Garmin Forerunner 165

The 165 offers more functions than beginners can imagine in a running watch and more than ambitious runners need. With an RRP of 279 euros, the Garmin Forerunner 165 is a real price-performance tip. The slightly better equipped Garmin Forerunner 265 costs considerably more at 499 euros...

The Forerunner 165 makes buying a Garmin running watch with an AMOLED display more affordable. If you want more smartwatch functions and wellness monitoring, the Vivoactive 5 is the better choice. However, with an RRP of €299.99, it also costs more.

The Forerunner 165 has a clear target group: it is aimed at people who want basic data such as distance, heart rate and pace, but who also want a brilliant OLED display. Until now, this was only available from Garmin at a significantly higher price. The range of functions has been skilfully reduced, nothing essential is missing...