The mobile industry has been buzzing with the announcement of Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series and the global launch of the OnePlus 12 and 12R, not to mention Motorola’s new budget-friendly Moto G handsets. On the smartwatch front, Garmin has been relatively quiet since unveiling a single niche model at CES in Las Vegas last month. However, the company is reportedly gearing up to release another feature-packed wearable device.
The upcoming Garmin Forerunner 165 is set to offer a lower-cost alternative to popular smartwatches like the Apple Watch Series 9 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6. Packed with health sensors for blood oxygen monitoring, heart rate variability, VO2 Max tracking, Running Dynamics technology, and sleep monitoring functionality including nap detection, this budget-friendly smartwatch is shaping up to be a game-changer for outdoor enthusiasts and fitness fanatics.
Rumored to be priced at €279 for the standard edition and €329 with built-in music storage in Europe, the Garmin Forerunner 165 aims to strike a perfect balance between quality and affordability. The AMOLED display is expected to measure 1.2 inches with a resolution of 390 x 390 pixels. With an overall thickness of just 11.6mm, this slim smartwatch offers a respectable battery life of up to 11 days on a single charge.
If these European price points are any indication, it’s likely that the Garmin Forerunner 165 will cost $229 or $249 in the US for an entry-level model. With its impressive features and competitive pricing, it’s safe to say that this smartwatch may offer unbeatable value for money in today’s market.
As we await an official announcement from Garmin in the very near future, it’s clear that the Forerunner 165 is poised to make waves as one of the most compelling smartwatches on the market.
