Garmin Forerunner 165

The Garmin Forerunner 165, released February 20, 2024 at $249.99, brings Garmin's AMOLED display technology and full running analytics suite to its most accessible price point. It is designed for runners transitioning from basic fitness bands to dedicated GPS sport watches and delivers a significantly richer training experience than any band-style tracker at a similar price. The watch provides multi-GNSS positioning using GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo, the Elevate V4 optical heart rate sensor, SpO2 monitoring, HRV Status, Training Readiness, Body Battery energy tracking, and a Morning Report summarizing overnight recovery. Battery lasts up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode. At 39g, it is lighter than most sport watches in this category. With Garmin Coach guided training plans, suggested workouts from Garmin Connect, and deep integration with the Garmin ecosystem including Strava and TrainingPeaks, the Forerunner 165 provides a complete training toolset at an approachable price. It is the ideal first Garmin for runners who have outgrown basic fitness bands and want structured training guidance without the $450-plus price of the Forerunner 265.