Garmin Forerunner 165 GPS Running Smartwatch

Build better runs with the Garmin Forerunner 165, a lightweight 43 mm GPS smartwatch designed to make training clear and motivating. Its bright AMOLED touchscreen, reliable pace tracking and personalised coaching help you understand every session without overcomplicating the process.

Why you'll love it

• Accurate run tracking: Built-in GPS records pace and distance, while wrist-based heart rate adds useful effort insights.
• Personalised daily workouts: Suggested sessions adapt to your performance and recovery, helping each run fit the bigger picture.
• Train for a goal: Garmin Coach and race-adaptive plans provide workout suggestions tailored to supported events.
• Understand the impact: Training Effect shows the primary benefit of each workout, while recovery time estimates when you're ready for another hard effort.
• Start informed: Morning Report brings together sleep, recovery, training outlook, weather and HRV status.
• More ways to move: Choose from over 25 built-in profiles, including running, cycling, HIIT and strength.
• Safety support: Incident Detection can share your live location with emergency contacts during selected outdoor activities when paired with a compatible smartphone.

Key specifications

• 43 mm lightweight case
• 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen with button controls
• Built-in GPS
• Up to 11 days of listed battery life in smartwatch mode
• Up to 19 hours of listed battery life in GPS mode
• Bluetooth connectivity and smart notifications
• Garmin Pay support with compatible banks and networks
• Standard and Music versions available

Whether you're building consistency, chasing a personal best or learning how to recover properly, the Forerunner 165 keeps the next useful insight right on your wrist.

Health and activity data provides estimates only. Safety, payment, notification and music features depend on the selected version, paired device, region, bank, network and service support. Battery life varies with use.