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...
Very good80/100
PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseJuly 2024
Good mix of sports and smartwatch functions
Good battery life
Contains breadcrumb navigation
Missing training readiness measurement
Newer dual-band GPS missing
Not all users like the small housing
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.
Very good84/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJuly 2024
Great sports functions for running training
Lavish equipment
Beautiful OLED display and top control
No multisport and no training evaluation
Limited choice of sports
Display glass is not particularly robust
Very good80/100
techstage.deSingle testReleaseJuly 2024
brilliant OLED display
long battery life
Reliable training data
Price-performance could be better
Touch screen reacts hesitantly at times
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...
