Smartwatches and fitness wristbands are now real all-rounders: they serve as heart rate monitors and altimeters, count steps, calculate distances travelled and calories burned, sometimes using GPS, and analyse sleep patterns. Some can be used to play music, make phone calls or send and receive messages...
Garmin Forerunner 165
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Ready for 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 on when you're ready for your next workout. This way, you 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, other health features, as well as a weather outlook 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 ideal companion on your wrist.
Smartwatch functions | Alarm clock, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Contactless payment, Date display, Datebooks, Find my phone, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Weather |
Health functions | Calories, Cycle protocol, Heart rate monitoring, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Sleep recording, Stress levels |
Activities | Climbing stairs, Cycling, Fitness, Interval training, Rowing, Running, Swimming, Yoga |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Case material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
Item number | 43037467 |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Category | Smartwatches |
Manufacturer no. | 010-02863-21 |
Release date | 5.3.2024 |
Sales rank in Category Smartwatches | 51 of 2020 |
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Exact colour description | Mist grey/whitestone |
Watch type | Sports watch |
Durability | Waterproof (5 ATM) |
Operating system | Garmin |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
Smartwatch functions | Alarm clock, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Contactless payment, Date display, Datebooks, Find my phone, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Weather |
Health functions | Calories, Cycle protocol, Heart rate monitoring, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Sleep recording, Stress levels |
Activities | Climbing stairs, Cycling, Fitness, Interval training, Rowing, Running, Swimming, Yoga |
Payment service | Garmin Pay |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Compass, Optical heart sensor, Temperature sensor |
Localisation technology | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
Time display | Digital |
Screen technology | AMOLED |
Display size (inches) | 1.20" |
Image resolution | 390 x 390 pixels |
Wristband colour | Grey, White |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Wristband size | One size |
Strap width | 22 mm |
Strap description | Sports bracelet |
Strap fastener | Buckle |
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 | ANT+, Bluetooth |
Storage capacity | 4 GB |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
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 |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Charging/data cable, Documentation |
Weight | 39 g |
Length | 14.10 cm |
Width | 7.30 cm |
Height | 7.20 cm |
Weight | 132 g |
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30-day right of return
30-day right of return
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Xcoast1,9 %
- 9.Beurer2,1 %
- 9.Garmin2,1 %
- 11.Google2,2 %
- 12.Amazfit2,4 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 22.Google4 days
- 22.Huawei4 days
- 24.Garmin5 days
- 25.Apple7 days
- 25.CMF7 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Coros4,2 %
- 9.Hama4,7 %
- 10.Garmin4,8 %
- 11.Accutime4,9 %
- 12.Samsung5,2 %
Source: Galaxus
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Overall ratingVery good82/100
Without ratingNo rating
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
- Good mix of sports and smartwatch functions
- Good battery life
- Contains breadcrumb navigation
- Missing training readiness measurement
- Newer dual-band GPS missing
- Not 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
- Great sports functions for running training
- Lavish equipment
- Beautiful OLED display and top control
- No multisport and no training evaluation
- Limited choice of sports
- Display glass is not particularly robust
Very good80/100
- brilliant OLED display
- long battery life
- Reliable training data
- Price-performance could be better
- Touch 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...