This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 570.
Full details →Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Garmin Forerunner 265 | Fitbit Sense | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $449 | $199★ |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 47g | 26g★ |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 50m |
| Battery | 13 days★ | 6 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Sports GPS | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Mar 1, 2023 | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Cycle advice | superseded | bad |
| Deals advice | clearance | good |
| Next model | — | — |
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 EDA (electrodermal activity) sensor tracks physiological stress throughout the day — a feature absent from most competitors at this price.
Comes with Fitbit Premium for advanced sleep analysis, HRV trends, stress management scores, and personalised health insights.
Unlike Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch, Sense 2 pairs with any smartphone and runs 6 days before charging.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$436 vs $659 over 3 years · no required subscription.
13 days vs 6 days battery.
6 sensors.
26g · no required subscription.
Regular runners who race 5K to marathon distances and want accurate GPS and detailed training load management.
Full details →Health-conscious users on any platform who want continuous stress monitoring (EDA sensor), ECG, and Fitbit's deep wellness coaching — without paying Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch prices. Particularly strong for iPhone users who want serious health tracking at under $250.
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