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
4
Like all the options
on October 12, 2025
Posted by: Schieb
I like the watch yet it has taken me a week to figure out all the functions. The HR monitor seems to be quite accurate and this is the function i use tje most.
I likw that is calculated my swimmlaps
The face has many looks and i can read it with out my glasses.
Like how it tracks all my workouts. Going to keep learning all the options yet some would like the option to turn off.
Thought the price was fairly reasonable for all it can do. Hopefully it will maintain it durability as i out it through the triathlon workout paces
I likw that is calculated my swimmlaps
The face has many looks and i can read it with out my glasses.
Like how it tracks all my workouts. Going to keep learning all the options yet some would like the option to turn off.
Thought the price was fairly reasonable for all it can do. Hopefully it will maintain it durability as i out it through the triathlon workout paces
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Runners go too.
on October 13, 2025
Posted by: Adamlewesde
I've been running with a forerunner for many years my favorite go too.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Phenomenal Training Plans
on October 13, 2025
Posted by: Reci33
I got this watch a month ago, and I'm really impressed with its ability to adapt the running plan to how I'm doing. It changes the pace and goals based on sleep and what it records. In this short time, Garmin has helped me to realize that I can run faster and farther than I realized I could. I watched a YouTube tutorial to set the watch up and haven't looked back. 5/5 recommend! If you're on the fence, this watch is absolutely worth it!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love this watch
on October 15, 2025
Posted by: GMott10
I’ve been using it for two weeks and I can’t remember life before. It’s so awesome!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
FORERUNNER
on October 15, 2025
Posted by: EG157
Best watch. Way better than apple. Plan on getting an instinct for sure.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
One size doesn't fit all
on October 18, 2025
Posted by: disappointed band
After doing research on which smart watch to purchase I was excited about my decision to purchase a Forerunner 165, but in taking it out of the box and discovering that the watch band was so small, it fit on the last notch. I'm not sure if this is intentional so you buy additional accessories, but I'm rethinking my decision and it might be a return. It's unfortunate because I use a Garmin cycling computer and appreciate the data available after my rides and was hoping to enhance it with a Garmin watch.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 18, 2025
I would recommend contacting our Product Support team for the sizing issue of the band. They can take a look and see what other band options we have that might fit better on your wrist. Our phone number for North America is 1-800-800-1020. The office is opened Monday through Friday, between 7am - 7pm Central Time. Have a great day!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Ok but was looking for health readings.
on October 18, 2025
Posted by: Bob97
Nice band. Charges fast and holds it for days. Still trying to figure out some features. Was expecting more health readings, like pulse ox. Instructions are minimal.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 19, 2025
Good morning! I attached some links for pulse ox and heart rate on your device. If you have something specific that you would like to know with the watch you can search in the top right corner of the manual.
• "Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings" - http://ms.spr.ly/6427sAtUx
• "Heart Rate Features" - http://ms.spr.ly/6428sAtUI
• "Getting Started" - http://ms.spr.ly/6429sAtUL
If it is easier to call and have someone walk through the watch you can definitely do that! Our phone number for North America is 1-800-800-1020. The office is opened Monday through Friday, between 7am - 7pm Central Time.
• "Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings" - http://ms.spr.ly/6427sAtUx
• "Heart Rate Features" - http://ms.spr.ly/6428sAtUI
• "Getting Started" - http://ms.spr.ly/6429sAtUL
If it is easier to call and have someone walk through the watch you can definitely do that! Our phone number for North America is 1-800-800-1020. The office is opened Monday through Friday, between 7am - 7pm Central Time.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Simplistic and accurate
on October 20, 2025
Posted by: Scott52
Bought my Garmin FR165 around 2 months ago and have loved it ever since. To costumize the face to show the data I look for (steps, run, weather)... and so many other options is so helpful. The accuracy is on point. It feels durable and looks great, even on a night out. As a beginner (runner), this is all I need to keep me honest and on schedule with my runs.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin