Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray - (2024)
Customers are saying
Customers have good things to say about the overall performance and outstanding battery life of this smartwatch. Users also appreciate its lightweight design, accurate workout and GPS tracking, and the comprehensive set of features tailored for runners. While the device is generally praised for being easy to use and fitting well, a few users noted that the interface could be more intuitive.
Features
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.
Specifications
- Screen Size30.5 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage4 gigabytes
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 374 reviews
- Overall Performance (134)
- Battery Life (104)
- Accuracy (37)
- Ease of Use (24)
- Features (18)
- User Interface (4)
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| Pros for Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray - (2024) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance, Battery Life, Ease of Use, Accuracy, Features | There were no pros for this product— | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Sleep Tracking, Design | 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— | Connectivity, Band Comfort, Button Quality, Step Counter, Size | There were no cons for this product— |
Specs
Questions & Answers
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 this vibrate for notifications and can you set a wake up alarm? I’m hard of hearing, I’m looking for something that vibrates for alarms, calls and texts.
Answered by RajUYes, and it’s perfect for both
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