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Elevate your run with the Forerunner 165 Music. This purpose-built GPS smartwatch lights up your progress on a stunning 1.2” AMOLED display. Get personalized adaptive training plans, race-day strategies, and key recovery insights to smash your goals. Leave your phone behind and listen to your favorite music right from your wrist. With 25+ sports apps, advanced health monitoring like sleep score and Body Battery™, and up to 11 days of battery life, you have everything you need to train smarter and run farther

This device is unlocked from any phone company (factory unlocked).

You don’t just run. You’ve moved beyond that. Which is why you need Forerunner 165 Music the purpose-built GPS running smartwatch that helps you meet your goals with personalized adaptive training plans and a bright display to light up your progress.


Features:

- 1.2” Colorful amoled display
- Up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
- Training metrics and recovery insights
- 25+ built-in gps and indoor sports apps
- Touchscreen and buttons
- Music on your wrist

Pace, distance, heart rate:
- This easy-to-use GPS running smartwatch provides the essential features you need to take your running to the next level — including GPS, pace, distance and wrist-based heart rate1.

Daily suggested workouts:
- Get workouts made for you. They adapt after every run to match your performance and recovery as well as the races coming up in your Garmin Connect™ smartphone app calendar.

Garmin coach:
- Get free adaptive 5K, 10K and half-marathon training plans from expert coaches to help you take on a new challenge.

Race adaptive training:
- Get ready for your race with training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on race details you enter into Garmin Connect.

Morning report:
- Receive an overview of your sleep1 and training outlook as soon as you wake up — alongside HRV status and weather. You can even customize your report to show you what you want to see.

Training effect:
- With training effect, you can see how your workouts impact your fitness and understand the primary benefit from training runs and workouts.

Plan:

Long battery life:
- With up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode, you’ll get a more complete picture of your health and training.

Recovery time:
- Know how long to recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training as well as overall stress, sleep and daily activities outside of workouts.

Sleep monitoring and sleep score:
- Understand how your body is recovering with sleep score, get a breakdown of your sleep stages, and gain detailed insights for improved sleep quality1.

Body battery™ energy monitoring:
- Track your body’s energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest1. Even get details and insights on how sleep, naps, activities and stress impact your energy.

Courses:
- Create or find existing courses in the Garmin Connect app and from favorite third-party platforms, and sync directly to your watch.

Race predictor:
- Get an estimate of what your pace could be for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and even a marathon.

Nap detection:
- Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and what their ideal time and duration should be.

Women’s health tracking:
- Track and log your menstrual cycle or pregnancy, and get exercise and nutrition education.

Prepare:

Wrist-based heart rate:
- Constant measurement of your heart rate helps you gauge how hard you work during activities, so you can stay in the know all day and night1.

Wrist-based running dynamics:
- Get measurements of crucial running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more to help improve your running form.

Vo2 max:
- See your current fitness level, and track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more.

Intensity minutes:
- Track your moderate and vigorous activity minutes to help meet your goals.

Hrv status:
- Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health, training and recovery through heart rate variability.

Audio prompts:
- Get alerts to know how you’re performing and even be guided through workouts.

Stress tracking:
- Find out if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.

Pulse ox sensor:
- Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep2.

Cross training:
- Browse the Garmin Connect app for dozens of free HIIT, strength, cardio, yoga and Pilates workouts. You can even build your own in the app and send them to your watch.

Health snapshot:
- Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your health care provider.

Activity tracking:
- Keep tabs on your daily steps, calories burned, floors climbed and more from your wrist1.

Fitness age:
- Estimate how fit you are compared to your actual age.

Perform:

Built-In Gnss:
- Our built-in sensors connect to multiple satellite systems so you track where you run, and get accurate stats, including distance and pace.

Wrist-based running power:
- See how much power you’re applying to the trail or road so you can manage effort and fine-tune training.

Built-in sports apps:
- Tap in to 25+ built-in activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training and more.

Track running:
- Record accurate lap distances, and see your distances in meters.

Pacepro™ feature:
- Plan race-day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance.

Connect:

Music:
- Download songs and playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts for phone-free listening with your wireless headphones.

Safety and tracking:
- If your watch senses that an incident occurred, it will send a message with your live location3. Or if you feel unsafe, you can do it manually.

