This top-rated Garmin running watch has plummeted to a record-low price for Black Friday

Garmin Forerunner 265S
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As someone who has tested many of the best smartwatches and best running watches, I can tell you that the Garmin Forerunner 265 is one of the best for most people. So, I have to tell you that, right now, you can snap up the Garmin Forerunner 265 at Amazon for $299.99 (was $449.99).

This record-low price is a fantastic early Black Friday deal, especially for anyone who is a keen runner or planning on taking up running in the near future. The last time we saw it discounted was back in March, when it dropped to $399.99, so this offer is significantly better.

Today's best Garmin deal

Garmin Forerunner 265
Garmin Forerunner 265: was $449.99 now $299.99 at Amazon

The whopping $150 saving is the biggest discount we've seen on what is one of Garmin's best running watches. The smartwatch delivers amazing performance and an abundance of features that accurately track your runs. We also love the AMOLED touchscreen that delivers bright visuals, even on a sunny day. Get it now for a shade under $300.

In his Garmin Forerunner 265 review, our smartwatch expert, Matt Evans, called it "one of the best Garmin has ever made." That was two years ago, and the watch has since been superseded by the Garmin Forerunner 570, but it still more than holds its own.

The watch features a super-bright AMOLED touchscreen, which we think competes well with even the best Apple Watches. Even when you're working hard and sweating as a result, you'll still be able to use the touchscreen with no issues at all.

In Matt's words: "The eye-popping AMOLED touchscreen certainly brings it more into traditional smartwatch territory, rather than a functional sports watch, and the new 'run' button is cute."

Running watches have dedicated features for that type of activitiy but if you'd like a more general smartwatch rather than a dedicated running watch, you'll want to check out our best smartwatch guide instead.

Paul Hatton
Freelance writer

Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine.

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