Customer Reviews for Garmin Forerunner 165 Smartwatch, GPS, 43mm, Mist Gray & Whitestone Silicone Band (010-02863-21)
Garmin Forerunner 165 Smartwatch, GPS, 43mm, Mist Gray & Whitestone Silicone Band (010-02863-21) is New at Staples
Item # : 24678696
Model # : GRM0286321
- Easy-to-use running smartwatch with built-in GPS for pace/distance and wrist-based heart rate; brilliant 1.2-in. AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 43mm size and fits wrists with a circumference of 4.96 in. to 7.99 in. (126 mm to 203 mm)
- Reach your goals with personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt based on performance and recovery; use Garmin Coach and race adaptive training plans to get workout suggestions for specific events
Price is $264.49
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440 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Mar 26, 2026
Nice and easy to use!
Clear display, easy to use. Excellent! Feel very comfortable and good quality.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Mar 12, 2026
Not working for me
I don’t like it and wish I could get my old one back! Just this is crazy. More info than I need
Frobby
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Posted Mar 26, 2026
Nice and easy to use!
Clear display, easy to use. Excellent! Feel very comfortable and good quality.
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Shadow56
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Posted Mar 25, 2026
The complete package.
Far exceeds my expectations. I also think its a value. Still learning all the bells and whistles. This is my second Garmin watch.
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DGreatest
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Posted Mar 25, 2026
Coros has better value for money
Needs training status and my battery seems to be dying alot faster than usual.
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ChoppaBlock
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Posted Mar 21, 2026
Outstanding Battery life
I bought this watch for running but I have really enjoyed using it as a smartwatch as well. The baseline heart rate zoning was way off on my first run but that adjusted itself over time. The battery is what I’m most impressed by though. I went on a 7 day work trip without my charger and when I got home I still had about 25% battery. It also charges in like an hour. My o...
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Posted Mar 18, 2026
Great watch . I find it to be very reliable and most accurate
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TGranny
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Posted Mar 16, 2026
Lots of new features!
This is much different from my last Garmin watch. I still have things to learn about it. I've had it for a month. I am very pleased with it.
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Gio67
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Posted Mar 15, 2026
Decent watch
Bought it a month ago there’s been multiple days where the watch doesn’t track my sleep multiple times it’s not tracking my heart rate and it’s laggy
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LittleLambi
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Posted Mar 13, 2026
Mediocre watch with shoddy charging
I have used the Fenix 6 for years. I love that watch; unfortunately, I couldn't access a specific training module I wanted. I bought the Forerunner 165 with plans to just use it for running (because it doesn't come with any winter compatible activities) and the specific training plan. I purchased my watch in January 2026. It is only March 2026 and it already has the...
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joyellen
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Posted Mar 13, 2026
AWESOME!
I’ve had my watch for 2 weeks and I love it! Initially I wanted to get it so that I could track my heart rate and my calories burned while on a run, and it has definitely lived up to those expectations. It has easily connected to my Runna app and Strava so when I workout it immediately uploads the information to these apps. It also gives me additional information about ...
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Jump in lake
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Posted Mar 12, 2026
Not working for me
I don’t like it and wish I could get my old one back! Just this is crazy. More info than I need
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KReddy
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Posted Mar 12, 2026
Great features
I bought this garmin forerunner 165 past month , the watch was excellent and it as so good features in it , at last i want say that those are interested to buy you can buy without any doubt and that's all
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El Peco
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Posted Mar 9, 2026
Forerunner 165 Excellent Watch
The Garmin Forerunner 165 Watch is an excellent sports watch, especially when combined with the Garmin 200 Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap. I recently had Open-Heart Surgery. I used to monitor my HR while exercising—great results, which promote self-confidence.
Tremendo relog para ejercitarce.
Tremendo relog para ejercitarce.
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Marathon98
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Posted Mar 7, 2026
Awesome race predictor
I love that this watch updates the predictor after every run/workout.
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bo jenner
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Posted Mar 4, 2026
so far so good, i have had a few weeks and it seems simple and packed with features. Battery life is better than i anticipated
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linp26
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Posted Feb 24, 2026
Forerunner 165
I bought this about 1 month ago and really like it. I am not a runner, I am a walker but it still work great. Only think that I am struggling with is chaging the face so that it shows walking not running. But that doe sot stop me from waring it as there are other ways to get to the steps walked. I love it and woudl recommend it.
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CJR14
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Posted Feb 21, 2026
Still Learning
I got this watch about a month ago and I’m still trying to learn features.
Wish the features were more explanatory and simpler to figure out. But overall a nice watch. I had the XT 735 before and this is a close replacement.
Wish the features were more explanatory and simpler to figure out. But overall a nice watch. I had the XT 735 before and this is a close replacement.
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JVC1
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Posted Feb 20, 2026
Great basic fitness watch
Garmin Forerunner 165 does everything that I need to keep track of my fitness metrics. It is easy to navigate the watch menu and customize the watch face according to your needs.
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Aqua Warrior
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Posted Feb 18, 2026
Ending a Lap Swim Training Session
I bought this watch 3 weeks ago to use in place of my Venu3 (although heavier, it was simple to stop and save session - works perfectly). My older Swim 2 (which stop and saved the session as venue 3). On the 165 I have to press the start/stop button numerous times to save the session. It makes me go answer several screens (how I felt, stress levels, etc. - instead of ...
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Posted Feb 17, 2026
Why didn’t I get this sooner
I had the vivo active 3 and loved it. Did everything I needed it to, but the forerunner 165 is the next level. If you take running and fitness seriously, then you need this watch. The features it has with HRV, recovery, sleep coach, body battery are game changers. They really give a more complete understanding of your body which then leads to a healthier life and better...
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DB123
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Posted Feb 16, 2026
Great entry level watch
You can't beat this watch for the price. Great watch for anyone that wants the basics or just wants to see what all Garmin has to offer.
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