Garmin Unveils Forerunner 165 Series: Affordable GPS Running Smartwatches Elevating Training Experience
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is revolutionizing the running experience with the launch of its Forerunner® 165 Series. These affordable GPS running smartwatches cater to athletes of all levels, offering personalized adaptive training plans, advanced fitness metrics, and comprehensive wellness insights—all displayed on a vibrant AMOLED screen. The announcement introduces two models, Forerunner 165 and Forerunner 165 Music, showcasing Garmin’s commitment to providing an exceptional value in the realm of fitness wearables.
Designed to meet the diverse needs of runners, the Forerunner 165 Series features easy-to-read full-color displays, responsive touchscreens, and a traditional 5-button design. With a focus on user-friendly functionality, Garmin ensures quick access to everyday health features, advanced training metrics, recovery insights, smart notifications, and more. Importantly, these smartwatches maintain an impressive battery life, offering up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode.
“Whether you’re a beginner aiming for your first 5K or a seasoned runner looking to set a new personal record, the Forerunner 165 Series is your dedicated companion for every step of your running journey. With personalized training plans, advanced metrics, and continuous wellness monitoring, these smartwatches provide powerful tools to help you achieve your running goals,” says Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales.
Key Features of the Forerunner 165 Series include:
AMOLED Display: A vibrant 1.2-inch AMOLED display showcases training stats, recovery insights, smart notifications, and more, ensuring clarity and visibility.
Race Adaptive Training Plans: Receive tailored training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts, and completion time predictions based on race details entered into the Garmin Connect™ app.
Wrist-Based Running Power and Dynamics: Real-time power metrics and crucial running data, such as cadence, stride length, and ground contact time, are measured from the wrist, enhancing the understanding of running form.
Training Effect: Gain insights into how workouts impact overall fitness and understand the benefits derived from training runs and workouts.
Courses: Create or discover courses in the Garmin Connect app and from third-party platforms, syncing them directly to the watch for varied running experiences.
Additional Activity Profiles and Workouts: Over 25 activity profiles, including trail running, open water swimming, pickleball, tennis, and more, with new workouts for strength, HIIT, cardio, yoga, and Pilates.
Morning Report: A customizable report offering an overview of last night’s sleep, the day’s training outlook, HRV status, and weather to kickstart the day positively.
Pulse Ox: Track blood oxygen saturation while awake or asleep, providing valuable health insights.
Sleep Monitoring and Sleep Score: Receive a personalized score for last night’s sleep, view different sleep stages, and gain insights for improved sleep quality.
Nap Detection: Automatically track or log naps, understanding their potential benefits and recommended duration.
Music Storage (Forerunner 165 Music): Download songs and playlists from popular platforms for phone-free listening with wireless headphones.
Audio Prompts (Forerunner 165 Music): Follow guided workouts or receive performance alerts with wireless headphones connected to the watch.
Garmin Pay™ Contactless Payments: Facilitate seamless transactions at select checkout lines and transit systems through participating providers.
The Forerunner 165 Series represents a milestone in Garmin’s commitment to enhancing the running experience, combining affordability with advanced features to empower athletes on their fitness journeys.
For more information, please visit Garmin.com.
