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Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Vivomove Trend

Size, specs & wrist fit compared

Garmin Forerunner® 265010-02810-01
Garmin Forerunner® 265
46.1mm × 46.1mmCheck offerView specs
Garmin vívomove Trend010-02665-03
Garmin vívomove Trend
40.4mm × 40.4mmCheck offerView specs

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Which one fits you

On wrists narrower than about 49mm, the Vivomove Trend is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 43mm, where the Forerunner 265 starts to hang over the edge. Above 49mm both sit cleanly, and the Forerunner 265 gives you more presence.

The Forerunner 265 wears larger than the Vivomove Trend (46.1mm vs 40.4mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.

The Vivomove Trend is the slimmer of the two (11.9mm vs 12.9mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.

On the wrist the Vivomove Trend feels lighter (28.3g vs 47g, case only).

The Forerunner 265 is middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 150 46mm watches in the database.

Among the 509 40mm watches we hold thickness for, the Vivomove Trend is thicker than 82% — it will sit high even though the case width reads modest.

The Forerunner 265 is 5.7mm wider, 5.7mm longer, 1mm thicker and 18.7g heavier than the Vivomove Trend. Both are circular.

Forerunner® 265

vívomove Trend

Case width
46.1mm
40.4mm−5.7mm
Lug-to-lug
46.1mm
40.4mm−5.7mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11.9mm−1mm
Weight
47g
28.3g−18.7g

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Garmin Forerunner® 265

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Forerunner® 265

Garmin vívomove Trend

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vívomove Trend

Fit tool

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For sports watches, lug-to-lug (L2L) is what matters most — it decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist. Bulky is fine; overhang is not.

Your wrist
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≈ 146.9mm around

Garmin Forerunner® 265

Case 46.1mm · Lug-to-lug 46.1mm · Thickness 12.9mm · 47g

Balanced Fit

46.1mm on a 55mm wrist

10:09TUE 12lug to lug 46.1mmyour wrist 55.0mm

Comfortably inside the edges of your wrist, and it seats and sits low enough to wear without thinking about it.

On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 46.1mm, so you could go bigger.

How to Measure

Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.

  1. 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
  2. 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Complete Wrist Measurement Guide →
Against one you know

Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.

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  • Across the wrist4.4mm spare each side

    Comfortable, with visible skin either side.

  • Off the wrist12.9mm off the skin

    Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (12.9mm case, back against the skin)

  • How it seats~5.7mm under the rim

    Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.

  • Weight on the wrist47g

    Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.9g per mm of wrist)

Garmin vívomove Trend

Case 40.4mm · Lug-to-lug 40.4mm · Thickness 11.9mm · 28g

Balanced Fit

40.4mm on a 55mm wrist

10:09TUE 12lug to lug 40.4mmyour wrist 55.0mm

Comfortably inside the edges of your wrist, and it seats and sits low enough to wear without thinking about it.

On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 40.4mm, so you could go bigger.

How to Measure

Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.

  1. 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
  2. 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Complete Wrist Measurement Guide →
Against one you know

Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.

Show the measurements
  • Across the wrist7.3mm spare each side

    Comfortable, with visible skin either side.

  • Off the wrist11.9mm off the skin

    Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (11.9mm case, back against the skin)

  • How it seats~3.5mm under the rim

    Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.

  • Weight on the wrist28g

    Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.5g per mm of wrist)

2D Dimension Schematics

Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.

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From above — same centre, true scale
From the side — how far each sits off the wrist
  • Garmin Forerunner® 26546.1mm · 12.9mm thick
  • Garmin vívomove Trend40.4mm · 11.9mm thick

3D preview

Forerunner® 265 vs vívomove Trend on a wrist

Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.

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Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.

Battery life compared

Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Forerunner 265 lasts 2.6× as long as the Vivomove Trend (13 days against 5 days).

