Garmin Forerunner® 165, Running Smartwatch, 43mm, Whitestone

Functions perfectly. Makes such an insightful difference in my fitness journey. No issues with charging or connectivity. I thought it might have a larger face than what would be comfortable for a woman’s wrist, but fits great. Doesn’t get in the way or feel obtrusive. Lightweight and I forget I’m wearing it. I appreciate the sleep report I get every morning as well, it’s a feature that’s made me more mindful of my habits and helped me form a better routine. I bought an aftermarket band because silicone irritates my skin, but otherwise looks and feels great.

Ok so I purchased this Garmin 165 watch for just $200. So the price was excellent. It has a nice bright amoled screen and has a good build quality. However, I only use this watch as a fitness, wellness and running watch. That is, I turned off the notifications. I don't see the point of trying to read a notification or message on a watch face when my phone is right next to me. So with notifications turned off I got 13 days of battery life before the watch went down to 9%. I also do not have on the "always on display". With this set up you can get 13 days of regular (non smart watch) use. This is what I wanted the most, a descent battery. So having to just charge the watch every 2 weeks or twice a month is really great. I also wore the watch every day and did walking workouts. One thing to note : I DID NOT SLEEP WITH THE WAATCH ON... I do not know if that helped the battery life but I generally do not sleep with any watched or rings or anything restrictive when I sleep.. I need comfort... lol.. But I did sleep one night with it and it was comfortable.. just not my thing... but great watch, connected to GPS is seconds, gives good info in the app and is comfortable. Highly recommend for someone who is into fitness... it can track most activities like running, walking, swimming, hiking, trail run, in door run etc.. most general activities.... look... there is really no need to go out an buy a $500 or $900 watch.. this one does the job at $200.. no point getting a watch that gives you tons of stats that you will not use or understand... if you do triathlons or want those pretty maps on the watch then by all means get the more expensive watch but if you just want to keep healthy and run.. then this watch is prefect..

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.

A great fitness watch! Lots of customizable settings, great battery life, and accurate tracking. It integrates easily with iPhone and looks stylish as well. Great value for the price!

I come to Garmin from 7 years of Fitbit, and this watch runs circles around any Fitbit. Since I am not a runner, I was a little nervous that the watch might be too limiting but that is not the case at all. You can select from a lot of activities, ranging from walking to swimming, and everything in between. The GPS is spot on and all metrics seem very accurate. I'm not too sure about the accuracy of the individual sleep zones though, but my overall sleep score for each night has been on par with what it was with Fitbit. The amoled screen is amazing and very easy to see even in the brightest sunlight. The watch is very light and the band is very comfortable. I am so glad I made the switch and highly recommend the Forerunner 165.

I would like to express my satisfaction with my Garmin Forerunner 165 Watch item. It is very accurate, reliable, and extremely helpful for my daily training and running activities. The battery life, GPS performance, and health tracking features are excellent. Thank you for creating such a high-quality and user-friendly product. Keep up the great work!👍🙏

Great watch that has a lot of functions such as, running, biking, swimming, walkinh, etc. It also tracks your sleep, calories, and steps. It doesn’t dissapoint and it has helped me PR in a bunch of races.

