Rated 5 out of
5
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seven-of-nine from
Nice watch
Very comfortable, and [mostly] easy to use. Plenty of features for the price
Date published: 2026-07-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Wolfly from
Garmin watch
I have had my Forerunner for a little over a month and it is a huge step up from my Vivofit. I am happy with all the health features such as quality of sleep, heart rate, respiration rate, etc. that are easily viewed on my phone. Garmin makes an awesome product. Thank you!
Date published: 2026-07-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Campos from
Amazing!
Best watch ever.Daily use and it has a lot of amazing features.
Date published: 2026-07-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dexterthe orignal from
Love the new start button
This is my second forerunner 165. Love the start button is bigger, good thinking!
Date published: 2026-07-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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BrenC from
Love the customization of activities as needed
I'm pretty pleased with my Forerunner 165. The price point was great for my athletic purposes, which is mostly running, kayaking and sailing. I had wished for specific activities like kayak and sailing, but then I discovered that I can create my own activities with custom displays and gestures etc. for those two missing activities, so my problem was solved easily enough. I replaced an ancient Garmin Vivo 3 watch with a very short battery life. Now I have a watch that runs about a week with full sensors on all the time, which is a nice change.
Oh, and I appreciate the sleep summaries, which although not entirely accurate (you need an ECC for that, I think), still provides me insights in my normal sleep cycle, based on pulse, movement and oxygen.
So I don't know how to compare this watch with the other models in the Garmin line, but I can say that I'm pleased with this one. Garmin knows how to make good instruments in general. This one was affordable to me.
Date published: 2026-06-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kid. from
Happy Upgrade
I upgraded from my Forerunner 55, which I totally loved, and I’m liking the 165 even better. I wasn’t happy with the 55’s sleep tracking, but I’m feeling a big improvement with the 165, which seems to come closer to how I feel in the morning. Only problem is the waste I’ve generated and taking up space: my old 55.
Date published: 2026-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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GeoLand from
Basic And What I Want
This watch is simple. lite and what I need as a daily wearable. The basics for what I wanted in a daily watch. It didn't need to be tactical or measure so many things I rarely use. Just right for me.
Date published: 2026-06-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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Supj from
Great tracker
Bought this around 3 weeks ago and I am loving it. The watch did take some time to get used to but serves as an excellent tracker.
Date published: 2026-06-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Digity Dawg from
Bomb
I was going to get the FENIX 200000, but I started w the 165. I'm a beginner runner. 6 months in - really had never worked out before. For my level - the 165 IS PEEEERRRRFECT. I love it. I'm sure there are other things I could use on the better watches. But for my level. It's spot on.
Date published: 2026-06-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mr. Pi3rr3 from
Former FitBit user
I've been a FitBit user for over a decade. I didn't know what I was missing. First. The GPS accuracy is sensational. I've used strava in the past but Garmin is just levels above. Second. The sleep data and recovery recs are absolutely crucial now that I've gotten into running. And third. That I get so much data for FREE regarding my runs, pace and heart rate are what make me so pleased with making the switch. The UI took some time getting use to but wowzers am I pleased.
Date published: 2026-06-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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AJ925 from
A great upgrade or first watch
I upgraded from the Garmin Forerunner 45 and this was a great choice for not a ton more money. The battery life is significantly better in addition to the interface, touchscreen, sleep statistics, and so much more. Also seems to be a more durable construction so I plan on this watch lasting me quite a while.
Date published: 2026-06-14
Rated 5 out of
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Voquendo01 from
Gran relog
Me gusta mucho sus sincronizacones, la durabilidad de la bateria todo exelente
Date published: 2026-06-14
Rated 5 out of
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Dink78 from
Great upgrade
Exactly the upgrade I was looking for in a new Garmin! 245 to 165. Like the vivid display and features
Date published: 2026-06-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Eddie1028 from
Great watch
I am an average runner & I definitely got the right watch for me. It tracks my runs well, gives run plan recommendations, & Garmin pay…. Insane. I personally think it is easy to navigate as well.
