Forerunner 165, GPS Smartwatch for Run & Fitness
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Web ID: 20077399316 reviews
Love the features but having problems
I switched from Apple to Garmin due to its features, but I am consistently experiencing connection issues that I did not encounter with Apple. Despite following all recommended troubleshooting steps, the problem persists. I previously used a Garmin device with limited features, which I enjoyed, but it was not a watch.
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Great for me!
Appreciate features for workouts, good display options.
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Amazing display
I bought this a month ago and I’m so happy I did! It really helped my training for a half marathon.
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Questionable.
Way over complicated for a simple run twice a week. I've gone back to using my Forerunner 55 for a simple run. Works nice for biking though.
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Watch is Very Good
I purchased this watch to replace an old Vivoactive 3 that I have run into the ground. This watch is a phenomenal upgrade by direct comparison. The HR monitor is inconsistent and not the most accurate. The GPS coverage is quite accurate along. The band is quite comfortable and easily adjustable. I would recommend disabling the touch screen as the touch is inconsistent on this watch. There is good data analysis which is a nice feature. The Forerunner 165 is a good watch, and I would definitely recommend it.
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Good with reservations.
I’m pretty sure the watch is wonderful. My reservation is that it has way too many features for my purposes. My previous watch, (Vivosmart?), stopped charging and the watch recommended to me by a Garmin rep didn’t have onboard GPS, meaning I’d have to drag my phone along on walks and runs. If I wanted to do that I’d just use Strava. The 165 is, I believe, the most basic watch with GPS. I may be wrong about that. I didn’t do exhaustive independent research, that’s just my understanding after talking to the Garmin reps. As I said, the 165 has plenty of features, most of which I don’t want, won’t use, and won’t spend the time to figure them out. I’m at the point where I can use the watch but it still takes some trial and error to get to what I want to do. Again, that’s just me. The watch, I’m sure, is a wonder.
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Love it.
This is my 3rd garmin watch and I use it nearly daily to track my runs. I love it. I've noticed this watch syncs up to GPS way faster than my old instinct or forerunner 245. It is just top notch.
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Perfect for me!
I am a cross country runner and my forerunner 165 is perfect
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