
Garmin Forerunner 165 Music
Why we picked it
The serious runner's pick — a crisp AMOLED, real onboard GPS, Garmin's training and recovery insights, and up to 11-day battery that puts smartwatches to shame.
Good
- Up to 11-day battery
- Onboard GPS + maps
- Garmin training science
- Offline music
Watch-outs
- Fewer 'smart' apps
- Running-first focus
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