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Updated · Mashable · Jun 1
Garmin Forerunner 165 Drops to $199.99 at Amazon in 20% Discount
Updated
Updated · Mashable · Jun 1

Garmin Forerunner 165 Drops to $199.99 at Amazon in 20% Discount

3 articles · Updated · Mashable · Jun 1

Summary

  • $199.99 is the new Amazon price for the Garmin Forerunner 165, cutting $50 off its $249.99 list price as of June 1.
  • The running-focused smartwatch pairs an AMOLED touchscreen with button controls and offers up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode or 19 hours in GPS mode.
  • Garmin positions the model around training support, including suggested workouts, HRV, sleep tracking, training effect and recovery-time metrics.
  • More than 25 built-in activity profiles and 50-meter water resistance broaden the watch beyond running to cycling, HIIT and strength training.

Insights

Beyond running, how does the Forerunner 165 stack up as an all-around daily fitness and health tracker?
With the Forerunner 170 now out, is the discounted 165 the smarter buy for runners this year?
What key training data do you lose by choosing the budget Forerunner 165 over its expensive siblings?