Garmin India launched its new Forerunner series of AMOLED Running GPS Smartwatches with the world’s longest battery life today, after announcing them in March. Indian Sprinter Hima Das joined the brand to unveil the Forerunner 965 and Forerunner 265 models in Bengaluru, where a 10K run was also organized to celebrate Garmin’s 20th anniversary.
The Forerunner 965 and Forerunner 265 are
advanced GPS running smartwatches designed for passionate runners and triathletes.
The Forerunner 965 boasts a titanium bezel and a high-res 1.4-inch AMOLED
display, providing an incredible battery life of up to 23 days in smartwatch
mode and up to 31 hours in GPS mode, making it the world’s longest-lasting
running watch with an AMOLED display.
The Forerunner 265 has a tough Gorilla
Glass 4 lens and a 1.3-inch AMOLED display option. It has a battery life of 13
days in smartwatch mode and 20 hours in GPS mode. Both smartwatches come
equipped with innovative tools such as VO2 max, performance condition, training
effect, and over 30 sport profiles, including a specialized triathlon mode. The
Wrist-Based Running Dynamics feature allows users to track detailed metrics
such as stride length and vertical oscillation.
The Stamina and Acute Chronic Workload
Ratio features help users manage their physical exertion and prevent
overexertion for smarter and less strenuous training. Garmin has partnered with
Firstbeat Analytics to integrate advanced analysis and metrics in the areas of
stress, sleep, maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 Max), training status/load,
training effectiveness, and respiration rate.
The Training Readiness feature gives users
an idea of their fitness level and preparation for the next workout, and the
Race widget acts as a personal coach that gives advice and predicts race time.
Additionally, the Forerunner 265’s trendy appearance and colorful silicone
bands enhance the runner’s confident stride.
