Garmin

Forerunner 165 Music Watch

All you need.

I bought this a few weeks ago to replace my Apple Watch and I couldn’t be happier. This watch allows you to customize the face, as well as which stats are displayed at all times. Accurate gps for running, and helps you learn more about your health than you did before you owned it.

So light!

I have had other garmin watches and this one is so light to sleep with. I don't even notice when I wear it to bed at night.

This watch is great but...

I’m a big fan of this watch, especially the 165 model. It has many great features, but I wish I could just get the 165 itself. As an Apple Music user, I was disappointed to learn that the 165 Music version doesn’t support Apple Music. I was willing to switch to the free version of Spotify and use it exclusively for running, but I can’t do that because I need a premium subscription to access music features. Garmin, please consider adding Apple Music to your app store so that users like me can use it seamlessly with our watches, or at least make it obvious, that your partnered music providers require a subscription to be used for your platform.

Great Motivator

Life got in the way of running for a minute and this is a great way to keep motivated.

It’s not what I expected

The watch comes with a variety of impressive features that I appreciate; however, it lacks a crucial function that I require for my running routine: the ability to track my routes. When I press the start button to begin my run, the display remains on the same screen, and it does not accurately track my activities. This limitation has led to several miscalculations in my training, which is quite disappointing.

Complicated

Not as user friendly as my older Garmin Venu Sq Music. Watch controls are a bit more complicated than they need to be.

Brand new and lots of issues

Unfortunately, I purchased this 165 music forerunner to replace my older Forerunner -- but right out of the box i've had nothing but issues with it not working. Not syncing with blue tooth and a constant blue triangle popping for endless resets to get it working. I hope Garmin comes up with a solution soon. Until then - I'm heading back to my ancient Garmin. Bummer.

It is fashionable, functions very well. The music capability is a nice touch when you are running without your phone. The ability to track your run and have someone else know where you’re at as well is a very nice safety feature. The ability to improve your strides and contact time with the ground is very impressive, beyond that which an Apple watch can do. The battery life is also beyond that of other smart watches and very impressive. Would recommend

great watch

great watch for data, keeping you on point, having trouble adding the S2 Scale to WIFI with it......

Love it

I had been using two watches last year and I finally ditched one this year. I love that I can sync my playlists to my garmin and I don't have to use my phone for music. Best decision on starting out with this Forerunner 165! The battery life is amazing! Using the music feature does drain it a little faster but it can still last days!