Apple Watch Series 10 vs Garmin Forerunner 265: which one should you buy?

Quick answer

Buy the Apple Watch Series 10 if you use an iPhone and want the best smartwatch for health and fitness. Buy the Garmin Forerunner 265 instead if you train for runs and want accurate GPS and recovery data.

By Buyrskip Editorial Team Updated 7 October 2026 1 min read

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Apple Watch Series 10

Best for iPhone users

Typically ₹40,000–₹50,000

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Garmin Forerunner 265

Best for Runners and serious fitness

Typically ₹38,000–₹48,000

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Quick comparison

Feature	Apple Watch Series 10	Garmin Forerunner 265
Verdict	Buy	Buy
Typical price	₹40,000–₹50,000	₹38,000–₹48,000
Best for	iPhone users	Runners and serious fitness
Key feature	Best health features and apps	Accurate GPS and training insights
Display	Always-on OLED	AMOLED
Health	ECG, heart rate, sleep	—
Battery	About 18 h	Up to 13 days
GPS	—	Multi-band
Where to buy	Check Price Paid link	Check Price Paid link

Main differences

Display

Apple Watch Series 10: Always-on OLED; Garmin Forerunner 265: AMOLED.

Battery

Apple Watch Series 10: About 18 h; Garmin Forerunner 265: Up to 13 days.

Why buy it

Apple Watch Series 10: best health features and apps; Garmin Forerunner 265: accurate GPS and training insights.

Made for

Apple Watch Series 10: iPhone users; Garmin Forerunner 265: runners and serious fitness.

Usual price

Apple Watch Series 10: ₹40,000–₹50,000; Garmin Forerunner 265: ₹38,000–₹48,000.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Apple Watch Series 10 if you

use an iPhone and want the best smartwatch for health and fitness
value thin, bright display

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Choose the Garmin Forerunner 265 if you

train for runs and want accurate GPS and recovery data
value accurate GPS

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If neither feels right

Neither is the only answer. See every model we would buy (and the ones we would skip) in our list of the best smartwatches.

Not sure about either? Consider these

Apple · Smartwatches

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)

Buy it if you use an iPhone.

Verdict: Buy
Best for: iPhone users
Typical price: ₹24,999–₹29,999

Pros

Seamless iPhone features
Safety features

Cons

Daily charging

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Samsung · Smartwatches

Samsung Galaxy Watch7

Buy it if you use an Android phone, especially a Galaxy, and want a full smartwatch.

Verdict: Buy
Best for: Android users
Typical price: ₹25,000–₹33,000

Pros

Smooth Wear OS
Good health sensors

Cons

One to two days battery

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Frequently asked questions

Apple Watch Series 10 or Garmin Forerunner 265: which should I buy?

Is the price difference worth it?

The Apple Watch Series 10 usually costs ₹40,000–₹50,000 and the Garmin Forerunner 265 ₹38,000–₹48,000. Pay more only if the differences above matter to you.

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Apple Watch Series 10 or Garmin Forerunner 265: the full reasoning

Apple Watch Series 10 or Garmin Forerunner 265? Both are good smartwatches, which is exactly why the choice is hard. Here is the short version first: buy the Apple Watch Series 10 if you use an iPhone and want the best smartwatch for health and fitness, and buy the Garmin Forerunner 265 if you train for runs and want accurate GPS and recovery data. The rest of this page explains why, with usual prices in India.

Where they differ

The Apple Watch Series 10 wins on best health features and apps. The Garmin Forerunner 265 answers with accurate GPS and training insights. Display: Always-on OLED on the Apple Watch Series 10, AMOLED on the Garmin Forerunner 265. Battery: About 18 h on the Apple Watch Series 10, Up to 13 days on the Garmin Forerunner 265.

Reasons to buy the Apple Watch Series 10

Thin, bright display, Strong health tracking, Huge app support. What to accept: daily charging, works only with iPhone. Usual price: ₹40,000–₹50,000.

Reasons to buy the Garmin Forerunner 265

Accurate GPS, Excellent training metrics, Long battery. What to accept: fewer smart features, expensive. Usual price: ₹38,000–₹48,000.

Neither one?

Our list of the best smartwatches has every other model with its own call. Display: AMOLED screens are bright and readable outdoors in Indian sun.

Also consider the Apple Watch SE (₹24,999–₹29,999): full iPhone integration with fall and crash detection. Buy it if you use an iPhone.

Also consider the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 (₹25,000–₹33,000): wear OS with Galaxy health tools. Buy it if you use an Android phone, especially a Galaxy, and want a full smartwatch.

Also consider the Amazfit Active 2 (₹11,999–₹14,999): dual-band GPS and 10-day battery. Buy it if you run or cycle and want accurate GPS.

Also consider the CMF by Nothing Watch Pro 2 (₹4,000–₹5,500): built-in GPS and AMOLED for little money. Buy it if you want a stylish budget smartwatch with GPS.

Also consider the Noise ColorFit Pro 5 (₹3,500–₹5,000): Bluetooth calling and AMOLED. Buy it if you want an affordable watch for notifications and Bluetooth calls.

Also consider the boAt Lunar Discovery (₹1,999–₹2,999): round AMOLED watch for the price of a dinner out. Buy it if you want a basic smartwatch for very little.

India-specific tip

Budget smartwatches from Indian brands are great value for notifications and calling, but their health readings are not medical-grade; see a doctor for real concerns.

Prices on Amazon.in move in a pattern. The deepest cuts land in the Great Indian Festival (around Navratri and Diwali), Prime Day in July and the Republic Day sale in January, usually with extra bank-card discounts and no-cost EMI. Judge a deal against the usual price we show, never against the MRP.