Garmin pay™ contactless payments:
- Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.

Smart notifications:
- Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your iPhone® or Android™ smartphone.

Livetrack feature:
- Friends and family can follow your real-time location3 and view preplanned courses.

Garmin connect app:
- See your health and fitness information, connect with friends, and more.

Connect iq™ store:
- Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.


Specifications:

- Sleep score and insights: Yes
- Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode): Up To 11 Days
- Daily Suggested Workouts: Yes (7 Days)
- Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen: Yes (Spot-Check, During Sleep, All Day)
- Garmin Pay™: Yes
- Music Storage: Yes
- Display Type: Amoled (Optional Always-On Mode)
- Touchscreen: Yes
- Water Rating: 5 Atm

General:
- Lens Material: Chemically Strengthened Glass
- Bezel Material: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
- Quick Release Bands: Yes (20 Mm, Industry Standard)
- Strap Material: Silicone
- Physical Size: 43 X 43 X 11.6 Mm Fits Wrists With A Circumference Of 126-203 Mm
- Weight: 39 G
- Display Size: 1.2´´ (30.4 Mm) Diameter
- Display Resolution: 390 X 390 Pixels
- Color Display: Yes
- Large Font Option: Yes
- Charging Method: Garmin Proprietary Plug Charger
- Memory/History: 4 Gb

Battery Life:
- Smartwatch Mode: Up To 11 Days
- Battery Saver Smartwatch Mode: Up To 20 Days
- Gps-Only Gnss Mode: Up To 19 Hours
- All-Systems Gnss Mode: Up To 17 Hours
- Gps-Only Gnss Mode With Music: Up To 7 Hours
- All-Systems Gnss Mode With Music: Up To 6.5 Hours

Clock Features:
- Time/Date: Yes
- Gps Time Sync: Yes
- Automatic Daylight Saving Time: Yes
- Alarm Clock: Yes
- Timer: Yes
- Stopwatch: Yes
- Sunrise/Sunset Times: Yes

Health & Wellness Monitoring:
- Wrist-Based Heart Rate (Constant, Every Second): Yes
- Daily Resting Heart Rate: Yes
- Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts: Yes (High And Low)
- Respiration Rate (24x7): Yes
- Fitness Age: Yes
- Body Battery™ Energy Monitor: Yes
- All-Day Stress: Yes
- Relaxation Reminders: Yes
- Relaxation Breathing Timer: Yes
- Breathwork: Yes
- Sleep: Yes (Advanced)
- Nap Detection: Yes
- Hydration: Yes (In Garmin Connect™ And Optional Connect Iq™ Widget)
- Women´s Health: Yes (In Garmin Connect™ And Optional Connect Iq™ Widget)
- Health Snapshot: Yes

Sensors:
- Gps: Yes
- Glonass: Yes
- Galileo: Yes
- Garmin Elevate™ Wrist Heart Rate Monitor: Yes
- Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor: Yes
- Barometric Altimeter: Yes
- Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Thermometer: Yes
- Ambient Light Sensor: Yes

Daily Smart Features:
- Connectivity: Bluetooth®, Ant+®, Wi-Fi®
- Connect Iq™ (Downloadable Watch Faces, Data Fields, Widgets And Apps): Yes
- On-Device Connect Iq™ Store: Yes
- Smart Notifications: Yes
- Text Response/Reject Phone Call With Text (Android™ Only): Yes
- View Images From Notifications On Watch (Android™ Only): Yes
- Morning Report: Yes
- Calendar: Yes
- Weather Forecasts: Yes
- Realtime Settings Sync With Garmin Connect™ Mobile: Yes
- Battery Saver (Customizable Low Power Watch): Yes
- Controls Smartphone Music: Yes
- Plays And Controls Watch Music: Yes
- Find My Phone: Yes
- Find My Watch: Yes
- Pairs With Garmin Connect™ Mobile: Yes
- Smartphone Compatibility: Iphone®, Android™

Activity Profiles:
- Gym: Strength, Hiit, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing
- Wellness: Walking, Pilates, Yoga
- Indoor Running: Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
- Outdoor Running: Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running
- Outdoor Recreation: Hiking
- Cycling: Biking, Indoor Biking
- Swim: Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
- Racket Sports: Tennis, Pickleball, Padel

