GARMIN Forerunner 165 Smartwatch White

The opinion of our experts

(+) Clear screen: the 1.2-inch (3.05 cm) OLED screen clearly displays sports data, notifications, and health information.

(+) Great for runners: GNSS, PacePro, and Garmin Coach help you train more effectively.

(+) Many sports apps: with over 25 sports apps, you can track various indoor and outdoor sports.

(–) Strongly focused on running: less suitable for those primarily looking for a general lifestyle smartwatch.

(–) Battery life varies with usage: features like GNSS, music, and notifications reduce the maximum usage time.

Sporty design with a clear screen

The GARMIN Forerunner 165 Smartwatch Black helps you better track your training, health, and daily activity. This smartwatch features a sleek design with a grey strap and a water-resistant casing. On the 1.2-inch (3.05 cm) OLED screen, you can clearly read sports data, notifications, and health insights. The battery lasts up to 10 days in smartwatch mode, allowing you to use the watch for several days without frequent charging. The touchscreen allows you to quickly navigate through your apps, workouts, and daily statistics.

Train more effectively for your next run

With over 25 sports apps, you can track running, walking, swimming, cycling, cardio, HIIT, and strength training, among others. The built-in GNSS measures your pace and distance during outdoor training, allowing you to track your performance more accurately. PacePro helps you prepare better for a race, while Garmin Coach guides you with customizable running schedules. The smartwatch also tracks steps, calories burned, fitness improvements, and specific running metrics. This allows you to better see how your body is reacting after each workout and where you can still improve.

More insight into recovery and health

The Forerunner 165 tracks more than just your sports performance. You gain insight into heart rate, stress, sleep, naps, menstrual cycle, and skin temperature during sleep. Body Battery shows when your body is building or depleting energy, allowing you to choose more consciously between training and rest. The Morning Report displays your sleep, calendar, and HRV status at the start of the day. In case of increased stress, you can use guided breathing and meditation exercises to go through your day more calmly.

Smart features for daily use

In addition to sports and health features, the Forerunner 165 also offers useful smart capabilities. You can listen to music during your workout, receive notifications from your smartphone, and make contactless payments with Garmin Pay. Thanks to safety and tracking features, the watch can share your location in case of an accident or when you need help. In the Garmin Connect app, you can view your data in more detail on your smartphone and track trends over longer periods. Please note that intensive use of GNSS, music, and notifications will shorten the battery life.