Rated 5 out of
5
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Gorunfortheblue from
Great touch screen
I have used this for about 10 runs so far and really really love it. The best part is the battery length lasted 10 plus 12 hour days
Date published: 2026-01-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Shoetie from
Great Running Metrics
I love the new running metrics that will allow me to improve my running efficiency.
Also, the HRV, BRPM metrics will also help me focus on proper sleep and rest to perform better in swimming, cycling or running
Date published: 2026-01-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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Racheal from
Switched from Apple
Switched from Apple Watch primarily for battery life. I love being able to go at least a week without charging. Also love the run coach via garmin connect and how it syncs to the watch. Great for new runners or anyone trying to train for time/distance. The workouts sync to the watch and tell you when your next lap is- makes it easy and convenient.
Date published: 2026-01-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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73Jim from
Great value in a fitness watch!
The watch has all of the features I use and need for my cycling and strength workouts and overall fitness monitoring. With a long lasting battery and brilliant Amoled display at a reasonable price, Garmin really hit the sweet spot with the Forerunner 165.
Date published: 2025-12-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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devin gray from
10/10
I got this a few weeks ago and it’s made me fall in love with running
Date published: 2025-12-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Juank9 from
VERY FUNCTIONAL
My wife gave me it a fifteen days ago and am so happy is my best gift than ever... Is the best watch.
Is very functional I make work out with exactly data and I can wear with variety of clothes.
Date published: 2025-12-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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I'mnotbatman from
The perfect watch
This watch has great features and is very accurate.
Date published: 2025-12-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Maria Dolojan from
If you are a beginner runner, you need THIS watch
As a beginner runner, this is the perfect watch! I was hesitant at first, but I knew I wanted to invest in myself as I continued my running journey. The GPS is really accurate, and this watch has all the necessary functions, especially if you are just getting started as a beginner runner. I like the customizable face feature and how easy it is to navigate the settings. A huge plus is that it connects to Strava, too! I also ran in the rain with this watch (not sure if it's totally waterproof, but if it's raining and you are going out on a run, it will work just fine!).
Date published: 2025-12-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dre' from
Very happy with my upgrade!
I purchased the 165 after my 55 started having a battery life issue. I'm so happy with the 165. It is almost identical to the 55 which is great as I am not good with change. The screen is super easy to see and the features are exactly what I want and need.
Date published: 2025-12-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Great screen and functionality, app is top notch!
I had a Garmin Solar and switched to Apple Watch and that was a mistake. Back with a Garmin 165 now and it has awesome functionality for a triathlete, runner, walker - anyone trying to be mindful of movement. Also, the Garmin swim functionality is far superior with the side buttons for lap swimming. With an Apple watch, you cannot tap the screen when it's wet. Tons of watch faces to choose from and the app is waaaay better than Apple will ever be. Forget apple, choose Garmin. It's far superior in every single way that matters.
Date published: 2025-12-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dmc4 from
Ease of use
So easy to use, battery lasts days, been using Garmin since I started running back in 2013. Forerunner was my first model at that time. The 165 has everything I need or want
Date published: 2025-12-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mack. from
It's an awesome watch!
It does everything I wanted it to do and more One of the best investments I made
Date published: 2025-12-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sov00918 from
Nice
Excellent watch, very nice, and I use it every day
Date published: 2025-12-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jasper12166 from
Amazing Screen
I got this watch for my birthday, and right away I was surprised by how vivid and colorful the screen was. It is an amazing feature of this watch, and a reason why one would buy this watch instead of the Forerunner 55. The other features are amazing as well, and overall, it’s just a very nice watch that is very affordable.
Date published: 2025-12-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Linniebelle from
Beautiful display
I had a forerunner 55 but wanted a brighter screen. This 165 is definitely an upgrade. Wonderfully bright colors, more bells and whistles, but still familiar because it's a forerunner. Love Garmin products in general and this watch doesn't disappoint. Very happy with this purchase.
Date published: 2025-12-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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Manoj from
Excellent fitness watch
Almost a month of using it for all activities, running, walking, biking, yoga etc. Very satisfied. Monitors sleep very well.
Date published: 2025-11-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Liz T. from
Light weight and great battery life!
I purchased the Forerunner 165 after my VivoActive 3 started to lag. It felt like a huge decision to make, since there are so many Garmin models out there but I’m so happy I went with the Forerunner! It feels much less bulky during runs/activity and I only need to charge it once a week. I’ve had the watch for about a month, and I’m excited to be learning new things about it as I go!
Date published: 2025-11-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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s174 from
LOTS of features!
Had to replace a Forerunner 235 that died after many years of excellent service, this one is a great replacement with an amazing set of additional features.
Date published: 2025-11-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sads27 from
Love it!
I’ve been using my watch for about a month and it’s a game changer!
Date published: 2025-11-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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lilz from
Great Watch!
I bought this product 1 year ago and it has been amazing. Has so many features. I love that it tracks many different forms of cross training and tracks so many different health metrics. I feel that I have been able to recover faster and better know my body from the insights this watch provides.
Date published: 2025-11-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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My nickname is Mike from
My first Garmin
Have had this a few weeks now. It's pretty great! Has made my fitness journey more fun! Kinda like a real life video game. Get to see my stats get better as I go!
Date published: 2025-11-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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Rick1 from
I love the features
Great product. Takes work to understand the features. YouTube helps to explain what the watch can do.
Date published: 2025-11-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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Vick78 from
Great watch!
So many insights and I believe they are way more accurate than what my Apple watch was putting out. It’s helping improve my overall health and fitness. Love it.
Date published: 2025-11-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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LNP1 from
Love the touch screen
I love this watch soooo much! The touch screen feature is wonderful! It’s also really easy to use and learn to use. So many features! Definitely more run based. But a great watch for everything.
Date published: 2025-10-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Olga from
Mega love it!
All the data I need in a quick acces, clear and accurate
Date published: 2025-10-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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JOSEB from
Great Garmin!!!
I am very pleased witht this product, it has the right features that I need. Thanks
Date published: 2025-10-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Forrest C from
Great watch
My whole family has Garmin watches now. They hold up grate, are very reliable and usable.
Date published: 2025-10-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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T- bone from
Quality watch
The watch is durable and smart, I am happy I added it to my collection.
Date published: 2025-10-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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Scott52 from
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.
Date published: 2025-10-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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EG157 from
FORERUNNER
Best watch. Way better than apple. Plan on getting an instinct for sure.
Date published: 2025-10-16
