Garmin Forerunner 165

43 mm
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Get ready for your first running goals with the Forerunner 165 from Garmin. Track your speed, distance, and heart rate on the brilliant AMOLED touchscreen. Get motivated by the Garmin Coach or daily training recommendations based on your previous activity and health data. The training effect helps you understand the benefits of your activity, and the recovery time advises you on when you're ready for your next workout. This way, you can get closer to your goals step by step.

In addition to training, the Forerunner 165 also supports you in your daily life. Receive useful feedback on sleep, additional health features, as well as a weather forecast and upcoming appointments in the Morning Report. With smart features like Garmin Pay and Smart Notifications, along with a battery life of up to 11 days, you have the ideal companion on your wrist.

Key specifications

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clockBarometric altimeterCompassContactless paymentDate displayDatebooksFind my phoneSmart notificationsTimer + stopwatchWeather
Health functions
CaloriesCycle protocolHeart rate monitoringOxygen saturationPedometerSleep recordingStress levels
Activities
Climbing stairsCyclingFitnessInterval trainingRowingRunningSwimmingYoga
Operating system compatibility
AndroidiOS
Wristband material
Silicone
Case material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Item number
43037466

General information

Manufacturer
Garmin
Category
Smartwatches
Manufacturer no.
010-02863-20
Release date
5.3.2024
Sales rank in Category Smartwatches
12 of 3674

Colour

Exact colour description
Black/Slate Grey

Watch properties

Watch type
Sports watch
Durability
Waterproof (5 ATM)
Protection type (IP code)
IPX7
Operating system
Garmin
Operating system compatibility
AndroidiOS

Functions

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clockBarometric altimeterCompassContactless paymentDate displayDatebooksFind my phoneSmart notificationsTimer + stopwatchWeather
Health functions
CaloriesCycle protocolHeart rate monitoringOxygen saturationPedometerSleep recordingStress levels
Activities
Climbing stairsCyclingFitnessInterval trainingRowingRunningSwimmingYoga
Payment service
Garmin Pay
Sensors
AccelerometerAmbient light sensorCompassOptical heart sensorTemperature sensor
Localisation technology
GalileoGLONASSGPS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Screen technology
AMOLED
Panel technology
OLED
Display size (inches)
1.20"
Image resolution
390 x 390 pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
BlackGrey
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
One size
Strap width
22 mm
Web width
20 mm
Strap description
Sports bracelet
Strap fastener
Buckle

Case properties

Case colour
Black
Case material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Glass
Hardened glass
Shape of watch
Round
Case diameter
43 mm
Case thickness
11.60 mm
Case material
Polymer

Connectivity

Connectivity
ANT+Bluetooth

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
4 GB

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life (without GPS)
11 Days
Runtime (in GPS mode)
0.79 day
Battery size
Device specific
Battery life
11 Days
battery runtime
0.03 Year

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging/data cableDocumentation

Product dimensions

Weight
39 g

Package dimensions

Length
14.20 cm
Width
7.50 cm
Height
7 cm
Weight
134 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
14 additional offers

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 3.Huawei
    1.6 %
  • 5.OnePlus
    1.7 %
  • 6.Garmin
    1.9 %
  • 7.CMF
    2.2 %
  • 8.Beurer
    2.6 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 21.Google
    4 days
  • 21.Samsung
    4 days
  • 23.Garmin
    6 days
  • 23.Huawei
    6 days
  • 23.MediaShop
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 9.Polar
    4.5 %
  • 10.Anio
    4.9 %
  • 11.Garmin
    5 %
  • 12.Accutime
    5.2 %
  • 12.Huawei
    5.2 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Very good83/100
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