Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 265
2023 · Fitness + health
86
/ 100
From $449
VS
Samsung
Galaxy Watch 7
Exynos W1000 · 40/44 mm · AGEs sensor
86
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Garmin Forerunner 265 lands at 86 and Galaxy Watch 7 at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Garmin Forerunner 265 if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Pick Galaxy Watch 7 if…
- ✓Galaxy AI features
- ✓New AGEs Index health metric
- ✓Android-ecosystem integration
Garmin Forerunner 265 86
vs 86 Galaxy Watch 7
Score breakdown
Garmin Forerunner 265
86 battery 94
display 88
fitness 86
health 84
durability 86
Galaxy Watch 7
86 battery 80
display 90
fitness 90
health 90
durability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 265 | Galaxy Watch 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Display | — | Super AMOLED |
| Battery | — | 300 mAh / 425 mAh |
| Water | — | 5 ATM |
Garmin Forerunner 265
Pros
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
Cons
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
Galaxy Watch 7
Pros
- +Galaxy AI features
- +New AGEs Index health metric
- +Android-ecosystem integration
Cons
- −Battery ~40 h
- −Design conservative
- −iPhone unsupported
FAQ: Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Galaxy Watch 7
Which is better, Garmin Forerunner 265 or Galaxy Watch 7? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Garmin Forerunner 265 worth the price? +
At $449, Garmin Forerunner 265 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.
Is Galaxy Watch 7 worth the price? +
At $299, Galaxy Watch 7 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in display.
Does Garmin Forerunner 265 or Galaxy Watch 7 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.