This Garmin watch completely changed how I run, and it just got a massive discount at Best Buy

Garmin Forerunner 265 watch face — (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)

I hated running for years, and if I'm being honest, my newly-acquired interest in the hobby can be entirely attributed to two things: my noise cancelling earbuds and, crucially, the Garmin Forerunner 265S. The former helped me enjoy zoning out on the trail when I go for a jog, but the Garmin watch gave me a true sense of progression through accurate fitness tracking and useful goal-setting features.

I bought the Garmin Forerunner 265S at full price last summer, but if you pick up the fitness watch from Best Buy today, you can score a straight $100 off your purchase. No strings attached, just good old-fashioned savings on a beginner-friendly smartwatch that will get you off the couch and on the trail.

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Garmin Forerunner 265S: $449.99 $349.99 at Best Buy

New to running? The Garmin Forerunner 265S is the perfect companion on the trail, with an AMOLED display, ultra-accurate health and fitness tracking capabilities, and a suite of high-tech features.

The 265S is the more slim, lightweight version of the popular Forerunner 265 (making it perfect for skinny wrists like mine). The standard model isn't on sale right now, but you can save $40 on the also-great Garmin Forerunner 165 if you'd rather go that route.

✅Recommended if: you want a sleek, beginner-friendly running watch with ultra-accurate tracking and great battery life; you want a wearable with a bright, AMOLED touchscreen display.

❌Skip this deal if: you're a serious runner who wants the best that Garmin watches have to offer; you need the absolute best battery life or premium features like topographical mapping (the Garmin Instinct 3 is probably worth checking out, if so).

Currently $349.99 during Best Buy's sale, the Garmin Forerunner 265S is an approachable, lightweight fitness watch that sports a large AMOLED display and up to 15 days of battery life on a single charge (in smartwatch mode).

Under the hood, you get all of the comprehensive health and fitness tracking features that have made Garmin famous, including Training Readiness Score, Garmin Coach, and daily suggested workouts based on your activity level. The watch also comes with over 30 pre-installed sports modes, onboard music storage, and ultra-accurate GPS tracking.

The Garmin Forerunner 265S (and its non-S sibling) were first launched in 2023, so don't expect the latest and greatest in fitness smartwatch technology. You could easily spend a bit more on a more comprehensive and cutting-edge wearable, but if you just want something simple to take your exercise regimen to the next level, the Forerunner 265 and 265S is an ideal pick. This $100 discount from Best Buy is simply the icing on top.

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After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.