Garmin Forerunner 165

43 mm
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Product details

Get ready to achieve your first running goals with the Forerunner 165 from Garmin. Track your speed, distance, and heart rate on the brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display. Get motivated by the Garmin Coach or daily training recommendations based on your previous activity and health data. The training effect helps you understand the benefits of your activity, and the recovery time advises you when you're ready for your next workout. This way, you can get closer to your goals step by step.

In addition to training, the Forerunner 165 also supports you in your daily life. Receive useful feedback on sleep, additional health features, and an outlook on the weather and upcoming appointments in the Morning Report. With smart features like Garmin Pay and Smart Notifications, along with a battery life of up to 11 days, you have the perfect companion on your wrist.

Key specifications

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clockBarometric altimeterCompassContactless paymentDate displayDatebooksFind my phoneSmart notificationsTimer + stopwatchWeather
Health functions
CaloriesCycle protocolHeart rate monitoringOxygen saturationPedometerSleep recordingStress levels
Activities
Climbing stairsCyclingFitnessInterval trainingRowingRunningSwimmingYoga
Operating system compatibility
AndroidiOS
Wristband material
Silicone
Case material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Item number
43037467

General information

Manufacturer
Garmin
Category
Smartwatches
Manufacturer no.
010-02863-21
Release date
5.3.2024

Colour

Exact colour description
Mist grey/whitestone

Watch properties

Watch type
Sports watch
Durability
Waterproof (5 ATM)
Operating system
Garmin
Operating system compatibility
AndroidiOS

Functions

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clockBarometric altimeterCompassContactless paymentDate displayDatebooksFind my phoneSmart notificationsTimer + stopwatchWeather
Health functions
CaloriesCycle protocolHeart rate monitoringOxygen saturationPedometerSleep recordingStress levels
Activities
Climbing stairsCyclingFitnessInterval trainingRowingRunningSwimmingYoga
Payment service
Garmin Pay
Sensors
AccelerometerAmbient light sensorCompassOptical heart sensorTemperature sensor
Localisation technology
GalileoGLONASSGPS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Screen technology
AMOLED
Display size (inches)
1.20"
Image resolution
390 x 390 pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
GreyWhite
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
One size
Strap width
22 mm
Strap description
Sports bracelet
Strap fastener
Buckle

Case properties

Case colour
Grey
Case material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Glass
Hardened glass
Shape of watch
Round
Case diameter
43 mm
Case thickness
11.60 mm
Case material
Polymer

Connectivity

Connectivity
ANT+Bluetooth

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
4 GB

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery life (without GPS)
11 days
Runtime (in GPS mode)
0.79 days
Battery size
Device specific
Battery life
11 days
battery runtime
0.03 years

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging/data cableDocumentation

Product dimensions

Weight
39 g

Package dimensions

Length
14.10 cm
Width
7.30 cm
Height
7.20 cm
Weight
132 g

Legal Notice

Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
Return policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

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Overall ratingVery good81/100
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RUNNERS WORLD Logo
RUNNERS WORLDSingle testReleaseMarch 2025

The 165 offers more functions than beginners can imagine in a running watch and more than ambitious runners need. With an RRP of 279 euros, the Garmin Forerunner 165 is a real price-performance tip. The slightly better equipped Garmin Forerunner 265 costs considerably more at 499 euros...

Very good80/100
PC Welt Online Logo
PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseJuly 2024
  • PositiveGood mix of sports and smartwatch functions
  • PositiveGood battery life
  • PositiveContains breadcrumb navigation
  • NegativeMissing training readiness measurement
  • NegativeNewer dual-band GPS missing
  • NegativeNot all users like the small housing

The Forerunner 165 makes buying a Garmin running watch with an AMOLED display more affordable. If you want more smartwatch functions and wellness monitoring, the Vivoactive 5 is the better choice. However, with an RRP of €299.99, it also costs more.

This test report belongs to a different type: Forerunner 165 (43 mm)
Very good84/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJuly 2024
  • PositiveGreat sports functions for running training
  • PositiveLavish equipment
  • PositiveBeautiful OLED display and top control
  • NegativeNo multisport and no training evaluation
  • NegativeLimited choice of sports
  • NegativeDisplay glass is not particularly robust
Very good80/100
techstage.de Logo
techstage.deSingle testReleaseJuly 2024
  • Positivebrilliant OLED display
  • Positivelong battery life
  • PositiveReliable training data
  • NegativePrice-performance could be better
  • NegativeTouch screen reacts hesitantly at times

The Forerunner 165 has a clear target group: it is aimed at people who want basic data such as distance, heart rate and pace, but who also want a brilliant OLED display. Until now, this was only available from Garmin at a significantly higher price. The range of functions has been skilfully reduced, nothing essential is missing...