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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 333 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the product's excellent overall performance, outstanding battery life, and accurate tracking capabilities. They also highly value its comprehensive features, ease of use, and lightweight design, including reliable GPS and beneficial sleep tracking. A minor point of concern for some users is that the user interface could be more intuitive.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch Review

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

    Great fitness smartwatch with accurate GPS, bright display, and long battery life. It is lightweight, comfortable, and perfect for running, workouts, and health tracking. One of the best value Garmin watches for everyday users.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Ease of use, Features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    wife loves it

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

    Got this for my wife who is a marathon runner and she absolutely loves it. She was a fan of the Fitbits but says this watch is much more accurate and has more features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life, Ease of use, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    yes please

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

    best watch i own. battery lasts days before needing a charge again. track what i want it to track. quick and easy to understand

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Forerunner165

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

    Great watch. The watch is very durable and the battery life is great. Battery lasts one full week. The watch is also easy to recharge.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable, Reliable, and Great for Runners

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

    I absolutely love my Garmin Forerunner 165. The watch band is noticeably more comfortable than the generic device I was using before, which makes it easy to wear all day. It charges quickly and holds a charge for a long time. I haven’t tracked the exact battery life, but it lasts long enough that I rarely have to think about charging it, which I really appreciate. One of the main reasons I chose this watch was the run coach, and it has been incredibly helpful as I train for my first 5K. The coaching features feel encouraging and practical rather than overwhelming. I also love the stopwatch and the run mode features—especially how the watch alerts me if my pace is too slow or too fast based on my finish goal. That real-time feedback keeps me focused and motivated during my runs. Overall, this watch has been a great upgrade and has made my training more enjoyable and consistent.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch for running and every day use.

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

    Easy to set up. Pretty accurate readings. Light weight. Good software features for running. Good battery life. Overall great purchase for this price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    No complains so far. Battery life is crazy good. I love the size. I will probably upgrade in a couple of years to something a little bigger with more functions but coming from an Apple Watch this was a great jump.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for runners

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

    The Garmin Forerunner 165 GPS works phenomenal—fast GPS lock, accurate tracking, and super easy to use. Perfect for both daily runs and long training sessions!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing watch! Sleek, Smart & Reliable

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

    I’ve been using this watch for a few weeks now and I’m genuinely impressed. It looks so sleek on the wrist, modern, lightweight, and goes with everything from gym clothes to dressy outfits. The battery life is way better than I expected, and the screen is super clear and responsive. What really sold me though is the health and fitness tracking. It’s accurate, easy to use, and actually motivates me to move more throughout the day. I love being able to check messages, control music, and track my sleep without needing to constantly pick up my phone. If you’re thinking about getting a smartwatch, THIS is the one. It’s the perfect balance of style, functionality, and performance. 10/10 recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Battery life, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin is AMAZING

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

    AMAZING! The best watch I have ever gotten. It has everything I need as a runner and way more! Works very well and is super accurate. Watch battery is amazing and screen display is awesome. Arrived on time looking perfect!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Health Changer

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

    Love everything about it. Charge last up to 13 days. Keeps track of my steps , sleep, heart beat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Features, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    It’s dope, I recommend because of the battery life and features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great entry level

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While this watch may be minimalistic, it's what I personally like because everything you need is in this little watch. Especially if you're just starting your physical fitness journey with personalized workouts and overall levels and benchmarks to see where you stand. It's a great entry level watch of course missing some of the bells and whistles of the more expensive ones but if you're starting out this will do just the job

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Garmin watch review

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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 has been everything that was advertised. Great interface and functionality. Mostly use for heart rate and sleep tracking but the fact that it allows for tracking data trends in multiple areas, it offers a peace of mind with overall health.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Garmin has been helpful with my training for a marathon. Its battery life is outstanding. I’ve enjoyed the sleep tracking features too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best in the world

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

    It's the best I could buy for my sport I was about to get depressed when I started training to be a runner and now I was able to buy my Garmin with you and it was the best thank you very much for everything you helped me

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for me

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

    I had a very old Forerunner and after 10yrs the battery died which it is nla. I wasn't sure i wanted another Garmin, so I tried Fitbit, Galaxy and a different Garmin and none worked out. I finally caved and bought this Forerunner 165 and I love it. I wanted something simple and theres so much more on this watch then i expected. So many options, Running, treadmill, walking, biking, swimming, heart rate, music and tells you the pace, your averagepace, so much.. Also, the battery last days and even tells you the batterypercentage. Ignore the bad reviews, this watch is great. Just buy it!!!!

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

    Great tool for hunters and more!

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

    My husband loved his Garmin! He is getting very good use out of it. He loves the GPS when hunting, he doesn’t need his phone out. He also loves that it gives him feedback on his sleep and heart.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You don’t need more than this one

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

    5day battery with daily 45min run. Charging time 2h. Great gps signal. Great sleeping tracker. Great notifications from phone. Very light and comfy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Purchase

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

    This watch is very good for focusing on your workouts. I really enjoy how focused it keeps you apart from the outside world distractions. One of the great things about this watch is that you will only hav to charge it once and it maintains its battery life for almost tone week!!! I also appreciate the accuracy of the GPS tracking and how accurately it tracks your steps and your workout goals. If you purchase this watch you wont regret it.

    I would recommend this to a friend