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Garmin Forerunner 165
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Garmin Forerunner 165

49/100
Comparison indexNotable trade-offs
Original rating: 7.0/10 · Frandroid
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An approachable running watch for tracking workouts on an AMOLED screen. This profile covers the standard model without music storage, separate from the Forerunner 165 Music.

Mid-rangeReleased 2024
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Original rating: Frandroid · 7.0/10

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SPECIFICATIONS
Battery life
Up to 11 days; 19 h with GPS
Display
1.2-inch AMOLED, 390 × 390
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo; no multiband
Compatibility
iPhone and Android
Water resistance
5 ATM

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Strengths

  • Workout suggestions and morning report
  • Readable display and physical buttons

Weaknesses

  • No music storage on this version
  • No training readiness indicator
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT

Skip it for advanced triathlon tracking or music without a phone.

THE VERDICT

Who is it for?

An approachable running watch for tracking workouts on an AMOLED screen. This profile covers the standard model without music storage, separate from the Forerunner 165 Music.