Rated 5 out of
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JVC1 from
Great basic fitness watch
Garmin Forerunner 165 does everything that I need to keep track of my fitness metrics. It is easy to navigate the watch menu and customize the watch face according to your needs.
Date published: 2026-02-20
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Why didn’t I get this sooner
I had the vivo active 3 and loved it. Did everything I needed it to, but the forerunner 165 is the next level. If you take running and fitness seriously, then you need this watch. The features it has with HRV, recovery, sleep coach, body battery are game changers. They really give a more complete understanding of your body which then leads to a healthier life and better training.
Date published: 2026-02-17
Rated 5 out of
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DB123 from
Great entry level watch
You can't beat this watch for the price. Great watch for anyone that wants the basics or just wants to see what all Garmin has to offer.
Date published: 2026-02-16
Rated 5 out of
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Mike Delta from
Underappreciated until I realized!
I had a FR235 since 2017 that finally failed while swimming in the Atlantic in 2025(8 years later). I purchased this FR165 and found that it actually improved upon just about everything the 235 did. I recently 'lost' this watch and after searching for a while I went and purchased the much hyped Pixel Watch 4. Big mistake...I found its Fitbit based training seriously lacking when compared to Garmin Connect. Since then Ive found my FR165 and returned the PixelWatch. I now have a new appreciation of how good this watch is for anyone serious about training. No comparison.
Date published: 2026-02-10
Rated 5 out of
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Glendor from
Great watch!
My wife bought me a165 for Christmas as a daily driver so I wouldn't beat-up my 935, but I like it so much and it has all the features I usually use; I've pretty much stopped using my older 935 altogether. I love the color on the screens and the images included with texts. In my humble opinion, it a really awesome watch.
Date published: 2026-02-07
Rated 5 out of
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Theseller from
Love this watch
I love my Garmin recommend it to all fitness trackers.
Date published: 2026-02-03
Rated 5 out of
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Dave1953 from
Easy to use
Very large face, bright colors, light weight, and even a senior citizen can use it with ease. Very happy with this watch.
Date published: 2026-02-02
Rated 5 out of
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seanman from
Tons of features and easy to use
I got this to replace my Venu SQ and it is far more advanced and easy to use. They battery life is great as well, even when using GPS.
Date published: 2026-01-29
Rated 5 out of
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Old lady runner from
Upgrade!
I went from my Forerunner 55 to the even better 165. I enjoy all the data, training suggestions, clear and colorful display screen, etc. I'm very happy with the purchase. I mostly use the watch for running, yoga and hiking.
Date published: 2026-01-29
Rated 5 out of
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Kapono from
Forerunner
Love my forerunner 165 but I would love to have the forerunner 265 instead
Date published: 2026-01-28
Rated 5 out of
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ney98 from
Great features
I receive the Garmin forerunner 165 from my friends and i love it
Date published: 2026-01-25
Rated 5 out of
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RL-Fitness from
Data Screens Charts & Graphs
The main reason I purchased the FR165 was the ability to add charts and graphs to the Data Screens within activities. Using "Heart Rate Chart", Heart Rate Zone Ratio Graph" and Time in Heart Zones (1,2,3,4 & 5) is very helpful when doing HIIT on the Treadmill.
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Date published: 2026-01-21
Rated 5 out of
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CateGuns from
Wildly user friendly
Over the past 10yrs, I’ve had a Garmin forerunner 295 and a 55 , both held their value and versatility for the athletic life I lead.
The upgrade to the 165 with tough screen has been welcomed change for the better. Still have all the great features, but with added simplicity in touch screen usage.
Date published: 2026-01-21
Rated 5 out of
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Keller from
Great product
I had an RR 235. It was broken, so I got a RR 165
Perfect replacement
Date published: 2026-01-20
Rated 5 out of
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Lucas2319 from
Love the Sleep Score
What I love is the battery life, sleep score, and body battery.
Great wqtch
Date published: 2026-01-17
Rated 5 out of
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Forrest C from
Great watch
My whole family has Garmin watches now. They hold up great, are very reliable and usable.
Date published: 2026-01-16
Rated 5 out of
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Jim01 from
Great features.
Got it for Christmas and have worn it every day since. Fits great and feels amazing with its touchscreen.
Date published: 2026-01-15
Rated 5 out of
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Gabotrabo from
Everything I want in a running watch!
I mean, it works great. I love the training feature, that makes my goals a lot easier to hit! Love it
Date published: 2026-01-11
Rated 5 out of
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Sophie E from
Garmin Forefunner 165
I love this watch and would recommend it to anyone looking to switch away from Apple. The durability is wonderful, I have smacked it so hard on corners and it is still perfectly fine. Also, the battery life! 11days! Thats awesome. I can totally forget about the charge.
Date published: 2026-01-11
Rated 5 out of
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Two2Fly from
Great Upgrade from my Forerunner 55
Love the watch. I was a little surprised it didn’t have a native HIIT selection on the start menu. It had to be selected and installed from the Garmin Connect app. Other than that the 165 is an option rich watch that will please any runner; for sure!
Date published: 2026-01-10
Rated 5 out of
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Greg in Fair Oaks from
Better than expected
I wasn't expecting much from an entry level running watch, but compared to my last watch (Fenix 2) it's quite an upgrade. The main features I like is 1) a clear indicator of where I am relative to my target (pace, heartrate using a speedometer style animation) and 2) the pace indictor seems responsive to changes in my running speed without jumping around too much. I was surprised that the watch has a rudimentary mapping function. Upload a gpx route and the watch will buzz you when you need to make a turn and let you know when you are too far off course. My last watch required a chest strap to monitor heart rate; having a heart rate monitor integrated into the watch is nice, but I'm not yet sure how accurate it is while running. The sleep tracker is questionable. There are times where I'm awake for hours but the watch assures me I am getting deep sleep.
Date published: 2026-01-08
Rated 5 out of
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Lattegirl from
Great features
I wanted this specifically for pool swimming. I love the green circles around the timepiece when you hit start and the red when you hit stop. The total yardage displays easily. Easy for those over 60 to operate.
Date published: 2026-01-08
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Everything I thought it would and more!
Seriously love this watch. I never take it off unless I have too. It perfect for all my training needs. The one thing I wish it had was the Garmin "Training Readiness" i probably would have got the 265 if knew that but it's not a deal breaker because the watch still does everything the 265 does.
Date published: 2026-01-06
Rated 5 out of
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I'mnotbatman from
The perfect watch
This watch has great features and is very accurate.
Date published: 2025-12-25
