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Clarko from
Love the insights
I got this for my birthday and is a great starter watch. I currently don’t need the 970 or anything super fancy so this is perfect. The music feature is awesome, I can leave my phone and just run while still having music but no distractions.
Date published: 2025-11-11
Rated 5 out of
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Fredo from
Finding my way through it still
Got this a few weeks back to help improve my overall running and get more information about how my progress is going. I love it for that! Lots of features that I'm still unpacking, which is a good sign.
Date published: 2025-11-11
Rated 5 out of
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Julian27 from
Amazing Watch!
Full of great music features and lots of sports and running tracking! Can’t explain how helpful it was. Amazing!!!
Date published: 2025-11-02
Rated 5 out of
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Andy Jr from
Great activity smartwatch at a great price!
Since my primary athletic activity is swimming, I had been using the Garmin Swim2 watch for the past three years. I traded up to the Garmin from a Fitbit model after I found my older Fitbit not as robust...nor as accurate as I would have liked. As far as the swim tracking functions, the Garmin Swim2 was by far the most accurate and robust device that I could have hoped for. The downside, though, was its less-robust functionality for other activities that I took part in, as well as the lack of many "smart watch" functions. Additionally, the reliance on having managing side button presses to utilize its robust functionality often drove me crazy. Now, that is all alleviated with the Forerunner 165. Its swim tracking is almost completely as robust as my old Swim2 (the two functions that it doesn't do I never utilized anyway)...and the more-robust tracking of other activities (plus health monitoring) is exceptional. Additionally, it has all of the smart watch functions that I missed from the Fitbit. Yes, there still is some reliance on buttons...but nowhere near that of the Swim2. In any case, I could not be more pleased with my purchase. I also got the watch with the "music" function...and enjoy using that as well.
Date published: 2025-10-23
Rated 5 out of
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Sherman from
Amazing watch
I bought this watch 6 weeks ago and have had no problems. I love the variety in the activity selection and the battery life is amazing for how short the 0-100 charge time is. Would definitely recommend for entry level runners. Couldn't be happier!
Date published: 2025-10-22
Rated 5 out of
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Rhio from
AMAZING WATCH!!!
I bought this watch cause I am really into running. It works great! But I did not know that it would work for every sport I play or do. It is a bit on the expensive side but if you do multiple sports, it’s worth it! It has helped me reach goals in my cross country season too! Definitely recommend!!!
Date published: 2025-10-12
Rated 5 out of
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Abigail M from
Great Fitness Watch!
I love my Garmin Forerunner! I use it mostly to track bike rides, hikes, and walks, and it is always very accurate. The battery life cannot be beat and I only have to charge it about once a week. I have not used the music storage yet but I like that it is an option. This watch is definitely good for a beginner. You can add different workouts to your watch and change the face, it is very customizable. I also like that you can connect it to your phone so you can see your notifications on it. I love this watch!
Date published: 2025-10-10
Rated 5 out of
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Anthony B from
I’ve been using the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music for a few weeks now, and I’m genuinely impressed. It’s the perfect blend of functionality, comfort, and value—especially for anyone who wants a watch that supports both fitness and everyday life. The Forerunner 165 Music feels like the sweet spot between beginner-friendly and performance-driven. It’s a great choice if you want a smartwatch that supports serious fitness goals but still fits seamlessly into daily life. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, music-capable fitness watch without the premium price tag.
Date published: 2025-10-08
Rated 5 out of
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Vallerie from
Amazing watch
I love love love this watch. I loved that i was able to customize it the way I wanted. It’s great!!
Date published: 2025-10-06
Rated 5 out of
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Ryan95 from
Huge Thumbs Up
Has made such a huge difference in my fitness journey. Finally able to mor carefully track my goals and the fact that it stores music means I don't have to Cary my phone anymore
Date published: 2025-10-06
Rated 5 out of
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M00n from
Phone-free running is AMAZING
I bought this watch so I could have music but didn't want to carry my phone during runs. The music interface is simple to use and syncing up my Spotify playlists was easy if you follow the instructions. I carry another Apple Watch with LTE on me that I use as my cell/emergency contact device. Running without a phone is an amazing feeling! Love this watch!
Date published: 2025-10-02
Rated 5 out of
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Clint12 from
Best I’ve had!
I’ve had mine for about 3 weeks and love it. Very practical use and easy to operate!
Date published: 2025-09-28
Rated 5 out of
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Steven H from
Does everything I want and nothing I don't!
mostly just using the more basic functions provided by a smart watch, and this thing handles that purpose flawlessly.
