Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Forerunner 165 Music GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray - (2024)
Average customer rating
4.3
(167 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 167 reviews
5 Stars
107
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Star
14
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Forerunner 165 Music GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray - (2024)
Customer Rating
5
Love it
on March 8, 2026
Posted by: Shesarunner
After 5ish years, my forerunner 245 music broke apart on me. Since I loved it so, decided to find the newer version of it. And after a couple months with it, I can say I love it. This one has a touch screen, a nap function (which is amazing since it silences the notifications that would come on the watch and wake me), sleep score on both the watch and the app and the cycle tracking. The convenience of having music on the watch allows me to carry less on my run which I truly love and what keeps me coming back.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
The best thing ever
on March 11, 2026
Posted by: Aoreilly984
This was the best purchase I have ever made in my life. 100% worth it and so impressed with all the features. Can't believe this has Jump rope mode!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy to Use
on March 11, 2026
Posted by: PMD63
I have really enjoyed my Forerunner 165 Music. It has been very easy to use and is quite accurate. I have used it on bike rides and walks. The variety of faces is also a plus.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Converted Apple user, Great Battery life
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: shugak
I bought the watch for running and a better battery than my apple watch and so glad I did. The metrics it gives are helpful to improve my running. I still can't believe my battery last this long. I also really like the body battery feature as I have a chronic condition this helps me track flares with. This was a great option for me and I will recommend Garmin to my friends.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Not Satisfied
on March 24, 2026
Posted by: Starr
I’ve been using the Forerunner® 165 Music, and I’ve noticed a couple of frustrating issues.
First, the sleep score doesn’t seem to calculate correctly. The data often feels inaccurate and doesn’t match how well I actually slept.
Second, the swim tracking appears off compared to my previous watch. It consistently shows that I’m swimming much slower than I know I am, which makes me question the accuracy of the metrics.
Overall, these issues make it harder to trust the data this watch provides.
First, the sleep score doesn’t seem to calculate correctly. The data often feels inaccurate and doesn’t match how well I actually slept.
Second, the swim tracking appears off compared to my previous watch. It consistently shows that I’m swimming much slower than I know I am, which makes me question the accuracy of the metrics.
Overall, these issues make it harder to trust the data this watch provides.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best investment of my life!
on March 26, 2026
Posted by: gxkl7
I am beginner and I didn't expect an entry level running watch to be this good. It has only 4GB of memory to store songs. Initially thought that would be a problem. But I have around 100-150 songs in my watch and it holds good. Fully happy with the product. Garmin any day from now on!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features!
on March 31, 2026
Posted by: mel007
I bought this a month ago and it’s been working great!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin