Garmin Forerunner 265 review: runner’s best friend gets screen upgrade
by Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#6ANX1)
Brighter, crisper touchscreen and week-long battery life prove potent combination, but cost increases
The Forerunner 265 ushers in a new era for Garmin, bringing bright and sharp OLED screens to its class-leading running watches while keeping week-long battery life.
But the screen upgrade comes with a price hike. The Forerunner 265 costs 430 ($450/A$769), making it 80 more than its excellent LCD-equipped sibling, the Forerunner 255 Music. OLED screens have long been a feature of smartwatches, such as the Apple Watch, but this marks a departure for serious sports watches.
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