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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 17 reviews

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94%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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Reliable product

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

    Very good product. Good for beginner-mid level endurance athletes

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    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:
    Gps accuracy, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    Light weight and accurate GPS tracking. I love the vivid colors in the sum

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

    A great running companion

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

    After multiple marathons, half marathons and countless other running events, I finally caved and got a Garmin watch. So far, the watch makes tracking my runs easier and I could connect it to the app I’ve been using all these years so I can compare times. I opted for a lower cost Garmin, because I wasn’t convinced I’d wear it. But this watch really has everything I need, and I’m intrigued by all the stats reported so I’m wearing it! And it’s made me better at answering my phone since it alerts me when my always-on-silent phone is ringing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Runners

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

    Garmin Forerunner 165 is perfect for runners who values convenience and durability on the go. It is ideal for tracking pace, distance, heart rate, and recovery insights

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Love this watch it came in very quick. My daughter says its very efficient and helpful to track her running journey. Defenitly get it if you're already thinking about it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    Absolutely love it. I’ve had over a month now and it is fantastic. Battery life last forever and it is great to track runs/bike rides. I definitely recommend this watch

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Forerunner 165

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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 my Forerunner 165. Its very comfortable for my small wrist and it can go several days on a charge.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    I switched over from the Apple watch and I am not disappointed. The run tracking is great and the battery life is amazing!

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

    Garmin Forerunner 165

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

    Super excellent for outgoing & working out watch.Really recommend if your looking for a watch to start.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fitness tracker

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

    Great battery life, very robust. Liking the interface on the watch and app as well.

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

    Harmon forerunner

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

    Excellent device for the price, it was a Christmas gift. The recipient was very excited.

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

    Very good fitness watch

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

    If you are looking for a good all around fitness watch, this is the one to get. Pretty much tracks everything you could ask it too, and is very accurate at doing so. I weightlift and run so it’s a nice medium for a watch in that sense.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Watch Ever

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

    The battery life is great, the os is easy to use and understand.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase, great value

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

    Works great! Can’t complain. Came clean and brand new.

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

    Happy Customer

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

    Love the brand, love the watch. It has a sporty look

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Smart Watch

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

    I bought this watch after speaking with the sales clerk. Got home , opened box to read instructions, but there were none. I could not figure out how to operate before touching the watch and decided it would not do what i thought it would. I am returning it .

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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