Exciting news from Garmin's latest release, the Forerunner 165! This budget-friendly addition to Garmin's running lineup marks a significant upgrade, boasting an AMOLED display—a first for the Forerunner series—at an unbeatable price point. With this move, Garmin signals a potential shift away from MIP-based displays in its future offerings.
The Forerunner 165 packs in features previously reserved for higher-priced models, making it a standout option for runners on a budget. It inherits many popular functionalities from its pricier counterpart, the Forerunner 265, while introducing the sleek AMOLED touchscreen display.
Key hardware specs include:
- AMOLED 1.2” touchscreen display with a resolution of 390x390 pixels
- Glass display and plastic case for durability
- Multi-GNSS GPS and barometric altimeter for accurate tracking
- Garmin ELEVATE V4 optical HR sensor for precise heart rate monitoring
- Lightweight design at just 39g with a standard 20mm wrist strap
- Garmin Pay for convenient contactless payments on all editions
- Offline music support for Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, and MP3 (available on music edition)
check out this impressive battery life to keep up with your active lifestyle:
- Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days (4 days display always-on)
- Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 20 days
- GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 19 hours
- All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 17 hours
- GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours
- All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours
The Forerunner 165 is priced competitively, starting at $249 for the standard edition and $299 for the music-enabled version. With its array of features and reasonable price, the Forerunner 165 promises to elevate the running experience for enthusiasts worldwide. With the Forerunner 165, you can go the distance without worrying about running out of juice.