Garmin Forerunner 165 Smartwatch Mist Gray/Whitestone
$249.99
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The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a versatile and stylish smartwatch that excels in fitness tracking and user-friendliness. Guests appreciate its long battery life, vibrant display, and extensive features that cater to both casual users and serious athletes. Many find it easy to navigate and customize, making it a great companion for running, cycling, and other activities. While some guests have experienced minor issues, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting its reliability and performance.
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 494 reviews
quality: 3 out of 5
value: 2.67 out of 5
50% would recommend
2 recommendations
3 out of 5 stars
26 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Good Watch
Watch us nice but the wrist band is very fragile and small. The photo did it no just so be careful when making the purchase.
4 out of 5 stars
25 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
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It's a good smart watch but it could be improved: 1. why do I have to tell it what I'm going to do? (biking, tennis, etc.) ... it should just know 2. when I travel to different zones it takes a while to adjust the time
4 out of 5 stars
22 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
(no review title)
I like it so far. Still figuring it out. Haven't been running, im hurt currently
5 out of 5 stars
22 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
I Love It, I Am Never Going Back!
Twice my apple watch died while having a full battery. Both times I was PR'ing on a run. I immediately took it off, gave it away and went to the store and bought this Garmin. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. I charge it once a week, it tracks my sleep, my runs, my bike rides, and still have plenty of juice in it after I do all of those activities. Highly Recommend.
5 out of 5 stars
21 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Switched from the Apple Watch to Garmin.
Recently purchase the Forerunner 165 and have been thoroughly liking the simplicity of it. I know it's not the higher end Garmin and to be frank, I switched over from the Apple Watch and have been truly enjoying the switch. It's nice to go back to what a fitness watch is supposed to be, "Fitness." Yes getting notifications is handy, etc. But once you experience using the watch for the basics and to track your fitness, Garmin is the way to go.
5 out of 5 stars
21 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
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Honestly one of the best watches I've ever worn. It's durable, tells me exactly what I need, and doesn't have too many fancy gadgets that may overwhelm some. I've worn Fitbit, Apple Watch, etc and this is a watch that I will get again once it stops working.
5 out of 5 stars
21 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
(no review title)
Such a great informative watch and for the price it’s unbelievable.
5 out of 5 stars
19 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Very Happy With It
I've had it about a week now and it can feel overwhelming, due to all the features, but it's doing everything I needed and then some.
5 out of 5 stars
19 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great upgrade from Apple!
I absolutely love my Garmin and I’m glad I made the switch from my Apple Watch.
5 out of 5 stars
19 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great features
I am so happy to update! Love this watch. It has all the features I needed to get into longer runs.
5 out of 5 stars
18 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great features and So cute!
My forerunner 165 has changed my running & lifestyle for the better! Incredible features, easy to navigate & set up, and so cute overall! I absolutely recommend!
3 out of 5 stars
16 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Expected more
I know this isn't the most expensive Forerunner, but it wasn't cheap. I expected more. It has frequently been incorrect on mileage. Not by much, but still enough to be annoying. If I go for an out and back run, I shouldn't have to run around my neighborhood to get my mileage on the return because the watch tracked incorrectly. Three miles out should be three miles back. Not with this watch. I also frequently have issues with the audio prompts and have to stop mid-run to fix it. Watch is still connected, audio prompts are on, but the watch just doesn't give them until I turn Bluetooth off and back on. I just expected more from a Garmin. I had a years old 935 that works better than this.
4 out of 5 stars
13 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Cool watch!
First smart watch. Overall very happy with the watch and glad I purchased it! (For context I'm a serious cyclist that tracks "training" rides with my Edge 840 (also a great product!). Im on a Garmin Coach plan, I'm drinking the cool aid so to say...). Wanted the watch for health metrics, (I also do a lot of trail work and other active stuff) and most importantly simple tracking of mountain bike rides when I don't want to fuss with a heart rate strap and computer. Text notifications are bonus and more beneficial than I thought they wound be. Everything was easy to setup with Connect etc. I'm happy to track rides with it but the heart rate is not very accurate and lags pretty hard. (This is a function of the optical sensor and is simply the way they are is my understanding, I was curious to see how far off it would be, and yeah, its pretty far off sometimes....). I can also sync my HR strap to it so that's an option. This is one of the most affordable in the Garmin line, it does what I want it to (and is lower profile also!). Not sure why these aren't recommended more for cyclists? It also does not support power meters, I don't own one so irrelevant to me...
5 out of 5 stars
12 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great start
I bought the Garmin 4Runner several weeks ago. my Fitbit did it's annual breakdown after the warranty ran outand. decided to get something a bit more sturdy and so far I'm extremely pleased decided to get something a bit more sturdy and so far I'm extremely pleased . I love the functions and with any luck will find the balance of them over the next few weeks. we'll report back then
2 out of 5 stars
11 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Unmet Expectations
I received this refurbished watch as a replacement after experiencing Live Track failures with two previous devices from the same brand. It arrived ahead of schedule and appeared to be in like-new condition, but it has significant battery performance issues. Although the battery indicator estimates up to 12 days on a full charge, the watch drops below 20% or shuts down completely by the following morning. As a result, it must remain on the charger overnight to be usable the next day. I completed all recommended troubleshooting steps, but the issue persists. Unfortunately, this watch did not resolve the Live Tracking issues, which leads me to believe the underlying problem may be software-related. I had been considering an upgrade, but after problems with a third watch, I no longer view this as a reliable option. I hope this feedback helps to resolve both issues.
2 out of 5 stars
10 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Forerunner 165 too complicated
There are so many options available that it is very difficult to setup and navigate. I am replacing a 20+ year old Forerunner. I only need basics to manage time, pace and GPS miles. This is classic case of too much technology.
5 out of 5 stars
9 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Won over a reluctant user!
Great watch! I bought for my husband to track his runs (after him fighting me for years) and he is very impressed with it and said he should have gotten one sooner!
4 out of 5 stars
9 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Really like the easy to see display.
I would have rated this watch 5 stars if instructions were included. Over the past years, I went through 4 VivoFit watches. I had no problem figuring out how to time my walks & runs. I really like my Forerunner 165 but, it came with no complete instructions, i have many issues. My sleep was tracked for the first 2 weeks. Now after having to charge it back up, it is not. It tells me, "No sleep detected". I don't know how to start & stop my walks, etc. If I could just get some clear instructions, I could rate it 5 stars in my next review. Thanks.
5 out of 5 stars
8 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Easy transition!
Switching from Apple Watch because it didn’t sync well with heart rate monitor and other sensors. My forerunner has made that so much easier. I’m so glad I made the change. The only thing I haven’t figured out yet is syncing with my Dexcom g7, but based on my research that seems to be a challenge for many. I am loving Harmon and my Tacx trainer!
5 out of 5 stars
7 May, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Proud Apple Watch Convert!
I received the Forerunner 165 as an early Mother's Day gift, and I am loving it! I switched over to Garmin after battery issues with my Apple Watch -- so glad that I did. Great sleep and stress information, amazing battery life and so much more data!