Garmin Forerunner 165
Stay connected—and motivated—when chasing your goals with the Garmin Forerunner 165. It provides accurate pace, distance and heart rate, along with personalized training plans, to keep you on track.
- Easy-to-use smartwatch with built-in GPS for pace/distance and wrist-based heart rate
- Up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode
- Brilliant AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 43 mm size
- Morning report offers health insights and an overview of sleep, recovery and HRV status (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Morning report also provides training outlook alongside weather status
- Use training effect and training effect labels to see how your workouts impact your fitness and to understand the primary benefit achieved from your workout
- Check recovery time to know how long to take it easy between runs; recovery time lets you know how long you need to recover before your next high-effort workout
- Never miss a call or text with smart notifications from your paired Android or Apple smartphone
- Pair your watch to your smartphone, and your notifications will show up right on your wrist
- Reach your goals with personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt based on performance and recovery
- Use Garmin Coach and race adaptive training plans to get workout suggestions for specific events
- 25+ built-in activity profiles include running, cycling, HIIT, strength and more
- Leave your cash and cards at home; GarminPay™ contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go (with a supported country and payment network)
- See your health and fitness information, connect and compete with friends, and sign up for challenges to earn badges and more in the GarminConnect™ smartphone app
- Safety and tracking features send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your compatible smartphone
- Safety and tracking features require setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
- Safety and tracking features include incident detection (during select outdoor activities) and assistance
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View the Garmin Forerunner Product LineView all Garmin GPS Sports Watches| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| Average Battery Life | Smartwatch mode: up to 11 days; GPS mode: up to 19 hours |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Display Size | 1.2 inches |
| Illumination | Backlight |
| Altimeter | Pressure-based |
| Compass | Yes |
| GPS/Satellite Detectable | Yes |
| HRM Included/Integrated | Yes |
| Heart Rate Sensor Type | Wrist-based |
| Average Heart Rate | Yes |
| Pulse Oximeter | Yes |
| Heart Rate Target Zone(s) | Yes |
| VO2 Max Estimate | Yes |
| Recovery Advising | Yes |
| Tracks Steps | Yes |
| Pedometer Type | Digital 3-axis Accelerometer |
| Pace Alert | Yes |
| Interval Training | Yes |
| Tracks Calories Burned | Yes |
| Water-Resistant Depth | 50 meters |
| Pool Lap Recognition | Yes |
| Stroke Recognition | Yes |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Time Display | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Preloaded Map | None |
| Programmable Routes | Yes |
| Number of Routes | 30 |
| Number of Waypoints | 1,000 |
| Customization | Data Fields Watch Faces Widgets Apps |
| Smart Device Notifications | Yes |
| Data Exchange | ANT+ |
| Compatible Fitness Accessories | Cadence Sensor Heart Rate Monitor |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Garmin Forerunner 165
For a person that actually has 4 Garmin watches a Garmin Navigator for my motorcycle and one for my police unit, I feel I am somewhat qualified to review my new Garmin watch. I love the Amoled screen on the new forerunner it is so much better than that on my 735XT or 945. The 165 hooks up to the satellite so quickly it amazes me. I love the color of the band, I think just the use of the functions makes it easier to use than my other brands that I have.
Finally! A Runner’s Watch
I’ve been using a Fitbit to time / track my runs. It’s been “ok”. But it’s clumsy to start and stop and offers limited real time data during the run. After some research, I purchased a Garmin Forerunner 165. What a difference! I had no idea! I was a little concerned that the new Garmin would not be as comfortable as the Fitbit for full time wear. But, I am very pleased to say that it is just as comfortable despite its larger size compared to the Fitbit tracker. The Garmin is far better on all counts: features, real time run tracking, ease of use, GPS acquisition, sleep tracking, connection to other apps (e.g. Strava, Charity Miles, etc). I am in love with the Forerunner. Thanks. Garmin!
Great Watch for the Price Point
So far the watch has met all my expectations. Very bright screen and light on the wrist. Excellent watch for the beginner to intermediate runner.
Watch is Very Good
I purchased this watch to replace an old Vivoactive 3 that I have run into the ground. This watch is a phenomenal upgrade by direct comparison. The HR monitor is inconsistent and not the most accurate. The GPS coverage is quite accurate along. The band is quite comfortable and easily adjustable. I would recommend disabling the touch screen as the touch is inconsistent on this watch. There is good data analysis which is a nice feature. The Forerunner 165 is a good watch, and I would definitely recommend it.
Awesome watch
Keeping in mind it is entry level, it has cover all my needs. Even going beyond as a new runner. Good battery life (about a week in gesture mode, with notifications active and following training plans of 4 days a week using gps), light and the amoled screen is mind blowing compare with other models. Nap detection can be improve, not always recognizing when napping. Totally recommend buying it
Wrist-worn Magic!
This is my 3rd Garmin watch. My first was a 2005 Forerunner. Then a Foenix 5. My new Forerunner is in charge. I have great faith that, that’s to the coaching I’m receiving, I WILL get back in shape…
Not Complicated and Easy to Read
As a 70+ person, the learning curve for this watch was easy. I appreciate the heart information it gives me, and I can view time, temp, and weather quickly. Receiving text messages while away from my phone keeps me connected. The step component has made my more aware and now I meet the goal 90% of the time. Only downside for me, is that no matter what I do, the watch always says my sleep quality is poor, I think because I don't get much deep sleep. I checked it out and found that people over 65 don't necessarily get a lot of deep sleep. The watch does a great job of breaking down sleep analysis. I'm not a runner so nothing to review there.
Good with reservations.
I’m pretty sure the watch is wonderful. My reservation is that it has way too many features for my purposes. My previous watch, (Vivosmart?), stopped charging and the watch recommended to me by a Garmin rep didn’t have onboard GPS, meaning I’d have to drag my phone along on walks and runs. If I wanted to do that I’d just use Strava. The 165 is, I believe, the most basic watch with GPS. I may be wrong about that. I didn’t do exhaustive independent research, that’s just my understanding after talking to the Garmin reps. As I said, the 165 has plenty of features, most of which I don’t want, won’t use, and won’t spend the time to figure them out. I’m at the point where I can use the watch but it still takes some trial and error to get to what I want to do. Again, that’s just me. The watch, I’m sure, is a wonder.
love it , love it , love it
i love data, and this gives me everything. battery life is long! but i get still get freaked out when the battery level hits 50%, i have to keep reminding myself that i still have days of life left, (my previous watch was from a company named of a certain type of fruit). How is this an entry level watch? I still have functions i havens discovered yet. and all the reviews stated that the gps is not the best..... I'm running ! not sending military precision ordinances. Garmin has better watches... what do they do that the 165 can't? just asking this is a review from a reluctant garmin buyer, thought the fruit named company watch is all i needed.
Great Running Watch!
Have had it for almost 2 months and even took it to visit family in El Salvador so it went on SEVERAL long hikes and excursions with me in rough jungle terrain- held up EXTREMELY well. Only charged it once on the entire 2 week trip and was able to get data for stress levels and sleep as well as recommendations for training on high stress/low stress days etc. Currently using the Garmin app Half marathon training plan to get ready for my first half marathon and can already see improvements in my runs. The watch automatically gives you the option to do the suggested exercise for the day or choose your own. So excited to use on race day!