Date published: 2025-09-06
Rated 5 out of
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Lillian S from
Everyday watch
I haven’t stopped using this watch since I got it. It’s lightweight, versatile, and the battery is long lasting. I love the music feature, customizing my display and activities, and the GPS tracking. I’ve worn it in the pool and shower and it functions as normal, and put a screen protector on so as to not damage the screen. Definitely consider this watch if you’re looking for a smaller, lightweight watch that does it all
Date published: 2025-08-24
Rated 5 out of
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Rae27 from
Very easy to navigate and easy to clean!
I bought this watch about a month ago and compared to the other Garmin watches I’ve had I love this one the most! It is so easy to start a run and to sync my training plan. Really helps me stay accountable and on track!
Date published: 2025-08-23
Rated 5 out of
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Nicholas L from
Perfect Running Watch
This watch goes above and beyond for all of my daily training.
Date published: 2025-08-19
Rated 5 out of
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JeeJohn from
Perfect entry level watch!
First sports watch for me. I was looking for something that could track my running and give me basic metrics along with listening to music without my phone. This watch does all that perfectly. Battery is pretty good as well, I charge it every 4/5 days depending on usage. It really is a great watch. The AMOLED and touch screen are nice as well.
Date published: 2025-08-11
Rated 5 out of
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Donna51 from
A great watch
I bought this to keep track of several things including BP, steps, activities. This watch helps me stay motivated to do more than I was doing. I love this watch it is my fitness companion now. Thanks for a great product.
Date published: 2025-08-10
Rated 5 out of
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Taler from
I love it!
I am absolutely obsessed with my Garmin Forerunner 165 Music! The purple color is so cute, and it's a breeze to use. Downloading my running playlists is super easy, and it connects perfectly with everything. It's just a fantastic, customizable watch that I can't recommend enough.
Date published: 2025-08-09
Rated 5 out of
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Bond from
Great for runners
Bought this a month ago and I’ve loved it. So many great features. It charges quickly and lasts over a week on that charge.
Date published: 2025-08-06
Rated 5 out of
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Alhakim from
Light watch i ever had
I bought this for the first time and so nice watch
Date published: 2025-07-31
Rated 5 out of
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Diane trail blzer from
Awesome watch!
I absolutely love love my Garmin watch! The morning updates are terrific!
Date published: 2025-07-10
Rated 5 out of
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Erin17 from
Glad I upgraded!
I've used a Garmin Vivomove 3S for many, many years, and was quite happy with it. But I got back into running last fall and have reached the point where I want some more data and heartrate guidance. I love the large display and metrics available. The physical buttons are so much nicer to manipulate while running (though some of the controls aren't super intuitive- takes some practice). And I really enjoy leaving my phone at home and being able to listen to music.
Date published: 2025-07-08
Rated 5 out of
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Rockin Randy from
Keeps me motivated
Music helps clear my mind so I can train on my short runs as well as the long ones. Delivers great quality.
Date published: 2025-07-04
Rated 5 out of
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Matt1776 from
Works great - love it
Have been way more active since wearing this watch. It tracks so much including VO2 max. I am training for a marathon - perfect.
Date published: 2025-07-04
Rated 5 out of
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Kaelea C from
Garmin 165
Great as a starter watch to track activities and have music
Date published: 2025-07-04
Rated 5 out of
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Boyd from
A lightweight alternative to my Fenix
I have a Fenix 7X (which I love) but decided to try this as it had all the features I use daily for running at about half the weight. I love that I don't need to carry my phone; everything I need is in the watch. The battery life is decent, and visibility in sunlight is good... great daily driver. The only think I miss is not having a flashlight. I'll save the Fenix for the hard work; hiking and navigating.
Date published: 2025-07-03
Rated 5 out of
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JOL10 from
Great watch
Got it on sale a couple weeks ago and have been using the activity setting a ton. And the wide variety of informational settings it has are super useful. Great watch for the price absolutely love it.
Date published: 2025-06-30
Rated 5 out of
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niz1405 from
i love it
i’ve had the watch for a little over a month and it has been so beneficial for my running progress. i started using the garmin coach and i went from running max 3-4 miles 3 days a week to now 6 miles 3 days a week. I really love the body battery feature and the sleep score/coach feature. not to mention the battery i charge this watch once a week and it fully charges within like 30 min!
Date published: 2025-06-28
Rated 5 out of
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tomato65 from
I love this watch!!
I wish I had more instructions. But other than that, I love this watch. I would definitely recommend it.
Date published: 2025-06-12
