Forerunner 165, Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Black

This is an amazing product from Garmin. This is their entry level option and it’s very well made and good value for money. Better yet, got this around Thanksgiving so it was discounted. Very sturdy build with sleek design and quality materials and finish. Band could be an issue for larger persons but there are after market options available. Comes in a box with minimal items in it; charging cable (USB-C to Garmin’s proprietary attachment configuration) and a booklet. The user manual is available through a barcode that takes you to their PDF version of the manual, allowing for less bulk in the box. Tracks metrics well and offers a variety of functions to choose from, such as exercise tracking (across different activities), sleep tracking and certain lifestyle metrics such as heart rate and heart rate variability during sleep. Battery life is good but can vary depending on the notification settings you have as it vibrates to alert you of notifications as well. Great support and access to a variety of Garmin’s community activities and connections through the Garmin Connect app. Lots of challenges available too through the community functions in the app too, such as step goals, cycling and gym goals, swim goals etc. All in all, would recommend for anyone willing to make a low risk entry to Garmin’s platform or looking for a light weight option to help with activity tracking.

This watch has been great so far. The battery life is impressive, especially for a smartwatch with a bright, colorful AMOLED display. The screen is clear, sharp, and easy to read in different lighting. Tracking is accurate for runs and daily activity, and the data feels reliable. It’s easy to use and does exactly what you expect from a Garmin running watch. Overall, a solid choice with strong battery life, great display quality, and dependable performance.

This watch has treated me well. I wasn't looking for a smart watch. I just wanted a GPS/Fitness Tracker. It has some of the capabilities of a smart watch. I get call, text, and notification updates. I use it as an alarm. The free "Connect" app is great. I can track all of my performance and health metrics. It calculates sleep score, stress level, heart rate, breathing rate, and a few others. The watch face is customizable. The menu is simple to use and navigate. There is a cool feature where the watch face switches to a sleep mode--black background, white stencil lettering, and dim lighting. I really like that feature, because it does have a really powerful LED display. I can read the watch through most of my sleeves. I did have a minor allergic reaction to the small loop that the watch band passes through. I ended up replacing the band with another option and my skin cleared up within days. No issues since.

I’ve been really happy with my Garmin Forerunner 165. The battery life is good overall, though I do wish it didn’t drain as quickly during heavy use. Luckily, it charges back up very fast, so it never feels like a hassle. The design is one of my favorite parts, it’s lightweight, not bulky, and very comfortable to wear. When I’m running, I barely notice it on my wrist. The screen is bright and easy to read both indoors and outside, which makes checking stats mid-run super convenient. it’s loaded with helpful tools. I like that I can track my sleep, which gives me more insight into recovery. The built in apps make it easy to keep up with my workouts, and the connections to Strava and MyFitnessPal are a huge plus for tracking calories and training time all in one place. Overall, this watch strikes a great balance between comfort, smart features, and quick charging. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants an easy to use fitness watch that integrates well with other fitness apps.

The battery life is amazing, last at least 5 days doing exercise every day, its GPS Accuracy and heart rate tracking are very useful on my training. I’ll definitely buy it again if I have to.

I have been using a G-Shock GBX-100 for a couple of years now to track my runs but I also wanted to track my heart rate at the same time. This watch ticks all the boxes for me. - track steps - accurate distance (GPS) - track heart rate during runs bonus for me - running courses - coaching - resting recommendations - electronic wallet payment via Revolut (the only credit card supported in singapore) - basic navigation ie: direction/distance to a saved location - sync's with Strava and SG's Healthy 365 app - really bright visible day/night - uses standard quick release 20mm straps - charges very quickly via any USB C power source - lots more features as various apps can be downloaded into the watch, eg: compass, maps Charging is via a USB C cable that pokes into some exposed contacts at the back of the watch. The contacts being exposed to sweat/grime, I don't know how corrosion resistant those are. I had a "near" failure where it charged intermittently but fortunately it was resolved by cleaning the contacts.

Me parece una gran opción para personas que buscan correr más que lo básico. Tiene muy buena batería, usándolo como Smart Watch, dura aproximadamente una semana con entrenamientos. Se siente fluido, te da gráficas que es algo muy bueno, y tiene muchas opciones de personalización que eso está muy padre, en comparación con uno de la marca de la manzana que cuesta muchísimo. Me gusta que tiene varias opciones de deportes; puedes agregar widget, personalizar el color, las alarmas son muy fáciles de poner, se siente ligero, pero confiable, además de qué detecta cuando te lo quitas y hace que no gastes batería con los sensores, lo cual no tiene otras marcas que había probado de menor precio. Ahora entiendo por qué Garmin es un estándar en los entrenamientos. Recomiendo mucho comprarle una amiga, porque se rayan muy fácil, las pantallas táctiles.

Primeras impresiones: Minimalismo en estado puro El Garmin Forerunner 165 entra por los ojos si eres fan de lo simple y funcional. No es el típico reloj con acabados premium, pero sí transmite ligereza y un diseño sin cosas de más. Si buscas algo minimalista que acompañe tu día, da el pego tanto para salir a correr como para ponértelo todo el día sin que moleste o cante. ¡Corre sin distracciones! Este reloj es la definición de “ponértelo y listo”. Si lo tuyo es correr (ya sea por hobby, para entrenar en serio o simplemente porque te ayuda a respirar mejor), el Forerunner 165 deja de lado los extras sobrantes y se concentra en lo más importante: medir bien tu distancia, ritmo, frecuencia cardíaca y darte datos útiles mientras corres o andas. El GPS engancha rápido y el seguimiento es acertado, casi sin margen de error como cabría esperar de un Garmin. Salud y motivación al toque ¿No te importa contar pasos? No pasa nada, el reloj lo hace igual. ¿Te mola controlar tu sueño o tus niveles de estrés? También puedes hacerlo con este modelo, aunque no esperes mil funciones premium ni datos mega avanzados. Es perfecto para quien quiere lo básico, pero bien hecho y fácil de entender, sin mil menús ni complicaciones. Autonomía y extras La batería es otro puntazo: aguanta fácil una semana sin drama, incluso entrenando varios días. A diferencia de gamas más caras, aquí no tienes pago inalámbrico ni respuesta a mensajes, pero sí las notificaciones básicas para que no te pierdas nada importante mientras corres. ¿Para quién es? En resumen, el Forerunner 165 es ideal si buscas un reloj para iniciarte en el running o simplemente quieres uno sencillo y confiable, sin gastar un dineral ni pelearte con funciones que nunca usarás. Siempre va al grano, es cómodo y discreto, y cumple con lo esencial para motivarte cada día a salir a correr o moverte más, especialmente si eres de los que disfruta las cosas sin exceso de complicaciones.

Sono davvero entusiasta del mio nuovo Garmin Forerunner 165! Venendo da un modello precedente con display MIP, il passaggio all'AMOLED è stato un vero salto di qualità: lo schermo è brillante, nitido e reattivo, rendendo la lettura dei dati durante la corsa e la navigazione nei menu un piacere. **Punti di forza:** * **Display AMOLED eccezionale:** Luminoso, colorato e facile da leggere in qualsiasi condizione di luce. * **Leggero e comodo da indossare:** Non si sente al polso durante la corsa o durante il sonno. * **GPS preciso e affidabile:** Traccia accuratamente distanza, ritmo e percorso. * **Ampia gamma di profili sportivi:** Non solo corsa, ma anche ciclismo, nuoto, HIIT e molto altro. * **Metriche di allenamento utili:** Offre dati su frequenza cardiaca, VO2 max, Body Battery, stress e monitoraggio del sonno (inclusi i nap). * **Daily Suggested Workouts:** Suggerimenti di allenamento personalizzati in base al recupero e alle prossime gare. * **Garmin Coach:** Piani di allenamento adattivi gratuiti per diverse distanze. * **Morning Report:** Utile riepilogo mattutino con informazioni su sonno, recupero e previsioni meteo. * **Buona autonomia della batteria:** Dura diversi giorni con un utilizzo normale e diverse ore con il GPS attivo. * **Garmin Pay:** Pagamenti contactless direttamente dal polso. * **Smart Notification:** Ricevi le notifiche del telefono direttamente sull'orologio. * **Interfaccia utente fluida e personalizzabile.** **Punti deboli (minori):** * **Mancano alcune metriche avanzate presenti su modelli più costosi (Training Status, Training Load, Training Readiness).** * **GPS a singola banda (non dual-band).** * **Non ha un profilo specifico per il triathlon (anche se si possono tracciare le singole attività).** **Conclusione:** Il Garmin Forerunner 165 è un eccellente smartwatch per la corsa che offre un ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo. Il display AMOLED è un vero punto di forza, e le numerose funzionalità dedicate al running e al benessere lo rendono un compagno ideale per l'allenamento quotidiano e per preparare le gare. Nonostante alcune piccole mancanze rispetto ai modelli di fascia superiore, lo consiglio vivamente a chi cerca un orologio da corsa affidabile, performante e con un display moderno. Cinque stelle meritatissime!

Erg blij mee. Had nog niet eerder een smartwatch dus even wennen, maar ik kan nu niet meer zonder denken. Je kunt eigen custom sporten instellen dus dat is fijn. Hij is volgens mij ook best accuraat.