Garmin Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch Black/Slate Gray

2025-01-13T14:19:24

Everything I need in a watch and fitness tracker! Sunny Sports was responsive to my shipping concerns. So far, so good!

TIFFANY K.

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2024-06-18T20:00:00

Easy to use. Has all the features I wanted. Perfect style and size for me.

ColPA

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2024-06-18T20:00:00

I've used the watch 14 times and I'm still trying to figure things out with it.

Napster

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2024-06-17T20:00:00

Tech support recommended the Forerunner 165 to replace my 645. The 165 is much easier to use, while more easily accessing data by swiping up from the home screen the n touching a category to view detailed data. Thanks for listening to my needs and making this thoughful recommendation.

Tonys66

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2024-06-16T20:00:00

I bought my watch about 2 weeks ago. Love it! Amazing features and definitely an upgrade from my Instinct. Fancy AND functional. Only complaint is that there aren't many activity options for an active lifestyle like my own. Still a super watch, thank you Garmin!

JaketheSnake08

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2024-06-02T20:00:00

I bought the watch about 2 months ago and I love it. There are some features that I have yet to tap into but overall very good watch!

DougieG

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2024-05-30T20:00:00

I bought a month ago, still not using fully the watch

Tapan

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2024-05-24T20:00:00

Went from a apple to this and love it ! Batterie life and the side buttons when running

J1963

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2024-05-20T20:00:00

It's been over a month and I don't regret it at all. It has data that I need to improve my training and form when I run.

Drew 2.

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2024-05-19T20:00:00

I'm absolutely loving this thing. Geeking out on all the stat's, having fun with the training and challenges. I hated watches, I wear this 24 hours a day to see all of my info.

Beaver82

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2024-05-10T20:00:00

I upgraded from my old Garmin 630. I was using a FitBit to get back into running for this last year? now I've graduated. Awesome!

BEC A.

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2024-05-07T20:00:00

Bought this a month ago to replace my Swim 2 which worked well for me. Forerunner has more features and most importantly for me a longer battery life for the same price! 4 stars, only because I haven't swam open water yet. Small complaint is that it occasionally loses 25 yards while lap swimming as did my Swim 2.

Patrick 4.

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2024-05-06T20:00:00

I bought this watch to replace the Apple Watch I wore and randomly died in me and it was the best change. It overall gives more information about your health and has many features that help me examine my overall physical abilities.

Olive2308

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2024-05-02T20:00:00

I've owned several different Garmin watches, but this has been my first Garmin AMOLED watch. While I love MIP displays, I love how I'm actually able to read the time when I'm inside, which is most of the day. My MIP displays are just hard to read inside. I don't have any problems seeing the AMOLED screen when I'm out running as I can just turn the brightness up to full, and it's more than sufficient. For not being dual-band GPS, it almost seems like it is haha! GPS accuracy has been top notch, and even better than some dual-band GPS competitor watches I've tried. Sooo, hats off to you Garmin. However, Garmin's tier system with some of their software features is a little weird. For example, one simple feature I wish it had (and it's almost stupid it doesn't) is hot-keys like on a ton of Garmin's other watches. It's kinda annoying that this watch doesn't have it. I don't care about having all the training load metrics like the Forerunner 265 and up have (it makes sense to limit those to pricier watches), but being able to use hotkeys (ex. for Garmin pay, timers, flashlight, etc.) would make me bump the rating up to 5 stars. Overall, great, but just needs a little more.

A i.

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2024-04-29T20:00:00

This is my 5th Wearable garmin and has all important features than expensive models, I love the screen, the run dynamics, run power, and GPS

xuxumatu

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2024-04-24T20:00:00

I absolutely love this watch. It stays charged for days! I love how I can see my step count right. Garmin girl forever

GarminGirly

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2024-04-23T20:00:00

I bought this one month ago and I'm very happy with it

Kimo

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2024-04-19T20:00:00

I like the fact that for a great price the Forerunner 165 has so many features. Even better, you can arrange the features in an order that works for everyone.