Forerunner 265Vivomove Trend

  • Smartwatch

    13 days
    5 days
  • GPS-Only GNSS

    20 hours
    —
  • SatIQ GNSS

    16 hours
    —
  • All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band

    14 hours
    —
  • GPS-Only GNSS with music

    7 hours
    —
  • SatIQ GNSS with music

    6.5 hours
    —
  • All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band with music

    6 hours
    —

Specifications

The short version

7 key specs
SpecGarminForerunner® 265Garminvívomove Trend
Case Width46.1mm40.4mm
Thickness12.9mm11.9mm
Weight47g28.3g
ShapeCircularCircular
Display typeAMOLED (optional always-on mode)Liquid Crystal
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 mode: up to 5 days Watch mode: up to 1 additional day
Released20232023

Every specification

325 specs
SpecGarmin Forerunner® 265Garmin vívomove Trend
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 mode: up to 5 days Watch mode: up to 1 additional day
Battery typeLithium ion—
Display Size1.3" (32.5 mm) diameter1.01" x 0.74" (25.6 mm x 18.8 mm)
Color displayYes—
Lens MaterialCorning® Gorilla® Glass 3—
Bezel Materialfiber-reinforced polymer—
Memory/History8 GB10 timed activities; 14 days of activity tracking data
Strap materialsiliconesilicone
Charging methodGarmin proprietary plug chargerGarmin proprietary clip charger and compatible with most Qi-certified wireless charging pads
Large font optionYes—
Display resolution416 x 416 pixels254 x 346 pixels
Quick Release bandsyes (22 mm, Industry standard)yes (20 mm, Industry standard)
Weight—Case only: 28.3 g With silicone strap: 43.3 g
Case material—fiber-reinforced polymer
Lens material—chemically strengthened glass
Physical size—40.4 x 40.4 x 11.9 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 125-190 mm
Bezel material—stainless steel
Sensors
GPSYes—
QZSSYes—
BeiDouYes—
CompassYes—
GLONASSYes—
GalileoYes—
GyroscopeYes—
ThermometerYes—
AccelerometerYes—
SatIQ™ TechnologyYes—
Ambient light sensorYes—
Barometric altimeterYes—
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation MonitorYes—
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitorYes—
Calendar—Yes
Connectivity—Bluetooth® Smart and ANT+®
Connected GPS—Yes
Find My Phone—Yes
Weather forecasts—Yes
Smart Notifications—Yes
Smartphone compatibility—iPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone music—Yes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile—Yes
Find My Garmin (helps locate lost device)—Yes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile—Yes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)—Yes
Product Info
Main SKU010-02810-01—
Product ID886785—
Product NameForerunner® 265—
Release Date3/2/2023—
Product VariationBlack Bezel with Whitestone Case and Whitestone/Tidal Blue Silicone Band—
Clock Features
TimerYes—
StopwatchYes—
Time/dateYes—
Alarm clockYes—
GPS Time SyncYes—
Sunrise/sunset timesYes—
Automatic daylight saving timeYes—
Sleep—yes (advanced)
Hydration—Yes
Breathwork—Yes
Fitness age—Yes
All-day stress—Yes
Women's health—Yes
Respiration rate—Yes
Resting heart rate—Yes
Relaxation reminders—Yes
Abnormal heart rate alerts—yes (high and low)
Relaxation breathing timer—Yes
Body Battery™ energy monitor—Yes
Heart rate (constant, every second)—Yes
Cycling Features
CoursesYes—
Race an activityYes—
Power meter compatibleYes—
Power curve and % FTP workoutsYes—
Compatible with Varia™ lightsYes—
Compatible with Varia headlight cameraYes—
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)Yes—
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)Yes—
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar)Yes—
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters)Yes—
Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display)Yes—
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)Yes—
Underwater wrist-based heart rate—Yes
Running Features
Run workoutsYes—
Running powerYes—
Race predictorYes—
Foot pod capableYes—
Running dynamicsYes—
Lactate thresholdYes—
Grade-adjusted paceYes—
Trail run auto climbYes—
Performance conditionYes—
Run/Walk/Stand detectionYes—
Stride length (real time)Yes—
PacePro™ Pacing StrategiesYes—
Vertical oscillation and ratioYes—
Ground contact time and balanceyes (with compatible accessory)—
GPS-based distance, time and paceYes—
Course- and weather-specific race predictorYes—
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)Yes—
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)—Yes
What You'll Love
TouchscreenYesYes
Display typeAMOLED (optional always-on mode)Liquid Crystal
Water rating5 ATMSwim, 5 ATM
Garmin Pay™YesYes
Music storageYes—
Multi-band GPSYes—
Training statusyes (improved)—
Training readinessYes—
Pulse Ox blood oxygenyes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)yes (spot-check and optionally in sleep)
Sleep score and insightsYesYes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)Up to 13 daysUp to 5 days
Timer—Yes
Stopwatch—Yes
Time/date—Yes
Alarm clock—Yes
Chronograph—Yes
Analog hands—Yes
Automatic daylight saving time—Yes
Activity Profiles
GymStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping—
SwimPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming—
CyclingBiking, Mountain Biking, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking—
WellnessWalking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking—
MultisportTriathlon—
In the ringBoxing, Mixed Martial Arts—
Team sportsBasketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball—
On the WaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing—
Racket sportsTennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball—
Snow & winterSkiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing—
Indoor runningTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running—
Outdoor runningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running—
Outdoor recreationHiking, Bouldering, Archery—
Other activity profilesInline skating—
Assistance—Yes
Incident Detection during select activities—Yes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables—Yes
Swimming Features
Pool swim workoutsYes—
Critical swim speedYes—
Time and distance alertsYes—
Auto rest (pool swim only)Yes—
Drill logging (pool swim only)Yes—
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)Yes—
Countdown start (pool swim only)Yes—
Underwater wrist-based heart rateYes—
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)Yes—
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)Yes—
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)Yes—
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes—
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes—
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)—
Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app—Yes
Outdoor Recreation
Up AheadYes—
Auto restYes—
TracBack®Yes—
Back to startYes—
Fish forecastyes (via Connect IQ™)—
UltraTrac modeYes—
Vertical speedYes—
Area calculationyes (via Connect IQ™)—
Elevation profileYes—
Projected waypointYes—
Total ascent/descentYes—
Future elevation plotYes—
Distance to destinationYes—
Sun and moon informationYes—
Point-to-point navigationYes—
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only)Yes—
Bread crumb trail in real timeYes—
Barometric trend indicator with Storm AlertYes—
Daily Smart Features
Stocksyes (optional Connect IQ app)—
CalendarYes—
PasscodeYes—
ConnectivityBluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®—
Garmin ShareYes—
Find My PhoneYes—
Find My WatchYes—
VIRB® RemoteYes—
Morning reportYes—
Red shift modeYes—
Weather forecastsYes—
Smart NotificationsYes—
Smart trainer controlYes—
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™—
Controls smartphone musicYes—
On-device Connect IQ™ StoreYes—
Plays and controls watch musicYes—
Find My Phone during GPS activityYes—
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ MobileYes—
Compatible with Garmin Messenger appYes—
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)Yes—
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobileYes—
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)Yes—
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)Yes—
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)Yes—
Gym—Strength, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping
Swim—Pool Swimming
Cycling—Biking
Wellness—Walking, Pilates, Yoga
Indoor running—Treadmill Running
Outdoor running—Running
Activity Tracking Features
TrueUp™Yes—
Move IQ™Yes—
Step counterYes—
Floors climbedYes—
Calories burnedYes—
Distance traveledYes—
Intensity minutesYes—
Automatic rep countingYes—
Garmin Connect™ Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ app)—
