Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Forerunner 165 Music GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Gray/Whitestone - (2024)
Average customer rating
4.3
(134 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 134 reviews
5 Stars
85
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Star
10
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Forerunner 165 Music GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Gray/Whitestone - (2024)
Customer Rating
5
Huge Thumbs Up
on October 6, 2025
Posted by: Ryan95
Has made such a huge difference in my fitness journey. Finally able to mor carefully track my goals and the fact that it stores music means I don't have to Cary my phone anymore
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing watch
on October 6, 2025
Posted by: Vallerie
I love love love this watch. I loved that i was able to customize it the way I wanted. It’s great!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on October 8, 2025
Posted by: Anthony B
I’ve been using the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music for a few weeks now, and I’m genuinely impressed. It’s the perfect blend of functionality, comfort, and value—especially for anyone who wants a watch that supports both fitness and everyday life. The Forerunner 165 Music feels like the sweet spot between beginner-friendly and performance-driven. It’s a great choice if you want a smartwatch that supports serious fitness goals but still fits seamlessly into daily life. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, music-capable fitness watch without the premium price tag.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
4
Very nice watch/tracker!
on October 10, 2025
Posted by: Sherbear75
I've been using this watch for about 2 weeks now. It has so many features and I am just figuring out how to use it. I highly recommend this model for active people!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Fitness Watch!
on October 10, 2025
Posted by: Abigail M
I love my Garmin Forerunner! I use it mostly to track bike rides, hikes, and walks, and it is always very accurate. The battery life cannot be beat and I only have to charge it about once a week. I have not used the music storage yet but I like that it is an option. This watch is definitely good for a beginner. You can add different workouts to your watch and change the face, it is very customizable. I also like that you can connect it to your phone so you can see your notifications on it. I love this watch!
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
AMAZING WATCH!!!
on October 12, 2025
Posted by: Rhio
I bought this watch cause I am really into running. It works great! But I did not know that it would work for every sport I play or do. It is a bit on the expensive side but if you do multiple sports, it’s worth it! It has helped me reach goals in my cross country season too! Definitely recommend!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Terrible at connecting
on October 13, 2025
Posted by: Melo
I love garmin but this watch I bought completely ruined it when I bought it I wanted to put music on it and all it does is say sync not ready and it constantly says it after me doing resets and troubleshooting so I had to switch to coros if garmin could convince me Ill go back until then Im with coros.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 13, 2025
Please try the troubleshooting steps in this FAQ we've created here: http://ms.spr.ly/6427sNdwl
This will help you get music downloaded to your Forerunner 165 music.
-MR
This will help you get music downloaded to your Forerunner 165 music.
-MR
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing watch
on October 22, 2025
Posted by: Sherman
I bought this watch 6 weeks ago and have had no problems. I love the variety in the activity selection and the battery life is amazing for how short the 0-100 charge time is. Would definitely recommend for entry level runners. Couldn't be happier!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin