Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray - (2024)
Customers are saying
Customers regard this smartwatch as an exceptional device, frequently praising its outstanding overall performance and impressive battery life. Users also appreciate the accuracy of its workout and GPS tracking, alongside the lightweight design and comprehensive feature set. While the majority of feedback is positive, some users have noted that the device could be more compact and that the user interface could be more intuitive.
AMOLED touchscreen display
1.2” colorful AMOLED display with touchscreen and buttons
Long battery life
With up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode, you’ll get a more complete picture of your health and training.
Pace, distance, heart rate
This easy-to-use GPS running smartwatch provides the essential features you need to take your running to the next level — including GPS, pace, distance and wrist-based heart rate
Daily suggested workouts
Get workouts made for you. They adapt after every run to match your performance and recovery as well as the races coming up in your Garmin Connect smartphone app calendar.
Garmin Coach
Get free adaptive 5K, 10K and half-marathon training plans from expert coaches to help you take on a new challenge.
Morning report
Receive an overview of your sleep and training outlook as soon as you wake up — alongside HRV status and weather. You can even customize your report to show you what you want to see.
- Screen Size30.5 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage4 gigabytes
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 360 reviews
- Overall Performance (118)
- Battery Life (101)
- Accuracy (35)
- Ease of Use (31)
- Features (18)
- User Interface (4)
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Go ahead — sign up for that race, and train brilliantly with the easy-to-use Forerunner 165 GPS running smartwatch. With pace, distance and heart rate, you’ll see your progress shine on the watch’s AMOLED touchscreen display while Garmin Coach and race adaptive training plans help you chase your goals. Wake up to your morning report to see health insights alongside an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). 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. Then, check recovery time to know how long to take it easy between runs. Pair your watch to your smartphone, and your notifications will show up right on your wrist. Get a more complete picture of your health, not just a glimpse, from your Forerunner 165 smartwatch, with up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
For runners looking to get more out of their workouts, there’s Forerunner 170 — the easy-to-use GPS running smartwatch with a bright AMOLED touchscreen display. Get features such as pace, distance and heart rate alongside more advanced training and recovery metrics. Use the training readiness feature to know when you’re ready for a productive workout, and use training status to know if you’re training productively. For those who have a specific goal in mind or follow more structured training, there’s Garmin Coach personalized training plans — choose from beginner level with run/walk workouts and fewer runs per week all the way up to plans for more experienced runners who want to train at a higher volume and intensity. With up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode, the Forerunner 170 smartwatch not only keeps up on your runs but also gives you a more complete picture of your health, day after day.
Instinct 3 is the rugged 45 mm GPS smartwatch with a 0.9” display, built-in flashlight and unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions). With bolted construction, a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on your toughest adventures. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. To keep you on track, the Instinct 3 smartwatch includes a built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. Plus, multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life. Its 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries). Instinct 3 also includes Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported bank).
The easy-to-use Forerunner70 GPS running smartwatch has everything you need to start your running journey. Get features such as pace, distance and heart rate alongside more advanced training and recovery metrics — all on a bright AMOLED touchscreen display. Use the training readiness feature to know when you’re ready for a productive workout, and use training status to know if you’re training productively. For those who have a specific goal in mind or follow more structured training, there’s Garmin Coach personalized training plans — choose from beginner level with run/walk workouts and fewer runs per week all the way up to plans for more experienced runners who want to train at a higher volume and intensity. With up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 23 hours in GPS mode, the Forerunner 70 smartwatch not only keeps up on your runs but also gives you a more complete picture of your health, day after day.
| Pros for Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray - (2024) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance, Battery Life, Features, Accuracy, Ease of Use | There were no pros for this product— | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Features, Solar Charging, Flashlight | Battery Life |
| Cons for Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray - (2024) | |||
| User Interface | There were no cons for this product— | User Interface | There were no cons for this product— |
Specs
Does this watch have a oximeter?
Answered by GarminProductExpertYes, the Forerunner 165 has a built-in pulse ox blood oxygen saturation monitor.
Does it have fall detection?
Answered by GeoTraderThis watch does not have fall protection.
Can you get his messages and calls?
Answered by AnonymousYou’ll get notify but you can’t reply nor take the call through the watch.
Can u make and take calls and texts from this watch.
Answered by StefanyBYou can see text, Facebook messenger, incoming and outgoing calls and you can accept or deny your calls but you can’t speak thru it I would suggest looking into a Garmin with the speaker or music ability if that’s an important feature to you
Can you import maps or GPX files
Answered by JoseTYes
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