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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 164 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the Forerunner 165's battery life, overall performance, accuracy, GPS functionality, and lightweight design. Many appreciate its ease of use and the quality of its screen and sleep tracking features. However, some customers wish the watch were slightly larger. The positive feedback significantly outweighs the negative comments regarding size.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch! ! !

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

    This replaced a five year old Apple watch. I wanted something that would sync with my Strava, etc. for bike riding as well as hiking, yoga, weight lifting and sleep monitoring. This watch fits the bill. I've no complaints at all. It is a very nice device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Switched from an Apple Watch Series 9 to a Garmin Forerunner 165 and am absolutely glad and do not doubt my choice at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great running watch.

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

    Excelente product. I am surprised by it's functions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Garmin 165

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

    In the second week of using it, the screen went black. After browsing a bit, I saw that it was normal — you just have to restart it. Despite this, it’s an excellent watch for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must buy

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

    Best buy I've ever gotten for tracking my exercise. Fantastic by A++

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good 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 best thing about this watch is the duration of the charge

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for Beginners Getting into Fitness

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

    This product is exceptional for those looking for a quality catch all fitness tracker. The activity selection includes a variety to chose from. Running, walking, cycling, bike riding, hiking and more. The Connect app has many features including beginner running programs. The cons. Depending on the location the gps is not as accurate when hiking. I hiked with another Garmin user (they have a Garmin fenix 7) the difference in distance was about 0.25-0.3 miles. Garmin recommends waiting a moment after starting the exercise to allow the GPS to establish. This doesn’t always work but when it does, the accuracy drops to about <0.1. The strength training recording is severely flawed. You can select to auto recognize exercises and reps however it’s typically inaccurate and can’t recognize a number of movements. When it can’t recognize movements it takes a guess which is more times than one incorrect. Even after disabling auto recognition there are still issues with logging exercises. Not a huge dealbreaker but battery life drastically decreases when Pulse Ox is enabled for maximum recoding intervals. Overall this has been a game changer in my fitness journey. Other features such as VO2 max and fitness age data, sleep recording and compatibility with My Fitness Pal calorie tracker are a plus.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin watch review

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

    Amazing watch. Love it and has been working great!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin 165

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

    User and Budget friendly when you just want to track your fitness goals like running for a couple miles or working out for an hour.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    watch

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

    this watch gives me all that i need, excellent purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PJ Review

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

    Does everything I need and more. Functional and sharp looking. Clear, readable fonts. Accurate heart rate.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Good

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

    Very Good smart wacth for to use in running and batery

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Forerunner 165

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

    This is my first time using the Garmin Forerunner 165, and I’m really impressed! As an active person, I love how easily it tracks my activities and provides results. One of my favorite features is the variety of watch faces; there are so many options, and I can change them easily. The performance and features make it a great fitness companion, and I’ve already recommended it to my friends.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Watch, Great price!

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

    The watch itself is great. Very responsive and bright colors in all lighting. I have larger wrist and the length of the band isnt as long as my old instance. I alsk dont like the 20mm wide band but coydlnt justify slending an extra $150 for the 265 just to have a little wider band. Overall, this watch does what i need it to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great customer service

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

    Excellent product great customer service. Knowledgeable folks on the ground

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Second Pair!

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

    I'm on my second Garmin watch, and I'm still amazed by how great the screen looks! The ability to customize the watch faces is a fantastic feature. The design is so clean and sleek that it feels far more premium than its price would suggest. It's truly a great value, and the affordability made it an easy decision.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beats Apple

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

    Love it, better than apple watch for runs. Never have to charge it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Watch

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

    The watch is great for running--it tells everything that is needed for cross country.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good watch

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

    Great watch, good readings, best sports mode and sleep mode

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my Garmin

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

    Love the product. Best Buy made it easy to order it online and pick it up the same day. Could not be happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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