Duarmy

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2024-04-18T20:00:00

Initially received the Garmin Swim as a present but knowing that I don't exclusively swim, I contacted Garmin to ask their advice on the best watch. I ended up with the Forerunner 165. The (pool) swimming is totally accurate, and it also enables me to track eliptical, treadmill, stairmaster, walking, spin classes, HIIT, hiking, elevation, heart rate, sleep, etc. Battery life is pretty solid, and it's very quick to recharge.

Gorange323

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2024-04-18T20:00:00

Got tired of having to keep digging for and checking my phone during my runs, so glad I bought this. Even considering upgrading to the 965 at some point

Ikeruns

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2024-04-12T20:00:00

Very happy with my purchase. Love the screen sharp and clear. The watch gives me all the features I need

Glen100

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2024-04-08T20:00:00

the product is easy to use and the screen is an awesome upgrade from previous products. The price is affordable for the watch's functions and after a month of usage for daily activity and running/workouts I have no complaints

Andyjdickson

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2024-04-07T20:00:00

For a person that actually has 4 Garmin watches a Garmin Navigator for my motorcycle and one for my police unit, I feel I am somewhat qualified to review my new Garmin watch. I love the Amoled screen on the new forerunner it is so much better than that on my 735XT or 945. The 165 hooks up to the satellite so quickly it amazes me. I love the color of the band, I think just the use of the functions makes it easier to use than my other brands that I have.

Jim’s w.

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2024-04-05T20:00:00

Keeping in mind it is entry level, it has cover all my needs. Even going beyond as a new runner. Good battery life (about a week in gesture mode, with notifications active and following training plans of 4 days a week using gps), light and the amoled screen is mind blowing compare with other models. Nap detection can be improve, not always recognizing when napping. Totally recommend buying it

Henrya92

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2024-04-02T20:00:00

My watch is so amazing, I love the accuracy of my runs, my sleep patterns and all the recommendations with my runs and sleep schedule.

ammartinez361

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2024-04-02T20:00:00

I bought two weeks ago and I love the watch. However it is difficult for me how to control it. Would you send me instruction for the watch. Thanks.

aer03muc

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2024-04-01T20:00:00

As a 70+ person, the learning curve for this watch was easy. I appreciate the heart information it gives me, and I can view time, temp, and weather quickly. Receiving text messages while away from my phone keeps me connected. The step component has made my more aware and now I meet the goal 90% of the time. Only downside for me, is that no matter what I do, the watch always says my sleep quality is poor, I think because I don't get much deep sleep. I checked it out and found that people over 65 don't necessarily get a lot of deep sleep. The watch does a great job of breaking down sleep analysis. I'm not a runner so nothing to review there.

GmaB72

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2024-03-31T20:00:00

i love data, and this gives me everything. battery life is long! but i get still get freaked out when the battery level hits 50%, i have to keep reminding myself that i still have days of life left, (my previous watch was from a company named of a certain type of fruit). How is this an entry level watch? I still have functions i havens discovered yet. and all the reviews stated that the gps is not the best..... I'm running ! not sending military precision ordinances. Garmin has better watches... what do they do that the 165 can't? just asking this is a review from a reluctant garmin buyer, thought the fruit named company watch is all i needed.

gumby

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2024-03-27T20:00:00

Had this about a month now, upgraded from my Forerunner 45 which served me well for a few years. The combination of the AMOLED display and touch screen of the FR165 alone is worth the cost of the watch. Data generated by this watch is much better and easy to actually view on the watch itself. The morning report is nice, access to various data points using the touch screen interface is really easy. I've been following the "Suggested Run" that the watch generates each day and really like this feature. For me, it seems to be spot on what I can do without being too little or too much. I consider this a real value.

Exigent

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2024-03-25T20:00:00

Just want the basics, time, pace, distance, laps. Some extras are good as well. being able to adjust brightness, always showing the time, interesting watch faces. Color is excellent.

Kona J.

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