Safety And Tracking Features:
- Incident Detection During Select Activities: Yes
- Incident Detection Alert On Phone For Wearables: Yes
- Assistance: Yes
- Livetrack: Yes
- Live Event Sharing: Android™ Only

Activity Tracking Features:
- Step Counter: Yes
- Move Alerts (Displays On Device After A Period Of Inactivity): Yes
- Auto Goal (Learns Your Activity Level And Assigns A Daily Step Goal): Yes
- Calories Burned: Yes
- Floors Climbed: Yes
- Distance Traveled: Yes
- Intensity Minutes: Yes
- Trueup™: Yes
- Move Iq™: Yes
- Garmin Connect™ Challenges App: Yes (Optional Connect Iq App)

Gym & Fitness Equipment:
- Cardio Workouts: Yes
- Strength Workouts: Yes
- Hiit Workouts: Yes
- Yoga Workouts: Yes
- Pilates Workouts: Yes
- Automatic Rep Counting: Yes

Training, Planning And Analysis Features:
- Customizable Data Pages: Yes
- Downloadable Training Plans: Yes
- Course Guidance: Yes
- Hr Zones: Yes
- Hr Alerts: Yes
- Hr Calories: Yes
- % Hr Max: Yes
- % Hrr: Yes
- Recovery Time: Yes
- Auto Max Hr: Yes
- Race Glance/Widget: Yes
- Hrv Status: Yes
- Hr Broadcast (Broadcasts Hr Data Over Ant+® To Paired Devices): Yes
- Respiration Rate (During Exercise): Yoga And Breathwork Only
- Gps Speed And Distance: Yes
- Customizable Activity Profiles: Yes
- Auto Pause®: Yes
- Interval Training: Yes
- Advanced Workouts: Yes
- Hrm Running Pace And Distance: Yes
- Auto Lap®: Yes
- Manual Lap: Yes
- Rest Timer: Yes
- Configurable Lap Alerts: Yes
- Vo2 Max (Run): Yes
- Vo2 Max (Trail Run): Yes
- Training Effect: Yes
- Training Effect (Anaerobic): Yes
- Primary Benefit (Training Effect Labels): Yes
- Audio Prompts: Yes
- Finish Time: Yes
- Touch And/Or Button Lock: Yes
- Activity History On Watch: Yes
- Physio Trueup: Yes

Running Features:
- Gps-Based Distance, Time And Pace: Yes
- Running Dynamics: Yes
- Vertical Oscillation And Ratio: Yes
- Ground Contact Time And Balance: Yes (But Not Balance)
- Stride Length (Real Time): Yes
- Cadence (Provides Real-Time Number Of Steps Per Minute): Yes
- Running Power: Yes
- Pacepro™ Pacing Strategies: Yes
- Run Workouts: Yes
- Race Predictor: Yes
- Course- And Weather-Specific Race Predictor: Yes
- Foot Pod Capable: Yes
- Run/Walk/Stand Detection: Yes

Outdoor Recreation:
- Point-To-Point Navigation: Yes
- Bread Crumb Trail In Real Time: Yes
- Back To Start: Yes
- Tracback®: Yes
- Ultratrac Mode: Yes
- Elevation Profile: Yes
- Distance To Destination: Yes
- Total Ascent/Descent: Yes
- Rest Timer (Ultra Run Only): Yes
- Auto Rest: Yes
- Future Elevation Plot: Yes
- Area Calculation: Yes (Via Connect Iq™)
- Fish Forecast: Yes (Via Connect Iq™)
- Sun And Moon Information: Yes (Via Connect Iq™)

Cycling Features:
- Courses: Yes
- Alerts (Triggers Alarm When You Reach Goals Including Time, Distance, Heart Rate Or Calories): Yes
- Compatible With Varia™ Radar (Rear-Facing Radar): Yes
- Compatible With Varia™ Lights: Yes
- Speed And Cadence Sensor Support (W/Sensor): Yes

