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Garmin Forerunner® 265 vs Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance EditionSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared

Garmin Forerunner® 265 (010-02810-01)
Garmin Forerunner® 265 (010-02810-01)
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Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition (010-02648-50)
Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition (010-02648-50)

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Garmin Forerunner® 265 (010-02810-01)

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Forerunner® 265 (010-02810-01)

Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition (010-02648-50)

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MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition (010-02648-50)

For sports watches, Lug-to-Lug (L2L) is what matters most. Bulky is fine — overhang is not.

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Garmin Forerunner® 265 (010-02810-01)
Case: 46.1mmL2L: 46.1mmThick: 12.9mm
Balanced Fit4.45mm clearance. Comfortable everyday wear with room to spare.
Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition (010-02648-50)
Case: 46mmL2L: 46mmThick: 15mm
Balanced Fit4.5mm clearance. Comfortable everyday wear with room to spare.

The Garmin Forerunner® 265 and Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition share a near-identical 46.1mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.

The Garmin Forerunner® 265 is the slimmer of the two (12.9mm vs 15mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.

On the wrist the Garmin Forerunner® 265 feels lighter (47g vs 84g, case only).

Specification Comparison

SpecGarminForerunner® 265GarminMARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition
Case Width46.1mm46mm
Thickness12.9mm15mm
Weight47g84g
ShapeCircularCircular
GPSYesYes
DisplayAMOLED (optional always-on mode)AMOLED (always-on)
Battery lifeSmartwatch mode: Up to 13 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 14 hours GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 6 hours See DetailsSmartwatch: Up to 16 days (6 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 21 days GPS Only: Up to 42 hours (30 hours always-on ) All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours (24 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 20 hours (15 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours (9 hours always-on) Max Battery GPS: Up to 75 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 14 days
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery life (smartwatch mode)Up to 13 daysUp to 16 days (6 days always-on)
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)YesYes
Body Battery™ energy monitorYesYes
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settingsYes
Released20232022

Full Specification Comparison

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SpecGarmin Forerunner® 265Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition
Overview
FamilyGarminGarmin
General
Battery lifeSmartwatch mode: Up to 13 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 14 hours GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 6 hours See DetailsSmartwatch: Up to 16 days (6 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 21 days GPS Only: Up to 42 hours (30 hours always-on ) All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours (24 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 20 hours (15 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours (9 hours always-on) Max Battery GPS: Up to 75 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 14 days
Battery typeLithium ion
Display Size1.3" (32.5 mm) diameter1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter
Color displayYesYes
Lens MaterialCorning® Gorilla® Glass 3domed sapphire crystal
Bezel Materialfiber-reinforced polymertitanium (Grade 5) with DLC
Memory/History8 GB32 GB
Strap materialsiliconetitanium/silicone
Charging methodGarmin proprietary plug chargerGarmin proprietary magnetic charger
Large font optionYesYes
Display resolution416 x 416 pixels390 x 390 pixels
Quick Release bandsyes (22 mm, Industry standard)
Case materialtitanium (Grade 5) with DLC
QuickFit™ watch band compatibleyes (22 mm)
Sensors
GPSYesYes
QZSSYes
BeiDouYes
CompassYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
ThermometerYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
SatIQ™ TechnologyYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Barometric altimeterYesYes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation MonitorYesyes (with acclimation)
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitorYesYes
Product Info
Main SKU010-02810-01010-02648-50
Product ID8867851323517
Product NameForerunner® 265MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition
Release Date3/2/202310/11/2022
Product VariationBlack Bezel with Whitestone Case and Whitestone/Tidal Blue Silicone BandModern Tool Watch
Clock Features
TimerYesYes
StopwatchYesYes
Time/dateYesYes
Alarm clockYesYes
GPS Time SyncYesYes
Sunrise/sunset timesYesYes
Automatic daylight saving timeYesYes
Cycling Features
CoursesYesYes
Race an activityYesYes
Power meter compatibleYesYes
Power curve and % FTP workoutsYes
Compatible with Varia™ lightsYesYes
Compatible with Varia headlight cameraYes
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)YesYes
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)YesYes
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar)YesYes
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters)YesYes
Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display)YesYes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)YesYes
MTB Grit & FlowYes
Advanced cycling dynamicsYes
FTP (Functional Threshold Power)yes (with compatible accessory)
Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map)Yes
Running Features
Run workoutsYesYes
Running powerYesYes
Race predictorYesYes
Foot pod capableYesYes
Running dynamicsYesYes
Lactate thresholdYesyes (with compatible accessory)
Grade-adjusted paceYesYes
Trail run auto climbYesYes
Performance conditionYesYes
Run/Walk/Stand detectionYesYes
Stride length (real time)YesYes
PacePro™ Pacing StrategiesYesYes
Vertical oscillation and ratioYesYes
Ground contact time and balanceyes (with compatible accessory)yes (GCT balance with accessory)
GPS-based distance, time and paceYesYes
Course- and weather-specific race predictorYesYes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)YesYes
Hill scoreYes
What You'll Love
TouchscreenYesYes
Display typeAMOLED (optional always-on mode)AMOLED (always-on)
Water rating5 ATM10 ATM
Garmin Pay™YesYes
Music storageYesYes
Multi-band GPSYesYes
Training statusyes (improved)yes (improved)
Training readinessYesYes
Pulse Ox blood oxygenyes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)Yes
Sleep score and insightsYesYes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)Up to 13 daysUp to 16 days (6 days always-on)
Built-in mappingYes
Daily suggested workoutsYes
Activity Profiles
GymStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump RopingStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
SwimPool Swimming, Open Water SwimmingPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
CyclingBiking, Mountain Biking, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor BikingBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
WellnessWalking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor WalkingWalking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking
MultisportTriathlonSwimming/Running, Triathlon
In the ringBoxing, Mixed Martial ArtsBoxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Team sportsBasketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, BaseballBasketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
On the WaterStand Up Paddleboarding, RowingStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater
Racket sportsTennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, RacquetballTennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & winterSkiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic SkiingSkiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Indoor runningTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual RunningTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Outdoor runningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra RunningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing
Outdoor recreationHiking, Bouldering, ArcheryHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery
Other activity profilesInline skatingJumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating
Motor sportsMotorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling
Swimming Features
Pool swim workoutsYesYes
Critical swim speedYesYes
Time and distance alertsYesYes
Auto rest (pool swim only)YesYes
Drill logging (pool swim only)YesYes
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)YesYes
Countdown start (pool swim only)YesYes
Underwater wrist-based heart rateYesYes
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)YesYes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)YesYes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)YesYes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)YesYes
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)YesYes
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)yes (with HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro, HRM-Pro Plus or HRM 600)yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)
Outdoor Recreation
Up AheadYesYes
Auto restYes
TracBack®YesYes
Back to startYesYes
Fish forecastyes (via Connect IQ™)Yes
UltraTrac modeYesYes
Vertical speedYesYes
Area calculationyes (via Connect IQ™)yes (via Connect IQ™)
Elevation profileYesYes
Projected waypointYesYes
Total ascent/descentYesYes
Future elevation plotYesYes
Distance to destinationYesYes
Sun and moon informationYesYes
Point-to-point navigationYesYes
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only)YesYes
Bread crumb trail in real timeYesYes
Barometric trend indicator with Storm AlertYesYes
