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Torn if I should get a 265 or wait for the 275.

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2 months ago

I am thinking of getting a 265 but it would be the PERFECT watch for me if it had the ECG sensor. I am hoping the 275 will come out soon, but if it's not going to have ECG I may as well just get the 265 since who knows then the 275 will actually come out. My 55 came out in 2001 and there still isn't a 65. I haven't been able to find any information on the 275 but maybe someone here has. Has anyone heard if the 275 will have the ECG sensor? 

  • 0 26 days ago

    Have you read the host of complaints (including mine) regarding the reliability / accuracy of the Garmin Optical HR sensor. ECG is a whole different issue and may not be prone to the same type of problems if it was to show up on the Forerunner.  But coming from a FR245 which I still have, the FR265 HR sensor and software for the sensor has been a disappointment. If I throw out the HR sensor, I really like the FR265, the display is great. Per Garmin support the current solution for the optical HR is to use a chest strap. I guess it all depends on what you are looking for in a watch.

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member 22 days ago

    Still no leaks about 275 .. the FR265 has been more than perfect for me despite some complaints I’m seeing here

  • 0 18 days ago in reply to Former Member

    Great that it's working for you but that does make me curious about what software version you are on? I guess I should also ask if you are using the optical HR or using with a chest strap?