Swimming Features:
- Open-Water Swim Metrics (Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Rate, Stroke Distance, Swim Efficiency (Swolf), Calories): Yes
- Pool Swim Metrics (Lengths, Distance, Pace, Stroke Count, Swim Efficiency (Swolf), Calories): Yes
- Stroke Type Detection (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly) (Pool Swim Only): Yes
- Drill Logging (Pool Swim Only): Yes
- Basic Rest Timer (Up From 0) (Pool Swim Only): Yes
- ´´Repeat On´´ Rest Timer (Pool Swim Only): Yes
- Auto Rest (Pool Swim Only): Yes
- Time And Distance Alerts: Yes
- Countdown Start (Pool Swim Only): Yes
- Underwater Wrist-Based Heart Rate: Yes

Kid Activity Tracking Features:
- Toe-To-Toe™ Challenges App: Yes (Optional Connect Iq Toe-To-Toe™ Challenges App)

In the box:
- Forerunner 165 running watch
- USB-C charging/data cable
- Documentation

Compatible devices:
- Varia™ eRTL615
- Varia™ RCT715
- Varia™ RTL510
- Varia™ RTL515
- Varia™ RVR315
- Varia™ UT800 Smart Headlight

Technical specifications of Garmin Forerunner 165 Music

  • Weight

    39 G

  • Screen Size

    30.4 Mm (1.2´´) Diameter

  • Resolution

    390x390 Pixels

  • Touchscreen

    Yes

  • Bezel Material

    Fibre-Reinforced Polymer

  • Lens Material

    Chemically Strengthened Glass

  • Wireless Connectivity

    Bluetooth®, Ant+®, Wi-Fi®

  • GPS

    Yes

  • Battery Life

    Up To 11 Days | Smartwatch Mode: Up To 11 Days Battery Saver Smartwatch Mode: Up To 20 Days Gps-Only Gnss Mode: Up To 19 Hours All-Systems Gnss Mode: Up To 17 Hours Gps-Only Gnss Mode With Music: Up To 7 Hours All-Systems Gnss Mode With Music: Up To 6.5 Hours

  • Battery Type

    Lithium Ion

  • Compass

    Yes

  • Barometric Altimeter

    Yes

  • Accelerometer

    Yes

  • Speedometer

    Yes

  • Water Resistance Rating

    5 Atm

  • Smart Notifications

    Yes

  • Music Controls

    Yes

  • Contactless Payment

    Yes

  • Included in the box

    Forerunner® 165 Music Running Watch, Usb-C Charging/Data Cable, Documentation

  • Color

    Black

  • Features

    GPS

  • Features

    Glonass

  • Features

    Altimeter

  • Features

    Wrist heart rate

  • Features

    Daily Activiy Tracker

  • Features

    Cadence meter

  • Features

    Speedometer

  • Features

    Accelerometer

  • Features

    Music Storage

  • Age

    Adult

  • Product Aspect

    New

Features of Garmin Forerunner 165 Music

Color Black

Color

Black

Features GPS

Features

GPS

Glonass

Glonass

Altimeter

Altimeter

Wrist heart rate

Wrist heart rate

Daily Activiy Tracker

Daily Activiy Tracker

Cadence meter

Cadence meter

Speedometer

Speedometer

Accelerometer

Accelerometer

Music Storage

Music Storage

Age Adult

Age

Adult

Product Aspect New

Product Aspect

New

Key differentiators

Advanced training features including Garmin Coach, race adaptive training, and recovery time advisor.

Comprehensive health monitoring with wrist-based heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor, and Body Battery™ energy tracking.

Extensive battery life with up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and multiple GPS modes.

Onboard music storage allows for phone-free listening during workouts.

Vibrant 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with 390x390 pixel resolution.

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Garmin Reloj Forerunner 165 Music

Comfortable, clear and very practical

2026/01/03

Javier López

After a couple of weeks of use, it feels like a well-balanced and easy-to-use watch. The AMOLED screen looks great in any situation, the GPS is fast, and the battery lasts a long time without needing constant monitoring.

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The Garmin Forerunner 165 Music is a purpose-built GPS running smartwatch designed to help you meet your training goals. It features personalized adaptive training plans, tracks essential metrics like pace and distance, and includes over 25 built-in sports apps to support your active lifestyle.

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Can I listen to music on the Forerunner 165 Music without my phone?

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Yes, you can. The Forerunner 165 Music has built-in music storage, allowing you to download and listen to your favorite music directly from your wrist, so you can leave your phone behind during your workouts.

