Garmin brings OLED displays to its latest Forerunner watches

Garmin’s Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 watches have just landed. And in a first for the line, both sport shiny always-on OLED touchscreens. The Forerunner series comprises Garmin’s midrange, lightweight GPS watches for runners (and triathletes), making the shift to OLED an interesting choice. That crowd tends to favor outdoor readability and long battery life — two things that smartwatches with OLED displays aren’t always the best at.

The Forerunner 265 will cost $449.99 and measures 46mm. Like last year’s model, it’ll also come in a smaller “S” size that measures 42mm. The Forerunner 965 is the next step up at $599.99, with a 47mm case and a titanium bezel. Feature-wise, not a whole lot has changed since last year. All three watches...

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