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Garmin Forerunner 165
$249.99
ColorSlate Gray/Black
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Highlights
- Easy-to-use running smartwatch with built-in GPS for pace/distance and wrist-based heart rate; brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 43 mm size
- Up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode
- Reach your goals with personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt based on performance and recovery; use Garmin Coach and race adaptive training plans to get workout suggestions for specific events
- 25+ built-in activity profiles include running, cycling, HIIT, strength and more
- As soon as you wake up, get your morning report with an overview of your sleep, recovery and training outlook alongside weather and HRV status (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- With training effect and training effect labels, you’ll see how your workouts impact your fitness and understand the primary benefit achieved from your workout.; recovery time lets you know how long you need to recover before your next high-effort workout
- Safety and tracking features, including incident detection (during select outdoor activities) and Assistance, send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your compatible smartphone; requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
- Never miss a call or text with smart notifications from your paired Android™ or Apple® smartphone
- Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay™ contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go (with a supported country and payment network)
- See your health and fitness information, connect and compete with friends, and sign up for challenges to earn badges and more in the Garmin Connect™ smartphone app
Description
Go ahead — sign up for that race, and train brilliantly with the easy-to-use Forerunner® 165 GPS running smartwatch. With pace, distance and heart rate, you’ll see your progress shine on the watch’s AMOLED touchscreen display while Garmin Coach and race adaptive training plans help you chase your goals. Wake up to your morning report to see health insights alongside an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Use training effect and training effect labels to see how your workouts impact your fitness and to understand the primary benefit achieved from your workout. Then, check recovery time to know how long to take it easy between runs. Pair your watch to your smartphone, and your notifications will show up right on your wrist. Get a more complete picture of your health, not just a glimpse, from your Forerunner 165 smartwatch, with up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
Features: Slate Gray, Black (band)
Weight: 1.37 Ounces
Water Resistance: Water-Resistant
Product Model: Garmin Forerunner 165
Electronics Condition: New
Electronics Features: Compass, Lap Time, Lap Memory, Stopwatch, Calendar Notifications, Mobile Payment Technology, Built-In GPS, Reminders to Move, Smartphone Compatible, App Notifications, Touchscreen Display, Quick Launch Buttons, Text Notifications, Call Notifications, Customizable Watch Faces
Connection Type: USB-C
Material: Watch Band: Silicone
Includes: User Manual, USB Cable
Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android
Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi, ANT+, Bluetooth
Screen Size: 1.2 Inches
Activities tracked: Swimming, Running, Climbing, Pilates, Daily Workout Memory, Walking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Elliptical Training, Weights, Custom Activity Tracking, Yoga, Cycling
Maximum Battery Charge Life: 20 Days
Metrics Measured: Active Minutes, Blood Oxygen Level (SpO2), Daily Distance, Speed, Stress Level, Heart Rate, Elevation Climbed, Total Steps, Sleep Interruptions, Floors Climbed, Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality, Sleep Stages, Calories Burned, Maximum Speed, Average Speed, VO2 Max
Material: FRP (Fiber-reinforced Polymer)
Battery: 1 Non-Universal Lithium Ion
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 91717671
UPC: 753759326593
Item Number (DPCI): 057-03-0073
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 8 inches length x 6.9 inches width x 5.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.29 pounds
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The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a versatile smartwatch that excels in tracking fitness activities, making it ideal for both casual and serious runners. Guests appreciate its impressive battery life, accurate GPS, and a wide range of features including sleep tracking and workout analysis. While some find the learning curve steep, many are thrilled with the watch's performance and functionality, making it a valuable tool for enhancing their fitness journey.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.5 out of 5 stars with 352 reviews
5 out of 5 stars
24 October, 2025
originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Great watch
My whole family has Garmin watches now. They hold up grate, are very reliable and usable.
5 out of 5 stars
22 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Quality watch
The watch is durable and smart, I am happy I added it to my collection.
4 out of 5 stars
20 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
New to Me.
I have been learning the different screens to better understand the all the all the features. Since I am an older person, I am slowly figuring it out. Mainly I use it for running and biking. After completing each event/outing, I found out that there were a few more things I needed to do before it was saving the results.
5 out of 5 stars
20 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Simplistic and accurate
Bought my Garmin FR165 around 2 months ago and have loved it ever since. To costumize the face to show the data I look for (steps, run, weather)... and so many other options is so helpful. The accuracy is on point. It feels durable and looks great, even on a night out. As a beginner (runner), this is all I need to keep me honest and on schedule with my runs.
3 out of 5 stars
19 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Ok but was looking for health readings.
Nice band. Charges fast and holds it for days. Still trying to figure out some features. Was expecting more health readings, like pulse ox. Instructions are minimal.
