6. Garmin Forerunner 265 – Best for Runners
If running is your workout of choice, the Garmin Forerunner 265 is the best option available. The real reason to buy it over competitors is that OLED display, which looks great – even in bright sunlight.
Battery life is compromised slightly to included it, but you’ll still get up to 20 hours of constantly using the impressively accurate GPS. That’ll be plenty for even marathons, with extensive running data combining with genuinely useful coaching for a great user experience.
It also works well for cycling and swimming, making the 265 an excellent choice for triathlons. But various other activities are supported, and it’s lightweight design makes sleep tracking very comfortable.
Regular smartwatch features are more limited, though you can still get phone notifications (from iPhone or Android) and download songs for offline listening. But Garmin Pay is limited to only a few banks in the UK, and there’s no map app.
If you can live with those and the premium price, there’s no better watch out there for runners.
But if an OLED display, touchscreen and the training readiness feature aren’t important, go for the more affordable Forerunner 255S instead.
