Garmin has just launched a new smartwatch, the Forerunner 165, which is set to give the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch a run for their money. Priced at only $249.99, the Forerunner 165 is a budget-friendly alternative that does not compromise on features and capabilities.
Key features of the Forerunner 165 include:
– AMOLED display
– 11-day battery life
– Standalone GPS
– Wrist-based heart rate monitoring
– All-day stress tracking
– Blood oxygen saturation monitoring
– Women’s health supervision
– Body battery energy tech
– Advanced sleep tracking with nap detection
In addition to these features, the Forerunner 165 also offers race-adaptive training plans, wrist-based running power and dynamics, and training effect functionality. All of these features are available at an incredibly affordable price point.
The Forerunner 165 is available in two models: the standard version and the Music variant. The Music variant allows you to play music directly from your watch, giving you more freedom during your workouts.
Compared to its higher-end sibling, the Forerunner 265, the differences in features do not seem significant enough to justify spending an extra $200. The Forerunner 165 is smaller, lighter, and thinner than the 265 while still maintaining a durable build with a chemically strengthened glass protecting its AMOLED display.
The regular variant of the Forerunner 165 comes in two color combinations while the Music variant offers four different hues. These models are currently available for purchase directly from Garmin with distribution likely expanding to other major retailers soon.
Overall, Garmin’s new Forerunner 165 smartwatch packs impressive features at an affordable price point, making it a strong contender in today’s smartwatch market.
