Forerunner 165, Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Black

This is an amazing product from Garmin. This is their entry level option and it’s very well made and good value for money. Better yet, got this around Thanksgiving so it was discounted. Very sturdy build with sleek design and quality materials and finish. Band could be an issue for larger persons but there are after market options available. Comes in a box with minimal items in it; charging cable (USB-C to Garmin’s proprietary attachment configuration) and a booklet. The user manual is available through a barcode that takes you to their PDF version of the manual, allowing for less bulk in the box. Tracks metrics well and offers a variety of functions to choose from, such as exercise tracking (across different activities), sleep tracking and certain lifestyle metrics such as heart rate and heart rate variability during sleep. Battery life is good but can vary depending on the notification settings you have as it vibrates to alert you of notifications as well. Great support and access to a variety of Garmin’s community activities and connections through the Garmin Connect app. Lots of challenges available too through the community functions in the app too, such as step goals, cycling and gym goals, swim goals etc. All in all, would recommend for anyone willing to make a low risk entry to Garmin’s platform or looking for a light weight option to help with activity tracking.

The Garmin Forerunner 165 Music has been a solid upgrade from an older Garmin model. Battery life stands out immediately, especially considering how active the watch always feels in the background with tracking and smart features running continuously. The watch is used for both indoor and outdoor running, and the improvements in treadmill run tracking are especially noticeable. Distance and pace feel far more accurate than previous generations, making indoor workouts much more reliable. The music functionality is another highlight. Even without subscribing to most of the compatible music services, the ability to download a few Amazon Music playlists directly to the watch has been extremely useful. Being able to run without a phone while still having music available is a major plus. Customization is another strong point. The option to create and use a personal background image for the watch face adds a nice personal touch and makes the device feel more tailored to individual preferences. The only real drawback is the size of the watch head. On a smaller wrist, the larger face can feel bulky and occasionally cause some unexpected discomfort, especially during longer wear periods. Overall, the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music delivers excellent battery life, strong running metrics, and impressive music capabilities, with only minor comfort concerns. A great choice for runners looking for a reliable and feature‑rich smartwatch.

This watch has been great so far. The battery life is impressive, especially for a smartwatch with a bright, colorful AMOLED display. The screen is clear, sharp, and easy to read in different lighting. Tracking is accurate for runs and daily activity, and the data feels reliable. It’s easy to use and does exactly what you expect from a Garmin running watch. Overall, a solid choice with strong battery life, great display quality, and dependable performance.

This watch has treated me well. I wasn't looking for a smart watch. I just wanted a GPS/Fitness Tracker. It has some of the capabilities of a smart watch. I get call, text, and notification updates. I use it as an alarm. The free "Connect" app is great. I can track all of my performance and health metrics. It calculates sleep score, stress level, heart rate, breathing rate, and a few others. The watch face is customizable. The menu is simple to use and navigate. There is a cool feature where the watch face switches to a sleep mode--black background, white stencil lettering, and dim lighting. I really like that feature, because it does have a really powerful LED display. I can read the watch through most of my sleeves. I did have a minor allergic reaction to the small loop that the watch band passes through. I ended up replacing the band with another option and my skin cleared up within days. No issues since.

The battery life is amazing, last at least 5 days doing exercise every day, its GPS Accuracy and heart rate tracking are very useful on my training. I’ll definitely buy it again if I have to.

I have been using a G-Shock GBX-100 for a couple of years now to track my runs but I also wanted to track my heart rate at the same time. This watch ticks all the boxes for me. - track steps - accurate distance (GPS) - track heart rate during runs bonus for me - running courses - coaching - resting recommendations - electronic wallet payment via Revolut (the only credit card supported in singapore) - basic navigation ie: direction/distance to a saved location - sync's with Strava and SG's Healthy 365 app - really bright visible day/night - uses standard quick release 20mm straps - charges very quickly via any USB C power source - lots more features as various apps can be downloaded into the watch, eg: compass, maps Charging is via a USB C cable that pokes into some exposed contacts at the back of the watch. The contacts being exposed to sweat/grime, I don't know how corrosion resistant those are. I had a "near" failure where it charged intermittently but fortunately it was resolved by cleaning the contacts.

Me parece una gran opción para personas que buscan correr más que lo básico. Tiene muy buena batería, usándolo como Smart Watch, dura aproximadamente una semana con entrenamientos. Se siente fluido, te da gráficas que es algo muy bueno, y tiene muchas opciones de personalización que eso está muy padre, en comparación con uno de la marca de la manzana que cuesta muchísimo. Me gusta que tiene varias opciones de deportes; puedes agregar widget, personalizar el color, las alarmas son muy fáciles de poner, se siente ligero, pero confiable, además de qué detecta cuando te lo quitas y hace que no gastes batería con los sensores, lo cual no tiene otras marcas que había probado de menor precio. Ahora entiendo por qué Garmin es un estándar en los entrenamientos. Recomiendo mucho comprarle una amiga, porque se rayan muy fácil, las pantallas táctiles.

Sono davvero entusiasta del mio nuovo Garmin Forerunner 165! Venendo da un modello precedente con display MIP, il passaggio all'AMOLED è stato un vero salto di qualità: lo schermo è brillante, nitido e reattivo, rendendo la lettura dei dati durante la corsa e la navigazione nei menu un piacere. **Punti di forza:** * **Display AMOLED eccezionale:** Luminoso, colorato e facile da leggere in qualsiasi condizione di luce. * **Leggero e comodo da indossare:** Non si sente al polso durante la corsa o durante il sonno. * **GPS preciso e affidabile:** Traccia accuratamente distanza, ritmo e percorso. * **Ampia gamma di profili sportivi:** Non solo corsa, ma anche ciclismo, nuoto, HIIT e molto altro. * **Metriche di allenamento utili:** Offre dati su frequenza cardiaca, VO2 max, Body Battery, stress e monitoraggio del sonno (inclusi i nap). * **Daily Suggested Workouts:** Suggerimenti di allenamento personalizzati in base al recupero e alle prossime gare. * **Garmin Coach:** Piani di allenamento adattivi gratuiti per diverse distanze. * **Morning Report:** Utile riepilogo mattutino con informazioni su sonno, recupero e previsioni meteo. * **Buona autonomia della batteria:** Dura diversi giorni con un utilizzo normale e diverse ore con il GPS attivo. * **Garmin Pay:** Pagamenti contactless direttamente dal polso. * **Smart Notification:** Ricevi le notifiche del telefono direttamente sull'orologio. * **Interfaccia utente fluida e personalizzabile.** **Punti deboli (minori):** * **Mancano alcune metriche avanzate presenti su modelli più costosi (Training Status, Training Load, Training Readiness).** * **GPS a singola banda (non dual-band).** * **Non ha un profilo specifico per il triathlon (anche se si possono tracciare le singole attività).** **Conclusione:** Il Garmin Forerunner 165 è un eccellente smartwatch per la corsa che offre un ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo. Il display AMOLED è un vero punto di forza, e le numerose funzionalità dedicate al running e al benessere lo rendono un compagno ideale per l'allenamento quotidiano e per preparare le gare. Nonostante alcune piccole mancanze rispetto ai modelli di fascia superiore, lo consiglio vivamente a chi cerca un orologio da corsa affidabile, performante e con un display moderno. Cinque stelle meritatissime!

Erg blij mee. Had nog niet eerder een smartwatch dus even wennen, maar ik kan nu niet meer zonder denken. Je kunt eigen custom sporten instellen dus dat is fijn. Hij is volgens mij ook best accuraat.

very good and accurate good battery life