Forerunner® 165 Music
The Garmin Forerunner 165 Music is a lightweight GPS running watch built for
runners who want essential training tools with the convenience of phone-free
music. It features a bright 1.2" AMOLED touchscreen, accurate GPS
tracking, wrist-based heart rate monitoring, and a comfortable 43mm case
designed for all-day wear. With built-in storage for music, users can sync
playlists and listen through Bluetooth headphones without carrying their
phone — ideal for focused, streamlined training sessions.
Beyond running, the Forerunner 165 Music includes over 25 activity modes
such as cycling, swimming, strength, HIIT, and more. Adaptive daily workout
suggestions help guide training based on performance and recovery, while
morning reports summarize sleep, HRV, weather, and readiness insights. With
up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS
mode, it offers lasting performance for everyday use and long training days.
Overall, it's an excellent choice for runners and fitness enthusiasts
looking for performance tracking, music capability, and a clean,
user-friendly experience.
What You'll Love
- Sleep score and insights
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Battery life (smartwatch mode): Up to 11 days
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Pulse Ox blood oxygen: yes (spot-check, during sleep, all
day)
- Garmin Pay™
- Music storage
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Display type: AMOLED (optional always-on mode)
- Touchscreen
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Water rating: 5 ATM
Specs
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Strap material: silicone
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Lens Material: chemically strengthened glass
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Bezel Material: fiber-reinforced polymer
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Quick Release bands: yes (20 mm, Industry standard)
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Physical size: 43 x 43 x 11.6 mm
- Fits wrists with a circumference of 126-203 mm
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Weight: 39 g
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Display Size: 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter
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Display resolution: 390 x 390 pixels
- Color display
- Large font option
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Battery type: Lithium ion
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Battery life:
- Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days
- Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 20 days
- GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 19 hours
- All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 17 hours
- GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours
- All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours
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Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger
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Memory/History: 4 GB
PLAN
LONG BATTERY LIFE
Up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode for a more
complete health and training picture.
RECOVERY TIME
Know how long to recover before your next intense workout based on recent
training, stress, sleep, and activity.
SLEEP MONITORING & SLEEP SCORE
View sleep score, sleep stages, and insights for improved nightly
recovery1.
BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITORING
Monitor daily energy levels and learn how sleep, stress, and activity
influence recovery1.
COURSES
Create or download training routes in Garmin Connect and sync to your watch.
RACE PREDICTOR
Estimates potential finish times for 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon
events.
NAP DETECTION
Automatically track and evaluate naps to see how they benefit recovery and
energy.
BREATHING VARIATIONS
Monitor sleep breathing shifts for insight into lifestyle impact & potential
sleep disorders2.
WOMEN’S HEALTH TRACKING
Log menstrual cycles or pregnancy and receive wellness guidance.
PREPARE
WRIST-BASED HEART RATE
Measures heart rate continuously to gauge daily effort and training
intensity1.
WRIST-BASED RUNNING DYNAMICS
Tracks cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more for form
improvement.
VO2 MAX
Displays aerobic fitness level and trends over time.
INTENSITY MINUTES
Tracks moderate and vigorous exercise duration to help meet goals.
AUDIO PROMPTS
Provides alerts and voice guidance during workouts.
STRESS TRACKING
See whether you’re experiencing calm, balanced, or high-stress periods.
PULSE OX SENSOR
Measures blood-oxygen saturation during sleep or wakefulness3.
CROSS TRAINING
Access free HIIT, strength, yoga, Pilates & cardio workouts in Garmin
Connect.
HEALTH SNAPSHOT
Log a 2-minute scan of key biometrics and generate a shareable wellness
report.
LIFESTYLE LOGGING
Track caffeine, alcohol & habits to see how they affect overall health.
ACTIVITY TRACKING
Monitors steps, floors, calories burned, distance and more1.
FITNESS AGE
Estimates body fitness compared to actual age.
PERFORM
BUILT-IN GNSS
Connects to multiple satellite systems for accurate pace, distance & route
tracking.
WRIST-BASED RUNNING POWER
Shows power output for pacing and load control on runs.
BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS
Includes 25+ activity profiles — cycling, swimming, strength & more.
TRACK RUNNING
Accurately records track laps and displays distance in meters.
PACEPRO™
GPS-based split pacing guidance for optimized race strategy.
CONNECT
MUSIC
Download playlists from Spotify®, Deezer, Amazon Music & YouTube® Music for
phone-free listening.
SAFETY & TRACKING
Automatic incident detection and manual emergency alerts with live
location4.
GARMIN PAY™
Tap-to-pay contactless payments at supported terminals.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive text messages, calls and alerts when paired with iPhone® or
Android™.
LIVETRACK
Allow friends to view live location and route information3.
GARMIN TRAILS
Sync thousands of trails for offline use with Garmin Connect+ or Outdoor
Maps+.
GARMIN CONNECT APP
View health stats, training insights, social challenges & progress trends.
CONNECT IQ™ STORE
Customize with apps, widgets, watch faces & data fields.
GOOGLE MAPS™ APP
Turn-by-turn directions from your Android phone — view right on the watch.
GARMIN SHARE
Share runs, locations & courses wirelessly with other Garmin Share devices.
