Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 165 with Music 43mm
A entry-level gps sports watche for anyone tracking training and health, leading with 19 hours.
42/100
19 hours
£221best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 42/100
- Built for the job
- No multi-band (l1+l5)
- No offline topo maps
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the Garmin Forerunner 165 with Music 43mm wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Battery
GPS battery19 hours
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin Forerunner 165 with Music 43mm vs Garmin Garmin Forerunner 70
Garmin Forerunner 165 with Music 43mmGarmin Forerunner 70
| GarminGarmin Forerunner 165 with Music 43mmThis page | GarminGarmin Forerunner 70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42 /100 | 43 /100Better |
| Battery gps | 19 hours | 23 hoursBetter |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin Forerunner 165 with Music 43mm right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need multi-band (l1+l5), in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Garmin Forerunner 165 with Music 43mm worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 42/100 against other gps sports watches, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Garmin Forerunner 165 with Music 43mm?
Its overall 42/100 rating against the rest of the gps sports watches class.
How does it compare to the Garmin Forerunner 70?
The Garmin Forerunner 70 scores 43/100 versus this one at 42/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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