Why We Like The Garmin Forerunner 165 Watch
Preparing for race day has never been as easy as it is when we're rocking the Garmin Forerunner 165 Watch to track our every move. The GNSS tracking system accurately captures every mile we run, swim, hike, or bike, and wrist-based running power displays how much power we’re applying to the trail or road, so we can manage effort and fine-tune training. Other features, such as sleep scores, energy tracking, heart-rate monitoring, recovery time suggestions, training tips, and even women's health tracking, make this watch a must-have for anyone seriously interested in getting the most out of their daily physical activities.
Details
- Get the most out of your runs with this top-end sports watch
- Amoled screen provides a crisp, clear view of your metrics
- GNSS tracking system delivers accurate maps and stats
- Simple navigation with a touchscreen and buttons
- Wrist-based heart-rate and running-dynamic monitoring
- Multiple activity options to track more than running
- 5ATM rating allows for safe submersion up to 5 meters
- Battery offers up to 11 days of long-lasting life
- Item #GRMF07G
- Housing Material
- chemically strengthened glass
- Strap Material
- silicone
- Face Material
- AMOLED
- Movement
- digital
- Pedometer
- yes
- Odometer
- yes
- Altimeter
- yes
- Barometer
- yes
- Heart Rate Monitor
- Garmin Elevate (wrist-based)
- Submersible
- up to 5ATM
- Technical Features
- please see size chart for complete list of technical features
- Wireless
- Bluetooth, ANT+
- Operating System
- Garmin Connect
- Dual Times
- yes
- Date Indicator
- yes
- Weekday Indicator
- yes
- Alarms
- yes
- Backlight
- yes
- Battery Type
- rechargeable, Garmin proprietary plug charger (included)
- Battery Life
- [smartwatch mode] up to 11 days, [battery-saver smartwatch mode] up to 20 days, [GPS-only GNSS mode] up to 19hr, [all-systems GNSS mode] up to 17hr, [all-systems GNSS mode] up to 6.5hr
- Includes
- Forerunner 165 Watch, USB-C charging/data cable, documentation
- Face Size
- 30.4mm
- Claimed Weight
- 1.3oz
- Activity
- running, training, hiking, swimming, biking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 43 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 12, 2024
Great for running, okay for cardio
I went from Apple Watch to this! I LOVE the Garmin watch, app, and how much its tracks! BUT! You can’t walk far from your phone (like you can with Apple) or it will disconnect very easily. If you start a workout/run and leave your phone it’ll stop the workout till it’s connected again. That’s really annoying! I LOVE the running features on it and it tracks everything! It shows me where I can improve and we love progress! It’s also still super cute and stylish!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
July 15, 2024
Great/Easy Running watch
I purchased the Forerunner 165 back in June of this year (2024). This is by far the best running watch that I have ever owned. The GPS is supper fast. The watch vibrates after each mile ran and you can not only feel it on your rest, but you can hear it as well. The running stats for each run are very easy to read and work with as well. If you are a runner looking for an easy to use, great running watch, this is the one to buy.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 19, 2024
Still learning
I've used the watch 14 times and I'm still trying to figure things out with it.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 19, 2024
Love it!
Easy to use. Has all the features I wanted. Perfect style and size for me.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 17, 2024
Excellent running buddy!
I bought my watch about 2 weeks ago. Love it! Amazing features and definitely an upgrade from my Instinct. Fancy AND functional. Only complaint is that there aren’t many activity options for an active lifestyle like my own. Still a super watch, thank you Garmin!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 3, 2024
Overall great experience
I bought the watch about 2 months ago and I love it. There are some features that I have yet to tap into but overall very good watch!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 31, 2024
Great Experience
I bought a month ago, still not using fully the watch
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 25, 2024
Love it
Went from a apple to this and love it ! Batterie life and the side buttons when running
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 21, 2024
Its gone.
I enjoyed it for the short time I had it, but I think it was stolen.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 21, 2024
Perfect match
It’s been over a month and I don’t regret it at all. It has data that I need to improve my training and form when I run.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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