Garmin Forerunner 255 Music Smartwatch vs Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch

General

Country of OriginUnited States
BrandGarminGarmin
Model NameForerunner 255 MusicForerunner 265
Sales PackageForerunner 255S Music, Charge/data cable, DocumentationForerunner 265 GPS running watch, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation

Design and Body

Weight49 g47 g
MaterialFiber-reinforced polymerSilicone, Fiber-reinforced polymer
StrapSiliconeSilicone
ShapeCircleCircle
Water ResistantYesYes
Water Resistant Depth50 m50 m
Water Resistant Certificate5ATM5 ATM
Dust ProofYesYes
Scratch ResistantYesYes

Display

TypeColor AMOLEDColor AMOLED
TouchNoYes
Size1.3 inches1.3 inches
Resolution260 x 260 pixels416 x 416 pixels
PPI237 ppi283 ppi
Always On DisplayYes
FeaturesCorning Gorilla Glass 3Always On Display

Memory

Inbuilt Memory4 GB8 GB

Connectivity

Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth CallingNo
GPSYesYes

Extra

Extra FeaturesGym Activity Profiles: Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, HIIT, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, and Yoga | Run Profiles: Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running Biking Profiles: Trail Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, eBiking, eMountain Biking | Swimming Features: Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Available Outdoor Recreation Profiles: Hiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Xc Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, RowingMultiple Sports Mode, Weather, Calendar, Find My Device, Ideal for Men & Women

Technical

Compatible OSAndroid & iOSAndroid & iOS

Multimedia

MusicYes

Battery

Battery Backup16 hoursSmartwatch mode: Up to 13 days, GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours, SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 14 hours, GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours, SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 6 hours
StandBy Time14 days13 days

Fitness Features and Sensors

Heart Rate MonitorYesYes
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) MonitorYesYes
BP MonitorYes
PedometerYesYes
AltimeterYesYes
Sleep MonitorYesYes
ReminderYesYes
Meters and SensorsCalorie Count, Step Count, GPS | GLONASS | GALILEO | Multi-Frequency Positioning | Barometric Altimeter | Compass | Gyroscope | Accelerometer | ThermometerCalorie Count, Step Count, Multi-frequency Positioning, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, GLONASS, Galileo
Extra FeaturesAlarm Clock, Stopwatch, TimerAlarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer

Warranty

Warranty1 year, Brand Warranty1 year, Brand Warranty

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