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What kind of training guidance does the Forerunner 165 Music offer?

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This watch provides several training features, including free adaptive 5K, 10K, and half-marathon training plans from Garmin Coach. It also offers daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance and recovery, and race-adaptive training to prepare you for upcoming events.

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What makes the display on the Forerunner 165 Music special?

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The Forerunner 165 Music features a bright, 1.2-inch colorful AMOLED display. This type of screen is known for its high contrast and vibrant colors, which makes it easy to read your stats and progress at a glance, even during a run.

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What is the battery life of the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music?

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The Garmin Forerunner 165 Music offers up to 11 days of battery life when used in smartwatch mode. This allows for extended use between charges, so you can focus more on your training and less on recharging.

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Does the Forerunner 165 Music have a built-in heart rate monitor?

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Yes, the watch includes a wrist-based heart rate monitor. This feature provides essential data for tracking your fitness, monitoring your health, and understanding how your body responds to training and recovery.

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Is the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music water-resistant?

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Yes, it has a water rating of 5 ATM. This means it is suitable for activities such as swimming, showering, and running in the rain. It is designed to withstand pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 meters.

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The strap is made of silicone. Silicone is a popular choice for sports watches as it is durable, flexible, and comfortable to wear during workouts and for extended periods.

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What connectivity options does the Forerunner 165 Music support?

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This watch supports Bluetooth®, ANT+®, and Wi-Fi® connectivity. These options ensure seamless syncing with your smartphone, accessories like heart rate straps, and wireless networks for music downloads and software updates.

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The Garmin Forerunner 165 Music weighs 39 grams. Its lightweight design ensures it remains comfortable on your wrist during runs, daily wear, and even while sleeping.

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Can I use the Forerunner 165 Music for sports other than running?

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Absolutely. While it is a dedicated running watch, it comes with over 25 built-in GPS and indoor sports apps. You can track activities like cycling, swimming, gym workouts, and more.

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How does this watch help with recovery?

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The Forerunner 165 Music provides key recovery insights. It features a Morning Report that gives an overview of your sleep and training outlook, and it uses Training Effect metrics to show how your workouts impact your fitness, helping you train smarter.

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Does the Forerunner 165 Music track sleep?

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Yes, it offers advanced sleep monitoring. The watch tracks your sleep patterns and provides a sleep score and other insights in your Morning Report to help you understand your recovery and overall health.

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Does the Forerunner 165 Music have built-in GPS?

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Yes, it has built-in GPS. This allows the watch to accurately track your pace, distance, and route during outdoor activities like running and cycling, without needing to be connected to your phone.

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Will the Forerunner 165 Music work with the Garmin Connect app?

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Yes, it is designed to work seamlessly with the Garmin Connect smartphone app. You can sync your activities, view detailed metrics, customize settings, and access features like race-adaptive training plans directly through the app.

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Use cases

Dedicated Running Training 95% Fit

This watch is a reliable upgrade for regular runners, offering adaptive training plans through Garmin Coach and daily suggested workouts. The built-in GPS and wrist-based heart rate monitor provide accurate, real-time data to track performance and progress.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo support,Daily suggested workouts,Garmin Coach,Wrist-Based Heart Rate Monitor

Comprehensive Health and Wellness Monitoring 90% Fit

For users focused on a holistic view of their well-being, this watch provides advanced insights beyond workouts. It tracks sleep stages, stress levels, Body Battery™ energy, and blood oxygen saturation, offering a solid performance for all-day health awareness.

Advanced sleep tracking with sleep stages,Stress monitoring,Body Battery™ energy monitoring,SPO2 Sensor (Pulse Ox)

Multi-Sport Activity Tracking 85% Fit

As a great all-rounder, this watch is perfect for athletes who engage in various activities. With over 25 built-in sports apps and a 5 ATM water resistance rating, it can reliably track everything from cycling to pool swims and gym sessions.

25+ sports apps,Water resistance rating: 5 ATM,Accelerometer,Barometric altimeter

Phone-Free Music on the Go 90% Fit

This watch is ideal for users who want to enjoy their favorite playlists or podcasts during workouts without carrying a phone. The built-in music storage allows for direct download and playback through Bluetooth headphones, providing a seamless and lightweight experience.