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)Yes—
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)Yes—
% HR max—Yes
HR zones—Yes
HR alerts—Yes
HR calories—Yes
Physio TrueUp—Yes
VO2 Max (Run)—Yes
GPS speed and distance—yes (connected GPS)
Customizable data pages—Yes
Customizable activity profiles—Yes
Respiration rate (during exercise)—Yoga and Breathwork only
Auto Lap® interval tracking feature—Yes
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)—Yes
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)—
Hydrationyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)—
BreathworkYes—
MeditationYes—
Fitness ageYes—
Sleep coachYes—
Nap detectionYes—
All-day stressYes—
Women's healthyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)—
Health snapshotYes—
Jet lag adviserYes—
Respiration rateYes—
Resting heart rateYes—
Breathing variationsYes—
Relaxation remindersYes—
Abnormal heart rate alertsyes (high and low)—
Relaxation breathing timerYes—
Body Battery™ energy monitorYes—
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)Yes—
Accelerometer—Yes
Ambient light sensor—Yes
Barometric altimeter—Yes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor—Yes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor—Yes
Safety and Tracking Features
AssistanceYes—
Live Event SharingAndroid™ Only—
Incident Detection during select activitiesYes—
Incident detection alert on phone for wearablesYes—
TrueUp™—Yes
Move IQ™—Yes
Step counter—Yes
Floors climbed—Yes
Calories burned—Yes
Distance traveled—Yes
Intensity minutes—Yes
Automatic rep counting—Yes
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)—Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)—Yes
Kid Activity Tracking Features
Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)—
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
% HRRYes—
% HR maxYes—
HR zonesYes—
HR alertsYes—
ShortcutsYes—
HRV statusYes—
Load ratioYes—
Manual lapYes—
Rest timerYes—
Auto max HRYes—
Auto scrollYes—
Finish timeYes—
HR caloriesYes—
Voice alertsYes—
Custom alertsYes—
Physio TrueUpYes—
Recovery timeYes—
Training loadYes—
VO2 Max (Run)Yes—
Course guidanceYes—
Training effectYes—
Virtual PartnerYes—
Race an ActivityYes—
Advanced workoutsYes—
Interval trainingYes—
Race glance/widgetYes—
Training load focusYes—
VO2 Max (Trail Run)Yes—
GPS speed and distanceYes—
Improved recovery timeYes—
Configurable lap alertsYes—
Customizable data pagesYes—
Unified training statusYes—
Touch and/or button lockYes—
Activity history on watchYes—
Multisport auto transitionYes—
Downloadable training plansYes—
Training effect (anaerobic)Yes—
Manual multisport activitiesYes—
HRM running pace and distanceYes—
Customizable activity profilesYes—
Auto Pause® automatic timer haltYes—
Respiration rate (during exercise)yes (with compatible accessory)—
Auto Lap® interval tracking featureYes—
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)Yes—
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)Yes—
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)Yes—
GPS-based distance, time and pace—yes (connected GPS)
Variant
Color—Silver Stainless Steel Bezel with Mist Gray Case and Silicone Band
Available Colors—Peach Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Ivory Case and Silicone Band; Slate Stainless Steel Bezel with Black Case and Silicone Band; Silver Stainless Steel Bezel with Mist Gray Case and Silicone Band; Cream Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with French Gray Case and Silicone Band

Wrist Fit

Garmin Forerunner 265

Sits best on wrists ~49–66mm wide (≈ 13.1–17.6cm circumference).

Garmin Vivomove Trend

Sits best on wrists ~43–58mm wide (≈ 11.5–15.5cm circumference).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Garmin Forerunner 265 bigger than the Garmin Vivomove Trend?

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is bigger — 46.1mm vs 40.4mm case width.

Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Forerunner 265 or the Garmin Vivomove Trend?

The Garmin Forerunner 265 suits wrists around 49–66mm wide, and the Garmin Vivomove Trend around 43–58mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.

Can I see the Garmin Forerunner 265 and Garmin Vivomove Trend 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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