Rated 5 out of
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Garminlover69 from
Best Watch Ever
I had an Apple Watch SE prior to this, and anytime I would do a long run, it would die. One time it died .13 miles before a ten-mile PR with 53% battery life, and I got so mad I bought this watch. Best purchase ever! Battery life is awesome (I've never been below 90% and I just charge it when I'm showering), features are great, and I love how it's touch screen but also has buttons for when you need it. 10/10 watch. Music version recommended too, but that just comes down to preference.
Date published: 2026-02-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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GG79 from
New to Garmin Family
Recently purchased & converted from a Suunto watch to the Garmin Forerunner 165. There are a lot of cool features I’ve never seen or had with the Suunto. Big difference & game changer. It’s affordable & very light fitting not as heavy as Apple or the Suunto I previously owned. I don’t run much but do CrossFit workouts & this one even has the AMRAP & EMOM feature which is absolutely amazing. Most watches don’t offer this for workouts. I highly recommend if you are looking for a smart watch triathlon will provide important health data & features to your fitness level.
Date published: 2026-01-28
Rated 5 out of
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Coco555 from
Great reliable watch.
My last four Runner was super reliable and lasted me many years. I’m glad to stick with Garmin, and I even bought one for my son.
Date published: 2026-01-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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BrandonG from
fantastic for tracking running
Garmin has been great at tracking my running and allowing me to see how it effects other aspects of my health and my daily patterns.
Date published: 2026-01-26
Rated 5 out of
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Melissa P from
I love it so much
I am new to garmin watches, but this thing is amazing. It accurately keeps track of so many biometrics and makes it easy to stay on track even when you’re super busy. One of my favorite features during workouts is that sweat does not affect the touchscreen.
Date published: 2026-01-20
Rated 5 out of
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SoccerSarah from
A Fit(ness) for the Whole Family
I purchased this watch and 2 others for my daughter's (we are a Garmin family) for Christmas. After reading and watching several reviews, the 165 Music gave us more than we needed at a great price point. Each one of us had different features we were looking for in a watch. The music was the most popular ask, with the ability to listen and not be connected to a phone. My 10 yo was excited to track her steps, check her "body battery", and see her sleep. My 12 yo LOVED the music feature and was excited to start running with the watch to see her progress. I am thankful for the easy to see interface, long battery life, use of touch and button functions, and how many features the watch has from my previous 645 Music. They even threw open water swim as a workout. For a simple fitness mom like I am (lifting, running, cycling, swimming and HIT), this watch was exactly what I was looking for.
Date published: 2026-01-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Gump637 from
Enjoying the Music
A Christmas gift that I greatly appreciate. Had been using an old iPod for my music and it was being more and more difficult to charge. Resulting in numerous complaints from me. This gift from my wife corrected all of that!!! I've been VERY pleased with the features and the ease of use. Currently the battery life seems a little bit short. Though that could be on me. I need to review some of the settings. GPS performance has been excellent, syncing promptly. The music feature is easy to use once you discover how. VERY PLEASED overall!!!!
Date published: 2026-01-16
Rated 5 out of
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Jessi B from
User Friendly
I am not great with technology, so I was hesitant with this product. But, I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to figure out how to use this watch and sync it to my phone. There are a few things that I am still trying to figure out, but nothing that hasn't been easy so far!
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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svs_hil from
LOVE this watch
I bought it two months ago and I am absolutely in love with it, it’s so nice and wonderful, easy to set up if you follow the instructions!!!!!
Date published: 2026-01-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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RhinosIr from
Great product!!
The GPS is spot on!! The look is great. Battery life is phenomenal!! Really glad I got this
Date published: 2026-01-02
Rated 5 out of
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Deepika from
Music
I purchased 165 M for keeoing track of sleep cycles .Find it the best
Date published: 2025-12-20
Rated 5 out of
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gerin124 from
Great Display
Enjoy using this watch. Especially because I won it as an age group winner at a Garmin Marathon Series event.
Date published: 2025-12-16
Rated 5 out of
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Cookoh from
Loved the Running Features
I saved up for this watch and boy was it worth it for it's price from advanced stats to cool sleeping reports this watch is amazing.
Date published: 2025-12-13
Rated 5 out of
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Marc202 from
Awesome Purchase
Updated after my Apple Watch broke, and it’s been the best tech update I’ve had in a while, miles better then anything I’ve used for training or tracking steps, sleep, etc
Date published: 2025-12-08
Rated 5 out of
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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
5
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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
