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Garmin Forerunner 265vsXiaomi Smart Band 10

Garmin Forerunner 265
Buy/Wait:superseded

This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 570.

Best for: Regular runners who race 5K to marathon distances and want accurate GPS and detailed training load management.

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Xiaomi Smart Band 10
Buy/Wait:bad

Late in cycle — a new model is likely coming

Best for: Anyone who wants basic health tracking — steps, sleep, heart rate, SpO2 — without spending more than $40 or carrying a bulky watch. Works with both iPhone and Android. A popular choice for kids, older adults, and budget-conscious fitness beginners who want the world's top-selling fitness band.

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Garmin Forerunner 265Xiaomi Smart Band 10
TierSports GPSFitness Tracker
PlatformiOS & AndroidiOS & Android
Battery13 days21 days
Always-on display
GPS
Cellular
Health sensorshr, spo2, hrv, stress, body battery, training readinesshr, spo2, stress, sleep
ReleasedMar 1, 2023Jun 30, 2025
Cycle length806 days343 days
Cycle advicesupersededbad
Deals adviceclearancegood
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Why buy each?

Garmin Forerunner 265

Multi-band GPS accuracy

L1+L5 multi-band GPS reduces position drift in urban canyons and dense forest.

Training readiness score

Daily score combining HRV status, sleep, acute load, and recovery time.

Race time predictor

Estimates finish time for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon based on current fitness.

Xiaomi Smart Band 10

Brighter AMOLED at under $40

The Smart Band 10's 1.72" display peaks at 1500 nits — 200 nits brighter than the Band 9 — making it more readable in sunlight, all for around $40.

21-day battery with health monitoring

Continuous heart rate, SpO2, stress, and sleep tracking — all running for 3 weeks before charging. Seven more days than the already impressive Band 9.

Works with iPhone and Android

Full functionality on both platforms via the Mi Fitness app, including notifications, sleep analysis, and health trends. Bluetooth 5.4 for improved connection stability.