1 reply from Care team - 13 days ago
Good morning! I attached some links for pulse ox and heart rate on your device. If you have something specific that you would like to know with the watch you can search in the top right corner of the manual. • "Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings" - http://ms.spr.ly/6427sAtUx • "Heart Rate Features" - http://ms.spr.ly/6428sAtUI • "Getting Started" - http://ms.spr.ly/6429sAtUL If it is easier to call and have someone walk through the watch you can definitely do that! Our phone number for North America is 1-800-800-1020. The office is opened Monday through Friday, between 7am - 7pm Central Time.
2 out of 5 stars
18 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
One size doesn't fit all
After doing research on which smart watch to purchase I was excited about my decision to purchase a Forerunner 165, but in taking it out of the box and discovering that the watch band was so small, it fit on the last notch. I'm not sure if this is intentional so you buy additional accessories, but I'm rethinking my decision and it might be a return. It's unfortunate because I use a Garmin cycling computer and appreciate the data available after my rides and was hoping to enhance it with a Garmin watch.
1 reply from Care team - 14 days ago
I would recommend contacting our Product Support team for the sizing issue of the band. They can take a look and see what other band options we have that might fit better on your wrist. Our phone number for North America is 1-800-800-1020. The office is opened Monday through Friday, between 7am - 7pm Central Time. Have a great day!
5 out of 5 stars
16 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
FORERUNNER
Best watch. Way better than apple. Plan on getting an instinct for sure.
5 out of 5 stars
15 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Love this watch
I’ve been using it for two weeks and I can’t remember life before. It’s so awesome!
5 out of 5 stars
13 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Phenomenal Training Plans
I got this watch a month ago, and I'm really impressed with its ability to adapt the running plan to how I'm doing. It changes the pace and goals based on sleep and what it records. In this short time, Garmin has helped me to realize that I can run faster and farther than I realized I could. I watched a YouTube tutorial to set the watch up and haven't looked back. 5/5 recommend! If you're on the fence, this watch is absolutely worth it!
5 out of 5 stars
13 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Runners go too.
I've been running with a forerunner for many years my favorite go too.
1 out of 5 stars
2 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
couldn't get it to work
Had trouble getting it to work, was on the phone with your service dept two times , over an hour in total. Eventually returned it and got a Whoop.
2 out of 5 stars
2 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
TOO Much!
It has too much stuff on it. For a runner, I wish that I still had the Forerunner 210, but the construction on it fell apart.
1 reply from Care team - 1 month ago
These devices certainly do offer many features, and can seem a bit overwhelming. We would be happy to assist you further with your devices features and functionality. Please connect with our support team using the following link: http://ms.spr.ly/6428salPE
5 out of 5 stars
1 October, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Amazing!
This watch was a gift and it's amazing! It's very accurate !
1 out of 5 stars
30 September, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Way smarter than I am!
I currently use an Apple watch. It has its drawbacks, the battery being one, but I was able to figure it out really easily. I bought the Garmin Forerunner 165 thinking it would be better because of the things I's heard about how it holds a battery charge for days. I have not been able to get familiar enough with it to feel comfortable with using it as an everyday watch. It's very difficult for me to use. I boxed it back up and that's where it'll stay. Should have stuck with Apple!
5 out of 5 stars
30 September, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Works great!
All the features work great, love that it tracks my sleep I enjoy getting my score in the morning! Also didn't know it would have the weather in my watch so that's a nice bonus. All the sports features work great. Happy with the purchase.
5 out of 5 stars
30 September, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Great in all
I bought this because my xc season started and I want a watch that fit my needs the garmin 165 changed it all it not only helped improve but changed the way I ran and made me more conscious on my runs and self improvement the watch is amazing garmin never let's me down
1 out of 5 stars
23 September, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Can't figure it out.
They have so many foreign languages in there. I can't figure it out every once in a while. You see a English word.
1 reply from Care team - 1 month ago
I understand where you are coming from and apologize for the frustration that this has caused. Please reach out to our support team so we are able to take a closer look at what's going on. Here is a link with all their contact information: http://ms.spr.ly/6427sqYWH
5 out of 5 stars
22 September, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 165
I bought this forerunner a month ago since i started taking running serious. I honestly love the feel of the watch light weight and small enough to where it doesn’t look like a women’s watch on a man but small enough to where i forget it’s there sometimes first watch i could sleep with on. 10/10
5 out of 5 stars
19 September, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Solid Fitness Watch
First Garmin watch. This has the perfect number of features with a decent battery life.
5 out of 5 stars
19 September, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Great watch for beginner
I have 3 weeks with the watch and has been handy to me, I started my running journey and I absolutely love the watch. I only take it off to charge it. The battery is very good. The watch is comfortable and light.