Super bright, super smart Garmin Forerunner 265S hits record low price

If you're quick, you can snag the powerful, super bright Garmin Forerunner 265S running watch for just $380 at Amazon today. That's a massive $69.99 off the list price, and the cheapest this superb running watch has ever been.

This is the more compact version of the standard Forerunner 265, with the same vivid AMOLED display and next-gen optical heart rate sensor, but a smaller 42mm diameter case that won't overwhelm your wrist. When I tested it last year, I was vey impressed by how much of an upgrade it is from its predecessor, the Forerunner 255.

"The Garmin Forerunner 255 was an excellent sports watch, and the 265 takes all its best features and adds an extra coat of polish," I concluded. "Not only does its upgraded screen look better, its touch controls make the whole experience of using the watch smoother and easier."

If you're not in the US, scroll down to the bottom of this article for today's best deals on the Garmin Forerunner 256 where you are.

Garmin Forerunner 265S: $449.99 $380 at Amazon
Save $69.99 This superb running watch has a bright AMOLED display and Garmin's latest heart rate monitor, all in a compact and lightweight case. This is the cheapest it's ever been. Deal applies to the fresh Neo Tropic/Whitestone colorway shown here.

You'll get daily suggested workouts to help you stay on track with your training and make sure you see consistent improvements, and all your workout and health data will be presented clearly in the excellent Garmin Connect app on your phone.

Battery life is great too, with the watch lasting up to 15 days on standby, or well over a week in ordinary use.

If you're not in the US, here are today's best deals on the Garmin Forerunner 265 where you are. Looking for something else? We'll be rounding up all of the best Amazon Prime Day Garmin deals as soon as they land next month, so stick with Advnture to make sure you don't miss out.

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