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  • The text on the image reads: "START LIGHT Sat 01 100% - STOP UP 1010 38 13.5 DOWN BACK GARMIN." This text is likely related to the Garmin watch, which is designed for outdoor activities and sports. The watch displays the current time, date, and weather conditions, as well as other relevant information such as the percentage of battery life remaining, the altitude, and the distance traveled. The watch also features a stopwatch function, which can be used to track time intervals during activities.
  • TIMER LIGHT 25:32 START - STOP DISTANCE PACE UP 4.56 5:35 DOWN 155 BACK GARMIN
  • Today's suggestion: Tempo - 3x8:00@160 bpm - 50:00.
  • The text on the image reads: "GARMIN Forerunner 165 Quick Release 20".
  • Alt View 1. Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray.
  • Alt View 2. Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray.
  • Alt View 3. Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray.
  • Buying Guide: Garmin Smartwatches video 2 minutes 23 seconds
  • Forerunner 165 overview video video 1 minutes 14 seconds

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

Model:
010-02863-20
SKU:
6586585
Highly rated by customers for:
$199.99
Save $50
Comp. Value: $249.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 266 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch for its overall performance, impressive battery life, and comprehensive features tailored for runners. Users appreciate its lightweight design, accurate GPS, and ease of use, making it a reliable companion for various activities. The sleep tracking capabilities are also well-received. A small number of users expressed a desire for a slightly smaller size.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • 165 fan

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very clear, easy to see, plenty of options, perfect for me

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Great running and biking watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The menu can be a bit clunky at times but for starting out running and tracking anything health and fitness I highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Reason

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Motivates me to keep active by tracking my steps and overall activity

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellente running smartwatch!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellente smart watch. I have everything i need in it for running and for listening music without the need of carrying my phone with me!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • PlungePalz | Cold Plunging Activity Tracking

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love using it for my cold plunge sessions. The PlungePalz Garmin App is perfect for it!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought as a fathers day gift and he absolutely loves it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch. Love it. Does what I need it to do. Not critical, but wish they had a ruck feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • great!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like that i tracks my steps everyday and the pace of my running

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin Forerunner 165

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to read. I have had a Garmin watch for several years now and enjoy the watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good for outdoor activities and highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Not thrilled

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this watch because I had a FitBit previously but replaced it because the band was not strong to handle my workouts. It consistently fell off my wrist during the workout after a month. Garmin was the next best option at the store and it’s lacking ease of function and the auto sensing workout feature which was important to me and I believed was standard on most new watches. Not easy to use in my opinion and I’m in the technology field and believe it should be more intuitive to the user.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • òtimo

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Muito bom atendimento perfeito e entrega no prazo correto.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great running watch!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An excellent alternative for runners to the Apple Watch and the taylored running plans are great!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Quality, Nice price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recommend the Garmin 165, as a cheaper alternative, but has all the same specs as the Top forerunners.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • The watch was not clocking

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I gave this as a gift to my genx husband. He teied ro program and so did I. Took me forver to enter anyrhing and everything. I took it back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Great Running Watch.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Product! Great for running and keeping track of my runs and work out.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lots of features that I still need to get used to but like the looks and feel of the watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great product!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great item with very useful functions! Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin runners watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fit my 10 year old perfectly. Wish there were more colors available than just black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Upgrade from previous watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am still getting used to what each side button means Like the battery life

    I would recommend this to a friend
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