Music storage,Music controls,Bluetooth® connectivity

Best for

Best for Regular Runners

With built-in GPS, wrist-based heart rate monitoring, and daily suggested workouts, this watch provides the solid performance and key metrics needed for regular training.

Gps: yes, Heart rate monitor: Wrist-Based

Ideal for Data-Driven Upgraders

This watch is a reliable upgrade, offering advanced metrics like VO2 max, recovery time, sleep stages, and Pulse Ox to provide a comprehensive view of your training and well-being.

Spo2 sensor: yes, Sleep tracking: Advanced

Great for Connected Athletes

This model offers a balanced blend of fitness and smart features, including music storage, contactless payments, and smart notifications, all displayed on a vibrant AMOLED screen.

Music storage: Yes, Contactless payment: yes, Smart notifications: yes, Display type: Amoled

A Solid Choice for Multi-Sport Users

Supporting over 25 built-in sports apps, this great all-rounder allows you to easily switch between activities like running, cycling, and swimming while tracking performance for each.

Sports modes count: 25, Water resistance rating: 5 Atm

Benefits

FunctionalGain deep insights into your overall well-being.

This watch provides a comprehensive overview of your health with advanced monitoring features. It tracks key metrics like blood oxygen saturation with its SpO2 sensor, monitors stress levels, and offers advanced sleep tracking with sleep stages, giving you a holistic view of your body's condition.

FunctionalPrecisely track your workouts and location.

Achieve reliable and accurate tracking for your activities with built-in GPS and a suite of sensors. The watch includes an accelerometer and barometric altimeter to precisely measure your movement, distance, and elevation, ensuring your performance data is always accurate.

FunctionalStay connected and entertained on the go.

Enjoy the convenience of smart features directly on your wrist. Listen to your favorite playlists with music storage, make secure purchases with contactless payments, and stay informed with smart notifications, all without needing to reach for your phone.

FunctionalSpend more time training and less time charging.

With an impressive battery life of up to 11 days in smartwatch mode, you can focus on your activities without constant interruptions for charging. The battery saver mode extends this even further to up to 20 days, ensuring your watch is always ready when you are.

Ideal buyer profiles

General buyers seeking a feature-rich activity monitor

This buyer is looking for a comprehensive device to track their fitness, monitor health metrics, and stay connected. They are active individuals who participate in various sports and want detailed data to understand their performance and well-being without needing a professional-grade expedition tool.

The Garmin Forerunner 165 Music meets these needs with its built-in GPS for precise tracking, wrist-based heart rate, and advanced sleep monitoring. With up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, it provides extensive functionality for daily use and dedicated training sessions.

Competitive features

When evaluating the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music Watch against its competitors, it's clear that this device is engineered for runners who want a blend of performance tracking, smart features, and everyday usability. While other smartwatches in this price range offer general fitness tracking, the Forerunner 165 Music distinguishes itself with runner-centric features like personalized adaptive training plans and a bright AMOLED display that makes viewing metrics mid-run effortless.

Where it excels

The Forerunner 165 Music features a vibrant 1.2” AMOLED display, offering superior clarity and color for viewing stats compared to watches that may use less advanced screen technology. With specialized features like personalized adaptive training plans, race-day strategies, and recovery insights, it provides more in-depth, running-specific guidance than many general-purpose smartwatches. The ability to store and play music directly from the watch allows for phone-free running, a key convenience for fitness users who don't want to be weighed down by extra devices. It offers an impressive battery life of up to 11 days in smartwatch mode, ensuring it's always ready for your next run or workout with less frequent charging.

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While the Forerunner 165 Music is competitively priced, budget-conscious shoppers might find models like the Polar Street X Watch to be a more affordable entry point for a GPS-enabled activity monitor, if advanced running metrics are not a priority.

Verdict

The Garmin Forerunner 165 Music Watch is a strong contender for dedicated runners and fitness users. Its combination of a brilliant AMOLED screen, specialized training tools, on-device music, and long battery life makes it a powerful training partner. While it sits in a competitive price bracket, its focused feature set provides excellent value for those looking to elevate their running performance. For general activity tracking, other options may suffice, but for smashing running goals, the Forerunner 165 Music is built for the job.

