soon
these are the newest flagship versions of Garmin
Forerunner 570
Forerunner 970
Fenix 8
Tactix 8
Enduro 3
570 has a list of $550 now
that means factory refurb will be within $300 very soon
If you want this model, go for it. Might not get much lower. But there are newer models from other brands and in some cases with more features for less money.
It is the only fitness watch you're going to get Spotify on unfortunately.
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I never buy Garmin new, always factory refurb because they are perfectly clean like new
plus the secret is that even after warranty expires on a factory refurb you can often talk support into replacing something that's gone wonky for another year
the single biggest feature to me of the 570 vs 265 is the cpu is so powerful on the 570 that it can run FOUR CIQ datafields which are like custom apps for your activities, all previous Garmins can only run two which can be limiting
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