Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Forerunner 165 Music GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray
Average customer rating
4.3
(90 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 90 reviews
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Star
5
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Forerunner 165 Music GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray
Customer Rating
4
So much Value
on March 12, 2024
Posted by: Chasbo
I have a few weeks running with this watch now and have to say that for the money, it is near impossible to beat. The run features are excellent and the ability to sync to a music provider is fantastic. Battery life is a little lacking and I really wish it had a larger screen, but otherwise I love it.
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, March 13, 2024
Thank you for posting a review we appreciate it. We would ask that you start out on our support site for assistance with the battery life and also to give you a way to contact our team for further assistance too.
Battery Tips:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=1611937&tab=topics&topicTag=region_batterytips
Forerunner 165 Music Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=1611937&tab=topics
Battery Tips:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=1611937&tab=topics&topicTag=region_batterytips
Forerunner 165 Music Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=1611937&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on March 12, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
Upgraded from the Forerunner 55 and the 165 Music has these same things, but improved on, and additional features. Love it!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
So far really liking it as an amateur runner
on March 14, 2024
Posted by: kaysoqueso
just getting back into shape and this has been a fun tool to help track things along the way. Haven't really used the music feature yet. build quality and software are top notch. tracking all seems accurate. Only thing I'd change is battery life and maybe a dedicated hiking mode instead of just walking (seems fair for a running watch)
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, March 15, 2024
Thank you for posting a review, we appreciate it. We would encourage you to start out on out support site for assistance with the battery life and also to give you a way to contact our team as well.
Battery Tips:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=1611937&tab=topics&topicTag=region_batterytips
Battery Tips:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=1611937&tab=topics&topicTag=region_batterytips
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
User friendly
on March 16, 2024
Posted by: Jennrun
A much needed upgrade after 5 years with my other Forerunner. I love this watch!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
ForeRunner 165 Music
on March 20, 2024
Posted by: MikeyP929
I have been using this watch for over a month now and love it. The interface is the perfect size and the navigation through the watch is easy once learned. It has been helping me improve my running and learn more about my running each time used. The music feature is great because i love not having to have my phone. Headphones, Garmin watch, shoes, shorts and im off and running with no worries. Highly recommended and i havent even scratched the surface on its many other features and tracking
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin Forerunning 145 to this
on March 22, 2024
Posted by: Br1a
I bought this product about a month ago, I was training for a half marathon, but have strained my hamstring. I was loving the features and still use it daily. I like how it will show you which muscles you are training when you record a strength training workout.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great watch if it would stay connected to my phone
on March 25, 2024
Posted by: LacyR
I've had this watch over a month now and it's been a great running watch, the issues I've had is that it just will not stay connected to my phone; I don't get notifications for calls or texts even though it's on, weather app is two days delayed but I think it's because it can never connect to my phone, the battery last tops 5 days. Just had higher expectations for this watch.
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, March 26, 2024
Thank you for posting a review we appreciate the feedback. We would encourage you to first start out on our support site for assistance with the Bluetooth issues that you are having and also give you a way to contact our team as well.
Bluetooth Tips:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=1611937&tab=topics&topicTag=region_bluetoothconnectivit
Forerunner 165 Music Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=1611937&tab=topics
Bluetooth Tips:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=1611937&tab=topics&topicTag=region_bluetoothconnectivit
Forerunner 165 Music Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=1611937&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love everything about it!
on April 3, 2024
Posted by: DebbieZ
I bought my Forerunner 165 the day after I began a half marathon training class. I couldn’t love it more! The display is so bright and easy to read. My favorite features are the audio prompts. I programmed it to remind me of my running pace every two minutes, which has been so helpful for my training. And the fact that it is purple makes it the absolute perfect watch!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin