Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Gray/Whitestone - (2024)
Average customer rating
4.5
(408 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 408 reviews
5 Stars
298
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
14
1 Star
14
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Gray/Whitestone - (2024)
Customer Rating
5
Beginner runner friendly
on December 28, 2024
Posted by: Tito_slowdown23
I purchased this watch a month ago and I've enjoyed it too the max. I am still learning how to use it, but still a great purchase for runners.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
too difficult to use
on January 1, 2025
Posted by: tom9
This was a gift but it is too difficult to use. Too many buttons. I cant even figure out how to record my activity or change the watch face.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Nice upgrade
on January 3, 2025
Posted by: Miker56
I purchased a month or two ago and unfortunately hurt my foot so I only got a few runs in with the 165, but overall very pleased. I had a 55 prior to this and the extra information over and above run info is much better. I am older and appreciate the sleep, battery, stress information as well as updated notifications ( actual video of my cameras etc). Glad I upgraded!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
All good so far, great display!
on January 7, 2025
Posted by: PrairieDawn
Received as a birthday gift/update to my Forerunner 245 about a month ago. LOVE the display and touch options. There is a lot of additional data which can be overwhelming but very interesting metrics for running. Hopefully this guidance will up my running game this year. Very easy setup and user interface is friendly.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Hi tech
on January 7, 2025
Posted by: Terrie
I’ve owned other Garmin watches in the past. This one is very advanced so it taken some time to figure everything out.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Complicated Watch
on January 8, 2025
Posted by: Dude74
I bought this watch a month ago and still don’t know enough to rate it. I try to use similar settings to my previous Garmin watches but the manual (with no index) is confusing. Having to be linked to the phone makes it more complicated. For those you love hundreds of features and not just a basic running watch, will probably love it. Also I had to call Garmin to get the correct charging cable, the wrong one came in the box.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great device!
on January 8, 2025
Posted by: Roger McC
Got this as a Christmas present from my wonderful wife! It has great features and is very accurate in recording my activities!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch for running
on January 8, 2025
Posted by: Don777
Got this for Christmas for running. Upgrade from my old 55
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin