Garmin introduces the new Garmin Forerunner 165 running watch, an innovative collection of affordable running watches equipped with GPS. These devices are designed to assist athletes of all levels by offering customized training programs and health and fitness insights, all presented on a clear AMOLED display.
The Garmin Forerunner 245 has long been a favorite among many runners for its affordability, and last year also saw the launch of one of the best running watches on the market when the Forerunner 965 was released to complement another acclaimed series, the Forerunner 955.
Now the former has found competition with the release of the Garmin Forerunner 165. A model that impresses with many smart features and an affordable price.
New Garmin Forerunner 165 – Affordable Novelty from the World’s Most Popular Sports Watch Brand
The newest series from Garmin introduces two models: Forerunner 165 and Forerunner 165 Music. These watches impress with their colorful displays, touch functions, and a classic five-button design, making it easy for users to navigate through various health and fitness functions.
Runners can now easily track their progress and enjoy long battery life – up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and 19 hours when GPS is enabled.
With features for customized training, running data, recovery, and continuous health tracking, these smartwatches are a valuable tool for any runner.
Features that take your training to the next level
The Forerunner 165 gives users access to a range of advanced features:
- AMOLED display: Experience training, recovery, notifications and more on a bright and colorful screen.
- Training planning: Receive customized training programs and finish time predictions directly from the Garmin Connect™ app.
- Running dynamics: Improve your running form with real-time data for power, cadence, stride length, and more, straight from your wrist.
- Training Effect: Get insights into how your training affects your fitness and see the benefits of your runs and workouts.
- Pulse Ox: Track blood oxygen saturation while awake or asleep.
- Morning Report: Start your day with a customized overview of your sleep quality, today’s training outlook, HRV status, and weather conditions.
In addition to these features, the Forerunner 165 series offers over 25 activity profiles, music storage (Forerunner 165 Music only), and contactless payments via Garmin Pay™.
Prepared for Every Race
The Forerunner 165 series is equipped to assist runners in achieving new personal records by offering comprehensive data such as pace, distance, heart rate, and VO2 max.
With customizable training plans from Garmin Coach and the PacePro™ feature for incline-specific pace guidance, these watches are ideal for anyone preparing for races.
Keeping Track of Your Health Around the Clock
Beyond the training features, the Forerunner 165 series continuously monitors the user’s health by tracking heart rate, sleep, stress, and energy levels with Body Battery™. Features like Metabolic Age and women’s health tracking provide additional insights into a healthy lifestyle.
Connected and Secure
Forerunner 165 keeps you connected with the ability to receive notifications when paired with a compatible smartphone. Security and tracking features offer extra peace of mind during your runs.
The new Garmin Forerunner 165 is available now at a suggested retail price of $249.99, while the Forerunner 165 Music is $299.99.