Date published: 2026-06-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
First GPS in a decade and loving it!
I am loving this watch, particularly the sleep data which is really helping me stay accountable with nutrition and recovery. I wish it provided rowing data and a platform for Orange Theory Fitness workouts, but the outdoor running data is exceptional. Glad to be back in the Garmin world!
Date published: 2026-06-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Andy74 from
Walking and running is the best featuring
One of the best Garmin that I ever owned,I’m happy with it
Date published: 2026-06-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Juanito from
Great features
I bought it for my swimming practice and I'm enchanted with it's performance.
Date published: 2026-06-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Chino91 from
Great watch
I bought this almost a month ago, and I’m happy I did. I love how accurate the data is.
Date published: 2026-06-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Disneydopey from
Easy to use! Great Features
I purchased this about 2 months ago, but just started using. So hard to stop using my previous Garmin. I am so happy with this watch. Easy to use and similar to my old watch with updated features! Love it! Happy Running ahead
Date published: 2026-05-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Devon Multiplier Lee from
Best I ever had!
Garmin is no joke. This is my 3rd smart watch and by far trumps all others I have used before. Makes the Google Fitbit seem like a joke. The data and insights are scary accurate; body battery feature is cool and gear life among many other features really sets this watch apart. Really pleased with my purchase and the battery life is 9-10 days on average and i am very active so that is great too.
Date published: 2026-05-29
Rated 5 out of
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ejcgjk from
good job once again garmin
i got this as a replacement for my apple watch and i highly recommend it. it is super efficient and way more accurate than an apple watch. i would say it’s a bit hard to sync workouts after to strava but its ok.
Date published: 2026-05-28
Rated 5 out of
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Bigdawg95 from
Perfect for blue collars who need a little more
Got this as a birthday gift. Absolutely love being able to track my workouts, walking or running on it.
I work Hvac in this watch Takes a beating and does really well
Date published: 2026-05-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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deewashyy from
I Love It, I Am Never Going Back!
Twice my apple watch died while having a full battery. Both times I was PR'ing on a run. I immediately took it off, gave it away and went to the store and bought this Garmin. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. I charge it once a week, it tracks my sleep, my runs, my bike rides, and still have plenty of juice in it after I do all of those activities.
Highly Recommend.
Date published: 2026-05-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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SOCALAZNSURFER from
Switched from the Apple Watch to Garmin.
Recently purchase the Forerunner 165 and have been thoroughly liking the simplicity of it. I know it's not the higher end Garmin and to be frank, I switched over from the Apple Watch and have been truly enjoying the switch. It's nice to go back to what a fitness watch is supposed to be, "Fitness." Yes getting notifications is handy, etc. But once you experience using the watch for the basics and to track your fitness, Garmin is the way to go.
Date published: 2026-05-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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ThJp from
Honestly one of the best watches I've ever worn. It's durable, tells me exactly what I need, and doesn't have too many fancy gadgets that may overwhelm some. I've worn Fitbit, Apple Watch, etc and this is a watch that I will get again once it stops working.
Date published: 2026-05-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Gio16 from
Such a great informative watch and for the price it’s unbelievable.
Date published: 2026-05-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jenny2 from
Very Happy With It
I've had it about a week now and it can feel overwhelming, due to all the features, but it's doing everything I needed and then some.
Date published: 2026-05-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Zdogg07 from
Great upgrade from Apple!
I absolutely love my Garmin and I’m glad I made the switch from my Apple Watch.
Date published: 2026-05-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Bon22 from
Great features
I am so happy to update! Love this watch. It has all the features I needed to get into longer runs.
Date published: 2026-05-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Fernanda G from
Great features and So cute!
My forerunner 165 has changed my running & lifestyle for the better! Incredible features, easy to navigate & set up, and so cute overall! I absolutely recommend!
Date published: 2026-05-18
