Reliable GPS pace + distance
Built-in GPS with solid accuracy for open-road and park running — covers the essentials without multi-band.








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Built-in GPS with solid accuracy for open-road and park running — covers the essentials without multi-band.
Two weeks between charges in daily use; 20 hours in GPS mode — comfortably covers a marathon.
Free 5K, 10K, half, and full marathon training plans that adapt to your performance.
Simple daily readiness insights without the weight of Training Readiness on flagship Forerunners.
42 mm case under 40 grams — comfortable all-day wear and on long runs.
| Case size | 42 mm |
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| Display | 1.04" MIP, 208×208 px (always-on, sunlight-readable) |
| Water rating | 5 ATM |
| Weight | ~37 g |
| Smartwatch mode | Up to 14 days |
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| GPS mode | Up to 20 hours |
| GPS | Single-band GPS (L1) |
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| Heart rate | Elevate v3 sensor, 24×7 |
| Body Battery + sleep score | ✓ |
| Garmin Coach training plans | ✓ |
| Sport modes | Run, trail run, treadmill, cardio, yoga, cycling, pool swim |
| Music / maps | — (step up to 165/265/965 for music or maps) |
| Venu SQ 2 | Instinct 2X Solar | Forerunner 265 | Vivoactive 5 | |
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| Best for | Everyday health & style | Outdoor & long-battery | Serious runners | Balanced fitness & wellness |
| Display | AMOLED | MIP (always-on) | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Battery (smartwatch mode) | Up to 11 days | Up to 40 days w/ solar | Up to 13 days | Up to 11 days |
| GPS | Built-in | Multi-band | Multi-band | Built-in |
| Sleep score + HRV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Training readiness | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Music storage | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price band | Entry | Mid–high (rugged) | Mid–high (running) | Mid |


























