Garmin Forerunner 265 and Garmin Instinct 2 are the latest two smartwatches by Garmin in the Forerunner and Instinct series respectively. Both wearables are mid-range watches that can manage health status and track sports activities in real time. Instinct 2 was released in February 2022 while Forerunner 265 was released recently in March 2023. So is there any difference between these watches?
Garmin Instinct 2 VS Forerunner 265: What is The difference?
In addition to the obvious difference between these watches in terms of outlooks and designs. These wearables also have a couple of differences in terms of specs and technical features including screen type, size, resolution, waterproof rating, and battery life. The full details are in the table below!
| Device | Forerunner 265 | Instinct 2 |
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| Shape | circular | circular |
| Dimension | 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9mm | 45 x 45 x 14.5 mm |
| Weight | 47g | 52g |
| Case Material | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Waterproof | 5ATM | 10ATM |
| Display | 1.3-inch AMOLED Display | 0.9-inch MIP Display |
| Screen Resolution | 416 x 416 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Compatible Os | Android & Ios | Android & Ios |
| Support Solar Version |
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| Bluetooth | V5.2 | V5.2 |
| Bluetooth Calling | NO | NO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| WIFI | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-sports mode | Yes
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| Heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Battery capacity | – mAh | -mAh |
| Normal usage | Up to 13 days | Up to 28 days |
| Price | Check Below | Check Below |
Price and availability?
Garmin Forerunner 265 and Instinct 2 are available in different merchants at different prices.
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