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
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- 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 301 ratings
Review Summary
Here's what customers have to say
The fitness watch offers accurate GPS tracking, detailed workout data, and long battery life. Customers appreciate its simplicity, functionality, and sleek design, describing it as a significant upgrade from previous fitness trackers. The watch is easy to use, with helpful tools like suggested workouts and recovery tracking. Overall, it appears to be a reliable and feature-rich option for active individuals.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 20, 2025
Great Features!
I bought this about a month ago, and I love it. I switched to a Garmin Forerunner 165 as I have gotten more serious about running. The running plans on the watch are incredible, the watch itself is super easy to use, and the GPS tracking system I find to be very accurate. I would recommend.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 20, 2025
perfect
that is perfect to me at the moment where i'm training for first marathon
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 18, 2025
Fitness watch
Huge upgrade from apple watch, garmin is out here killing the game. Perfect for watch for training!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 18, 2025
Great Watch for Beginners and Beyond
I am a longtime runner. I have had this watch for about 2 weeks now and have been enjoying the features especially the coaching sessions that are included. This has been a win-win purchase!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 17, 2025
Good watch
I like it a lot because what’s inside the watch. The features and the movement.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 16, 2025
Returning
I was sad that Garmin will no longer have the swim 2 watch. Thought I’d try the forerunner, it’s not as simple as the swim 2, and I already have a smart watch. I returned it, and hope my old watch lives on.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 16, 2025
Pretty good
It works for just about everything I do but I would love it if you could add a stopwatch in an update because with workouts I’ve been doing it would be nice to have. Also just in school sometimes I need a stopwatch for things.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 10, 2025
Great Watch
I transitioned from a Felix 5X to the Forerunner 165. Took a bit of time to adjust to how light this watch is compared to my Fenix. I walk/run every day, so I use the GPS a lot and I’m getting about 5-6 days of better life out of it. Great features and great display. Highly recommend
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 9, 2025
Great Sensors
The Forerunner is well made, well programmed, and has tons of features especially when it comes to the sensors in the watch. I like the way it is all set up.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 9, 2025
Good watch!
I bought it this watch this month and let me tell you I love it’. Good features with all these gadgets. I also end up buying the HRM 600.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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