Garmin · Smartwatch
Garmin Forerunner 165
The entry-level AMOLED Forerunner. Race Predictor without the 265’s price.
$249Garmin →
Battery11 days
Water5 ATM
Weight39g
Sensors8
OSStandalone
The 165 is the cheapest AMOLED Forerunner. Single-band GPS and no Training Readiness, but Race Predictor, HRV Status, and Garmin Coach plans are all here. Music storage on the +Music variant. A solid first running watch.
Strengths
- Affordable AMOLED Forerunner
- Race Predictor + HRV Status
- 11-day smartwatch battery
Tradeoffs
- Single-band GPS (no multi-band)
- No Training Readiness score
- Superseded by the Forerunner 170
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Common questions
- How much does the Garmin Forerunner 165 cost?
- The Garmin Forerunner 165 starts at $249, with larger sizes and premium finishes costing more.
- Does the Garmin Forerunner 165 require a subscription?
- No. The Garmin Forerunner 165 has no subscription — you pay for the hardware once and the Garmin app is included.
- How long does the Garmin Forerunner 165 battery last?
- About 11 days of typical use per charge. Heavy GPS use, an always-on display, and continuous sensing all pull that number down.
- Is the Garmin Forerunner 165 waterproof?
- The Garmin Forerunner 165 is rated 5 ATM (50m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Do you need a phone to use the Garmin Forerunner 165?
- No. The Garmin Forerunner 165 records, stores, and shows your data on the device itself — a phone is for syncing and review, not for tracking.
- When was the Garmin Forerunner 165 released?
- Garmin released the Garmin Forerunner 165 in 2024, and it is still in the current lineup.