I've had my Forerunner 165 for a little over a month and I love it. I'm not a runner, I purchased this watch to help me improve my health by keeping track of it. I do hike/ walk, and workout. Had a Garmin vivo years ago which was excellent (2015-). Have had several lower priced smart watches recently but they just weren't accurate. So, I decided to go back to Garmin, and they still had my info from my Vivo days. Pros- Extremely clear (AMOLED) screen, even in full sun. Large array of watch faces (many paid) in connect IQ. The watch face in my first photo is a paid face (BLACK GRID). Swipe face- you do not have to press buttons. Just too much work if I had to press buttons continually for changes and settings. Speaking of- SO many cool settings! Lock device - took me a few weeks to realize I had this option. Locks your watch face screen so your movements don't change your watch settings. Weather, GPS, maps, TONS of stats (some of these need paid faces to show). You can join Garmin Connect + for a ton of additional stats and info and health tracking. Too many positives to list here. For the price this is an excellent smart watch. It fits my 7.5" wrist well. No irritation from the silicone band. Durability- GET a screen protector. There's no guarantees you won't accidently hit the face on a hard surface. I've learned from cheaper smart watches the faces can crack. The outter shell is very durable on this watch. Overall this watch is comfortable, you can change bands if you wish. It's mostly extremely accurate (few glitches and inaccuracies as I'll mention in cons). Very clear, bright, easy to read face even with my 66 year old eyes. Cons- These cons are not negatives just issues to deal with. Most people dont have "perfect health" so Garmin is going by your stats it picks up-yes, but doesn't know pain, fatigue, overall doesn't know your daily health conditions. No way to input your health conditions If you're sick, can't input this info either, so you'll be getting move, water, etc. reminders. Kind of silly in my opinion. Why not have an option in the Connect app to add these daily stats? Recovery times can be extreme- I try to follow the suggested recovery times but Garmin sometimes makes them extreme. Example - walking slowly around my small yard, dead heading flowers with clippers during recovery time (this moving around felt good) the Garmin felt I was exerting myself too much and added 7 hours to my recovery time. So it's not guaging my movements and stats correctly all of the time. Take it with a grain, its a "machine". Any activity drains battery. I've scaled way back on watch activities like messages, GPS maps, etc because they REALLY drain your battery. I'd have to charge it daily (or more) which I don't want to do. These are all fun activities to use on your watch, but they are very draining. My watch has days where it disconnects and connects to Bluetooth constantly. Don't know if its a watch issue or an issue on my end but it drives me crazy some days. I've restarted my phone and watch and sometimes this resolves the issue, sometimes not. It does NOT affect the watch performance though. It is still adding steps, etc. EXCELLENT smart watch.

Excelente! Cumpre o que promete! Foi presente e a pessoa adorou!

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.

I’ve been using the Garmin Forerunner 165 for a few weeks now, and it’s honestly one of the best purchases I’ve made for running and daily tracking. The bright touchscreen is gorgeous—super vibrant and easy to read even in direct sunlight, which makes checking stats mid-run a breeze. GPS is spot-on for pace and distance, wrist-based heart rate feels accurate, and I love the adaptive training suggestions and recovery insights that help me avoid overdoing it. Battery life is solid too—easily lasts a full week with regular runs, and up to 11 days in smartwatch mode. Lightweight, comfortable to wear all day, and packed with way more features than I expected at this price point. If you’re getting into running or want a reliable Garmin without breaking the bank, this is it. Highly recommend!

Primeras impresiones: Minimalismo en estado puro El Garmin Forerunner 165 entra por los ojos si eres fan de lo simple y funcional. No es el típico reloj con acabados premium, pero sí transmite ligereza y un diseño sin cosas de más. Si buscas algo minimalista que acompañe tu día, da el pego tanto para salir a correr como para ponértelo todo el día sin que moleste o cante. ¡Corre sin distracciones! Este reloj es la definición de “ponértelo y listo”. Si lo tuyo es correr (ya sea por hobby, para entrenar en serio o simplemente porque te ayuda a respirar mejor), el Forerunner 165 deja de lado los extras sobrantes y se concentra en lo más importante: medir bien tu distancia, ritmo, frecuencia cardíaca y darte datos útiles mientras corres o andas. El GPS engancha rápido y el seguimiento es acertado, casi sin margen de error como cabría esperar de un Garmin. Salud y motivación al toque ¿No te importa contar pasos? No pasa nada, el reloj lo hace igual. ¿Te mola controlar tu sueño o tus niveles de estrés? También puedes hacerlo con este modelo, aunque no esperes mil funciones premium ni datos mega avanzados. Es perfecto para quien quiere lo básico, pero bien hecho y fácil de entender, sin mil menús ni complicaciones. Autonomía y extras La batería es otro puntazo: aguanta fácil una semana sin drama, incluso entrenando varios días. A diferencia de gamas más caras, aquí no tienes pago inalámbrico ni respuesta a mensajes, pero sí las notificaciones básicas para que no te pierdas nada importante mientras corres. ¿Para quién es? En resumen, el Forerunner 165 es ideal si buscas un reloj para iniciarte en el running o simplemente quieres uno sencillo y confiable, sin gastar un dineral ni pelearte con funciones que nunca usarás. Siempre va al grano, es cómodo y discreto, y cumple con lo esencial para motivarte cada día a salir a correr o moverte más, especialmente si eres de los que disfruta las cosas sin exceso de complicaciones.

The package did not come in good condition, but fortunately the watch was not affected. It's a great product, perfect for both the gym and running, which was exactly what I was looking for. Good balance between price and quality