Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Gray/Whitestone - (2024)

Solid product. Purchased to track my sleep, HR, and bc I’m training for Hyrox it’ll dial me in with detailed info. Use it everyday and sleep with it no problems. Alcohol swab daily to clean it after gym sessions. Durable. Very accurate and easy to use. Battery lasts about 10-14 days for me and I plug it in for about 2 hours and it’s good for another round. Simple!

Have used this watch every single say since I have purchased. Long battery life, easy to use, tracks everything accurately. Best smart watch I've owned.

Switched from an Apple Watch to the Garmin Forerunner 165 and I’m never going back! It is everything I needed in a running watch—lightweight, accurate, and incredibly user-friendly. The AMOLED display is crisp and easy to read even in bright sunlight, and the battery life easily lasts several days with daily GPS workouts. I love how smooth the GPS tracking is, and the heart rate and sleep tracking feel super reliable. The daily suggested workouts and training feedback keep me motivated without being overwhelming. Syncing with the Garmin Connect app is quick and seamless. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned runner looking for something lightweight but powerful, the Forerunner 165 is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend!

I recently got my hands on the Garmin Forerunner, and I have to say, it’s a game-changer for anyone serious about fitness. From the moment I put it on, I could tell this watch was built for performance. The tracking is incredibly accurate—whether it’s steps, heart rate, or GPS during runs, I’ve seen precise readings every time. The design is sleek and lightweight, making it comfortable to wear all day without feeling bulky. I especially love how customizable the watch faces are, so I can get all my stats at a glance without digging through menus. Battery life is excellent, easily lasting days even with continuous GPS use, which is perfect for long runs or multi-day activities. What really sets it apart is the integration with Garmin Connect. Syncing my workouts and analyzing my progress has never been easier. It even gives insights into recovery, sleep, and stress levels, which helps me optimize my training. Overall, the Garmin Forerunner isn’t just a watch—it’s a personal trainer on your wrist. Whether you’re a casual runner or a hardcore athlete, it’s worth every penny.

This replaces a Vivoactive 3 with a dying battery and I wish I had done it much sooner. I easily get 10 days on a charge, the display is bright and colorful, and it syncs instantaneously with the Garmin Connect app. Lots of health metrics and weather to boot. It has everything I need and some fun things I don't.

I bought my Garmin watch back in April, and I’ve really enjoyed using it. The sleep tracking and running metrics have been particularly helpful, and I genuinely feel that my running and overall fitness have improved since I started wearing it. The one area I would suggest improving is the alarm volume. Sometimes I struggle to hear it, and on a few occasions, I’ve wondered whether it went off at all. I did experience a battery issue in June or July, but since the watch was still under warranty, I was able to get a replacement. I haven’t had any issues with the replacement so far. Overall, I’ve been very happy with my Garmin watch and would absolutely continue wearing one. I’m also interested in exploring other models within the Garmin range as I continue working toward my fitness goals.

All the features work great, love that it tracks my sleep I enjoy getting my score in the morning! Also didn't know it would have the weather in my watch so that's a nice bonus. All the sports features work great. Happy with the purchase.

I am not a runner. Might not ever be. I have other ideas. What intrigued me was the sleep monitoring. But it is kind of off. I guess it is mostly accurate but sometimes off as much as a hour. But one recent period it recorded 3 1/2 hours when I was asleep for over 7. So it works as well as everything else around me. But

Had this about a month now, upgraded from my Forerunner 45 which served me well for a few years. The combination of the AMOLED display and touch screen of the FR165 alone is worth the cost of the watch. Data generated by this watch is much better and easy to actually view on the watch itself. The morning report is nice, access to various data points using the touch screen interface is really easy. I've been following the "Suggested Run" that the watch generates each day and really like this feature. For me, it seems to be spot on what I can do without being too little or too much. I consider this a real value.