# Why the Garmin Forerunner 265 Is Tempting Me Away from My Apple Watch Series 9

> I’ve worn the Garmin Forerunner 265 and it’s making me seriously consider if I still need my Apple Watch 9 despite years of loving owning an Apple Watch.

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/garmin-forerunner-265-review-8780215?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68000e4233b428e8e107e3d5)
- **Published:** 2025-04-16
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #apple-watch #battery #garmin #apple #forerunner #away #series #tempting
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