Garmin Forerunner 165

43 mm, without a SIM card
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You don't just run away. You go beyond the ordinary. That's why you need the Forerunner 165, the GPS smartwatch designed specifically for running, to help you reach your goals with personalised, adaptive training plans and a bright display that shows your progress.

Key specifications

Operating system compatibility
Android, iOS
Smartwatch functions
Alarm clock, Datebooks, Find my phone, Music functionalities, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Touch screen, Weather
Health functions
Heart rate measurement, Heart rate monitoring, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Sleep recording
Activities
Cycling, Fitness, Running, Swimming
Wristband material
Silicone
Case material
Polymer

General information

Item number
43289463
Manufacturer
Garmin
Category
Smartwatches
Manufacturer No.
010-02863-20
Edited by a customer
Release date
12.8.2024
Sales rank in Category Smartwatches
180 of 3326

Colour

Exact colour description
Black, Slate Gray

Watch properties

Watch type
Smartwatch
Durability
Waterproof (5 ATM)
Protection type (IP code)
Waterproof
Operating system
Garmin
Operating system compatibility
Android, iOS

Functions

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clock, Datebooks, Find my phone, Music functionalities, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Touch screen, Weather
Health functions
Heart rate measurement, Heart rate monitoring, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Sleep recording
Activities
Cycling, Fitness, Running, Swimming
Payment service
Garmin Pay
Sensors
Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Light sensor, Pulse Oximeter, Temperature sensor
Localisation technology
Galileo, GLONASS, GPS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Display
OLED
Display technology
AMOLED
Display size (inches)
1.20"
Image resolution
390 x 390 pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
Black
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
One size
Strap width
20 mm
Web width
20 mm
Strap description
Sports bracelet
Strap fastener
Buckle

Case properties

Case colour
Grey
Case material
Polymer
Glass
Hardened glass
Shape of watch
Round
Case diameter
43 mm
Case thickness
11.60 mm
Case material
Polymer

Connectivity

Connectivity
ANT+, Bluetooth
Mobile communications standard
without a SIM card

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
4 GB

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery life (without GPS)
11 Days
Runtime (in GPS mode)
0.79 Days
Standby time
480 h

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life
11 Days

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
4.21 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.11

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Documentary

Product dimensions

Weight
39 g

Package dimensions

Length
13.90 cm
Width
7.30 cm
Height
7.40 cm
Weight
129 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
9 additional offers

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 3.OnePlus
    1.2 %
  • 4.Huawei
    1.3 %
  • 5.Garmin
    1.6 %
  • 6.Coros
    1.7 %
  • 6.Google
    1.7 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 18.Anio
    5 days
  • 18.Fitbit
    5 days
  • 18.Garmin
    5 days
  • 18.TCL
    5 days
  • 22.Coros
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 10.TCL
    4.7 %
  • 11.Suunto
    4.8 %
  • 12.Garmin
    5 %
  • 13.CMF
    5.2 %
  • 14.Huawei
    5.3 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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