This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 570.
Full details →| Amazfit Balance | Garmin Forerunner 265 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $369★ | $449 |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 62g | 47g★ |
| Water resistance | 10ATM★ | 5ATM |
| Battery | 21 days★ | 13 days |
| Always-on display | ✅★ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Sports GPS |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Jun 2, 2026 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Cycle advice | good | superseded |
| Deals advice | neutral | clearance |
| Next model | — | — |
The 1.5" AMOLED is 50% brighter than the Balance 2 at 3,000 nits, under scratch-resistant sapphire glass — with 21 days of typical use and 41 hours of Accuracy-Mode GPS.
An upgraded processor renders maps 2.5× faster, with dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS across six satellite systems, 64GB of storage, and turn-by-turn offline topo navigation.
A new dual-mode LED flashlight with white, red, and SOS modes joins official HYROX training, golf course maps, and more than 180 sport modes.
L1+L5 multi-band GPS reduces position drift in urban canyons and dense forest.
Daily score combining HRV status, sleep, acute load, and recovery time.
Estimates finish time for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon based on current fitness.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$369 vs $659 over 3 years.
21 days vs 13 days battery.
7 sensors.
47g.
Android and iPhone users who want a premium smartwatch experience — full offline maps, long battery, and a bright sapphire display — at a price below Apple Watch or Garmin equivalents. A strong choice for runners, hikers, and hybrid athletes who want GPS map navigation without a subscription.
Full details →Regular runners who race 5K to marathon distances and want accurate GPS and detailed training load management.
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