Specs comparison

Battery LifeUp To 11 DaysUp To 11 DaysUp To 9 DaysUp To 11 Days (5 Days Display Always-On)
Water Resistance5 Atm5 AtmSwim, 5 ATMSwim, 5 ATM
Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth®, Ant+®, Wi-Fi®Bluetooth®, Ant+Bluetooth®, Ant+®Bluetooth®, Ant+®, Wi-Fi®
GpsYesYesYesYes
TouchscreenYesYesYesYes
Barometric AltimeterYesYes--
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion-Lithium Ion
Screen Size Inches1.2 inches1.2 inches1 inches1.2 inches
Battery Life Days11 hours11 hours9 hours11 hours
Sports Modes Count25251480
Spo2 SensorYesYesYesYes
Stress MonitoringYesYesYesYes
Heart Rate Measurement Modecontinuouscontinuouscontinuouscontinuous
Sleep Stages TrackingYesYesYesYes
Lens MaterialChemically Strengthened GlassChemically Strengthened GlassCorning® Gorilla® Glass 3Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
AccelerometerYesYesYesYes
Screen Resolution390x390 Pixels390x390 Pixels240 x 201 Pixels390 x 390
Smart NotificationsYesYesYesYes
Bezel MaterialFibre-Reinforced PolymerFibre-Reinforced PolymerAnodised AluminumAnodized aluminum
Contactless PaymentYesYesYesYes
Music StorageYesYes-Yes
Music ControlsYesYesYesYes
Included In The BoxForerunner® 165 Music Running Watch, Usb-C Charging/Data Cable, DocumentationForerunner® 165 Running Watch, Usb-C Charging/Data Cable, DocumentationLily® 2 Active, USB-C Charging Cable, DocumentationVíVoactive® 6, Usb-C Charging/Data Cable, Documentation
Smartwatch ModeUp To 11 Days Battery Saver Smartwatch Mode: Up To 20 Days Gps-Only Gnss Mode: Up To 19 Hours All-Systems Gnss Mode: Up To 17 Hours Gps-Only Gnss Mode With Music: Up To 7 Hours All-Systems Gnss Mode With Music: Up To 6.5 HoursUp To 11 Days Battery Saver Smartwatch Mode: Up To 20 Days Gps-Only Gnss Mode: Up To 19 Hours All-Systems Gnss Mode: Up To 17 Hours-Up to 11 days (5 days display always-on)

Specs vs competitors

Battery LifeUp To 11 Days14 daysup to 12 daysup to 14 days14 days-
Water Resistance5 Atm5 Atm50 m5 ATM5 ATM5 ATM
Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth®, Ant+®, Wi-Fi®5.3Bluetooth-5.2-
Charging Time1.5--2--
GpsYesYesDual-band (L1+L5)Multi-band GNSS (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS)YesYes
TouchscreenYesYesYesYesYesYes
Barometric AltimeterYes-YesYes-Yes
Battery TypeLithium Ion440 Mah (Rated Value)Rechargeable lithium-ion-rechargeable lithium-
Screen Size Inches1.2 inches1.39 inches1.32 inches1.32 inches1.75 1.2 - 1.81.85 1.2 - 1.8
Battery Life Days11 hours14 days12 hours14 hours14 hours12 hours
Sports Modes Count25-3222120100
Spo2 SensorYesYes-YesYesYes
Stress MonitoringYesYesYesYesYesYes
Heart Rate Measurement Modecontinuouscontinuouscontinuouscontinuouscontinuouscontinuous
Sleep Stages TrackingYes-YesYesYes-
Lens MaterialChemically Strengthened Glass--Corning Gorilla Glass 3-Sapphire Glass
AccelerometerYesYes-YesYesYes
Screen Resolution390x390 Pixels454x454466 x 466466 x 466390x450-
Smart NotificationsYesYesYesYesYesYes
Bezel MaterialFibre-Reinforced Polymer-Stainless steelHigh-strength Polymer-Aerospace-Grade Titanium
Contactless PaymentYes----Yes
Music StorageYesYesMusic Storage---
Music ControlsYesYesYesYes-Yes
Included In The BoxForerunner® 165 Music Running Watch, Usb-C Charging/Data Cable, Documentation--VeRun GPS sports watch, Silicone strap, USB-C charging cable, Charging base, Quick start guide, Safety leaflet--
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