# Garmin Forerunner 165 Renewed GPS Running Smartwatch, 43 mm AMOLED

The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a renewed running smartwatch with built-in GPS, an AMOLED display and training features. The listing claims up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode, so endurance depends on how it is used.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Model: Forerunner 165
- Category: Electronics > Smartwatches & Fitness Trackers > Smartwatches
- Price: 131.86 GBP
- Previous price: 155.13 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T09:57:59.164Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 160

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## At a glance

- Built-in GPS supports pace and distance tracking for runs.
- Daily suggested workouts adapt to performance and recovery, with Garmin Coach and race-adaptive plans also listed.
- Training effect and recovery-time information help frame the impact of workouts and when to schedule another hard session.
- Incident detection is limited to selected outdoor activities. Assistance and live-location messaging require a paired compatible smartphone, setup and network coverage.
- The listing claims music downloads to the watch and phone-free listening with wireless headphones. Streaming service subscriptions are required for the named services.

## Pros

- Built-in GPS and wrist-based heart rate are aimed at tracking runs and workouts.
- AMOLED touchscreen is paired with traditional button controls.
- The listed training guidance includes adaptive suggestions, event plans, training effect and recovery time.
- Music can be downloaded for phone-free listening when paired with wireless headphones, according to the listing.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Garmin
- Model: Forerunner 165
### Display and video
- Screen size: 1.2 Inches
- Screen technology listed: AMOLED
### Connectivity and controls
- Wireless connection listed: Bluetooth
- Control methods listed: Push button
### Power and battery
- Battery life listed: 11 days
- Battery type: Lithium Ion
### Dimensions and installation
- Form factor: Round
- Dimensions listed: 43 x 12 x 43 millimetres
- Weight listed: 1.38 Ounces
### Materials and protection
- Water resistance listed: Not Water Resistant
### Computing specifications
- Storage listed: 4 GB
### GPS and fitness
- GPS: Built-in GPS
- Supported satellite navigation system: GPS
- Metrics measured: Heart rate, sleep, stress, blood oxygen
- Activity profiles: 25+ built-in activity profiles include running, cycling, HIIT, strength and more.
### Compatibility and functions
- Compatible phones: Compatible with iOS and Android
- Supported application: Garmin Connect
- Smartphone notifications: Never miss a call or text with smart notifications from your paired Android or Apple smartphone

## Before you buy

- Listing details conflict on water protection: one field says “Not Water Resistant”, while another lists a depth of 50 Metres and a separate field gives IPX7. The specifications table preserves the required water-resistance entry, but buyers should confirm the intended rating before exposure to water. The page also gives an 11-day general battery figure alongside mode-specific claims of up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode. The title says 43 mm while the screen is listed as 1.2 Inches. These are listing discrepancies, not confirmed product defects.

## In the box

- Refurbished Forerunner 165 (Included)
- Charging cable (Included)
- Documentation (Included)

## A good fit for

- Runners who want built-in GPS, wrist-based heart-rate tracking and training guidance.
- People who prefer an AMOLED touchscreen alongside physical button controls.
- Buyers who want a renewed watch and are comfortable confirming condition and water-resistance details before purchase.

## Less suited to

- Anyone who needs a confirmed water-resistance rating without first resolving the listing's conflicting claims.
- Buyers who need the listed battery-life figure to apply equally to GPS use and smartwatch use.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes a good-quality sports watch, with positive reports about workout and run tracking, battery life and condition. Reliability feedback is mixed, including reports of multiple buttons stopping working. That concern is relevant because the watch combines button controls with its touchscreen, while the listing's battery claims vary by operating mode. These reports are customer perceptions, not a guarantee of any individual renewed unit's condition.
- Positive themes: Customers report accurate workout and run tracking.
- Positive themes: Customers praise battery life and condition.
- Negative themes: Some customers report multiple buttons stopping working.
- Mixed feedback: Reliability receives mixed feedback.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does the battery last?
The listing claims up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode. These are mode-specific claims, not a single unconditional runtime.
### Can it track runs without a phone?
The watch is listed with built-in GPS for pace and distance. The described incident detection and Assistance features, however, require a paired compatible smartphone and network coverage.
### Can I listen to music without carrying a phone?
The listing says songs and supported playlists can be downloaded to the watch for listening with wireless headphones. Subscriptions are required for the named streaming services.
### Is the renewed watch water resistant?
The listing is inconsistent, giving “Not Water Resistant”, 50 Metres and IPX7 in different fields. Confirm the applicable rating before buying if water exposure matters.

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