Tidesyes (via Connect IQ™)
Sight 'N GoYes
Tide glanceYes
Around Me modeYes
GPS coordinatesYes
Reference pointYes
NextFork™ navigationYes
Preloaded ski resort mapsYes
ClimbPro™ Ascent PlannerYes
Preloaded road and trail mapsYes
Downloadable cartography supportYes
Daily Smart Features
Stocksyes (optional Connect IQ app)Yes
CalendarYesYes
PasscodeYes
ConnectivityBluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Garmin ShareYes
Find My PhoneYesYes
Find My WatchYesYes
VIRB® RemoteYesYes
Morning reportYesYes
Red shift modeYesYes
Weather forecastsYesYes
Smart NotificationsYesYes
Smart trainer controlYesYes
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™iPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone musicYesYes
On-device Connect IQ™ StoreYesYes
Plays and controls watch musicYesYes
Find My Phone during GPS activityYesYes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ MobileYesYes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger appYesYes
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)YesYes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobileYesYes
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)YesYes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)YesYes
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)Yes
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)Yes
Activity Tracking Features
TrueUp™YesYes
Move IQ™YesYes
Step counterYesYes
Floors climbedYesYes
Calories burnedYesYes
Distance traveledYesYes
Intensity minutesYesYes
Automatic rep countingYes
Garmin Connect™ Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ app)yes (optional Connect IQ app)
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)YesYes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)YesYes
Workout and Training Plans
HIIT workoutsYes
Yoga workoutsYes
Cardio workoutsYes
Pilates workoutsYes
Strength workoutsYes
Garmin Cycling CoachYes
Garmin Running CoachYes
Garmin Coach - StrengthYes
Garmin Running Coach ExpertsYes
On-screen workout animationsYes
On-screen workout muscle mapsYes
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling PlansYes
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based)Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based)Yes
Health & Wellness Monitoring
Sleepyes (advanced)yes (advanced)
Hydrationyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
BreathworkYesYes
MeditationYes
Fitness ageYesyes (in app)
Sleep coachYesYes
Nap detectionYesYes
All-day stressYesYes
Women's healthyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health snapshotYesYes
Jet lag adviserYesYes
Respiration rateYes
Resting heart rateYes
Breathing variationsYes
Relaxation remindersYesYes
Abnormal heart rate alertsyes (high and low)yes (high and low)
Relaxation breathing timerYesYes
Body Battery™ energy monitorYesYes
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)YesYes
Skin temperatureYes
Respiration rate (24x7)Yes
Daily resting heart rateYes
Safety and Tracking Features
AssistanceYesYes
Live Event SharingAndroid™ OnlyYes
Incident Detection during select activitiesYesYes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearablesYesYes
LiveTrackYes
Group LiveTrackYes
Kid Activity Tracking Features
Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
% HRRYesYes
% HR maxYesYes
HR zonesYesYes
HR alertsYesYes
ShortcutsYes
HRV statusYesYes
Load ratioYesYes
Manual lapYesYes
Rest timerYesYes
Auto max HRYesYes
Auto scrollYesYes
Finish timeYesYes
HR caloriesYesYes
Voice alertsYes
Custom alertsYesYes
Physio TrueUpYesYes
Recovery timeYesYes
Training loadYesYes
VO2 Max (Run)YesYes
Course guidanceYesYes
Training effectYesYes
Virtual PartnerYesYes
Race an ActivityYesYes
Advanced workoutsYesYes
Interval trainingYesYes
Race glance/widgetYesYes
Training load focusYesYes
VO2 Max (Trail Run)YesYes
GPS speed and distanceYesYes
Improved recovery timeYes
Configurable lap alertsYesYes
Customizable data pagesYesYes
Unified training statusYesYes
Touch and/or button lockYesYes
Activity history on watchYesYes
Multisport auto transitionYesYes
Downloadable training plansYesYes
Training effect (anaerobic)YesYes
Manual multisport activitiesYesYes
HRM running pace and distanceYesYes
Customizable activity profilesYesYes
Auto Pause® automatic timer haltYes
Respiration rate (during exercise)yes (with compatible accessory)Yes
Auto Lap® interval tracking featureYes
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)YesYes
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)YesYes
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)YesYes
Hot keysYes
Auto Lap®Yes
Auto Pause®Yes
Audio promptsYes
Endurance scoreYes
Realtime staminaYes
Garmin Live SegmentsYes
Strava Live SegmentsYes
Auto multisport activitiesYes
Heat and altitude acclimationYes
Trendline™ Popularity RoutingYes
Round-trip course creator (running/cycling)Yes
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settingsYes
HRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels)Yes
Gaming Features
Gaming ActivityYes
GameOn™ app compatibleYes
Boating Features
Wearable trolling motor remoteYes
Golfing Features
PinPointerYes
Swing TempoYes
Custom targetsYes
Tempo TrainingYes
Virtual caddieYes
Full vector mapYes
Handicap scoringYes
Tournament legalYes
Digital scorecardYes
Garmin AutoShot™Yes
PlaysLike distanceYes
Round timer/odometerYes
TruSwing™ compatibleYes
Auto CourseView updatesYes
Yardage to layups/doglegsYes
Hazards and course targetsYes
Pairs with Garmin Golf appYes
Green View with manual pin positionYes
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwideYes
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership)Yes
Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)Yes
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)Yes
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)Yes
Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app)Yes
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)Yes
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)automatic
Tactical Features
XERO™ LocationsYes
Dual grid coordinatesYes
Gym & Fitness Equipment
HIIT workoutsYes
Yoga workoutsYes
Cardio workoutsYes
Pilates workoutsYes
Strength workoutsYes
Automatic rep countingYes
On-screen workout animationsYes
On-screen workout muscle mapsYes

Wrist Fit

Garmin Forerunner® 265

Sits best on wrists ~4966mm wide (≈ 13.117.6cm circumference).

Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition

Sits best on wrists ~4866mm wide (≈ 12.817.6cm circumference).

2D Dimension Schematics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Garmin Forerunner® 265 bigger than the Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition?

The Garmin Forerunner® 265 is bigger — 46.1mm vs 46mm case width.

Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Forerunner® 265 or the Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition?

The Garmin Forerunner® 265 suits wrists around 49–66mm wide, and the Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition around 48–66mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.

Can I see the Garmin Forerunner® 265 and Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition side by side at true scale?

Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.

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