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product_id: 611650636
title: "Forerunner 165, 43mm GPS running smartwatch, lightweight, AMOLED touchscreen, advanced training, insights & features, safety & tracking features, up to 11 days battery life, Whitestone"
brand: "garmin"
price: "NZ$651"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Garmin"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/611650636-forerunner-165-43mm-gps-running-smartwatch-lightweight-amoled-touchscreen-advanced
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Vibrant AMOLED touchscreen display Built-in GPS for precise pace & distance Up to 11 days battery life in smartwatch mode Forerunner 165, 43mm GPS running smartwatch, lightweight, AMOLED touchscreen, advanced training, insights & features, safety & tracking features, up to 11 days battery life, Whitestone

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** NZ$651
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏃‍♂️ Elevate your run, own your day with Garmin Forerunner 165!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Forerunner 165, 43mm GPS running smartwatch, lightweight, AMOLED touchscreen, advanced training, insights & features, safety & tracking features, up to 11 days battery life, Whitestone by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$651 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/611650636-forerunner-165-43mm-gps-running-smartwatch-lightweight-amoled-touchscreen-advanced)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Endurance That Lasts:** Up to 11 days of battery life means less charging, more moving.
- • **Vivid AMOLED Display:** Experience crisp, bright visuals that keep your stats clear in any light.
- • **Safety & Connectivity:** Incident detection and smart notifications keep you connected and secure on the go.
- • **Precision GPS Tracking:** Stay ahead with pinpoint pace and distance monitoring on every run.
- • **Personalized Training Insights:** Adaptive daily workouts and recovery metrics tailor your fitness journey.

## Overview

The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a lightweight 43mm GPS running smartwatch featuring a brilliant AMOLED touchscreen and traditional button controls. It offers up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 19 hours in GPS mode, supports 25+ activity profiles, and provides personalized training plans with adaptive workouts. Safety features include incident detection and live location sharing. With smart notifications, Garmin Pay, and comprehensive health insights, it’s designed for serious runners and fitness enthusiasts seeking advanced tracking and seamless connectivity.

## Description

Garmin Forerunner 165, 43mm GPS running smartwatch, lightweight, AMOLED touchscreen, advanced training, insights & features, safety & tracking features, up to 11 days battery life, Whitestone : desertcart.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Review: Best in slot for amateur runners - After a bit of research I settled with this watch and it was a great choice. I use it mainly for running and it gives a plethora of data about every second of my sessions. It catches the GPS very quickly and without missing a beat so far. It's also very accurate when it comes to mapping and has a spot on heart rate sensor too. Quality of life feature is a straight-forward setup via the official Garmin app. Navigating the menu system with all the settings to manage takes a bit of getting used to but once all set, it doesn't require any further attention. It's a lightweight watch, significantly lighter than the one I replaced with this. Will see how durable it is, it's Garmin so I can safely assume it'll last long. Battery life is excellent, it really can do a 10 days cycle with activities between charges. Value for money, good quality watch with all the bells and whistles an amateur runner needs.
Review: Better than battery draining Apple Watch! - Really happy with this, had an Apple Watch for years as part of the Apple ecosystem and tbh was sick of the notifications not just related to my phone. The battery life was a pain too having to charge up every day. The Garmin Forerunner 165 is an excellent smart fitness watch, focusing actually on the fitness, really like the sleep tracking and body battery features. Won’t be ever going back to Apple again!

## Features

- Easy-to-use running smartwatch with built-in GPS for pace/distance and wrist-based heart rate; brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 43 mm size.
- Up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode. 25+ built-in activity profiles include running, cycling, HIIT, strength and more.
- Reach your goals with personalised daily suggested workouts that adapt based on performance and recovery; use Garmin Coach and race adaptive training plans for workout suggestions for specific events.
- Get your morning report with an overview of your sleep, recovery and training outlook alongside weather and HRV status (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked).
- With training effect , you’ll see how your workouts impact your fitness and understand the primary benefit achieved from your workout.
- Recovery time lets you know how long you need to recover before your next high-effort workout.
- Safety and tracking features, including incident detection (during select outdoor activities), send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your compatible smartphone.
- Never miss a call or text with smart notifications from your paired Android or Apple smartphone.
- Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go (with a supported country and payment network).
- See your health and fitness information, connect and compete with friends, and sign up for challenges to earn badges and more in the Garmin Connect smartphone app.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CT3VBDTV |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Band Colour | White |
| Band Material Type | Silicone |
| Band Width | 20 Millimetres |
| Battery Average Life | 264 Hours |
| Battery Capacity | 5 |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery capacity | 5 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 211 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 4 in Smartwatches |
| Box Contents | Forerunner 165, charging cable, documentation |
| Brand Name | Garmin |
| Case Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Clasp Type | Hook Buckle |
| Colour | Whitestone |
| Communication Feature | Bluetooth |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Compatible Phone Models | Android Devices, iOS Devices |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity technology | Bluetooth |
| Controller Type | GPS |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,929 Reviews |
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| External Testing Certification | ANATEL |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | Built-in GPS |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759326609 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons, Touchscreen |
| Item Dimensions | 43 x 43 x 12 millimetres |
| Item Type Name | GPS running watch |
| Item Weight | 1.38 Ounces |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Maximum Display Brightness | 1000 Nit |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
| Memory storage capacity | 4 GB |
| Metrics Measured | GPS, optical heart rate |
| Model Name | Forerunner 165 |
| Model Number | 010-02863-21 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Operating system | Android |
| Product Features | Bluetooth, Touchscreen |
| Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer |
| RAM Memory Installed | 4 GB |
| Resolution | 324 x 394 |
| Screen Size | 1.2 Inches |
| Shape | Round |
| Special feature | Bluetooth, Touchscreen |
| Sport Type | Running |
| Style Name | Standard |
| Supported Application | Fitness Tracking Apps, Garmin Connect, Android & iPhone Apps |
| Target Audience | Unisex Adults |
| UPC | 753759326609 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Depth | 50 Metres |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Waterproof Rating | IP53 |
| Wearable Computer Type | Smart Watch |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Provider | Unlocked for All Carriers |
| Wireless communication standard | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Battery capacity:** 5
- **Battery cell composition:** Lithium Ion
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth
- **GPS:** Built-in GPS
- **Memory storage capacity:** 4 GB
- **Operating system:** Android
- **Screen size:** 1.2 Inches
- **Shape:** Round
- **Special feature:** Bluetooth, Touchscreen
- **Wireless communication standard:** Bluetooth

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best in slot for amateur runners
*by P***R on 21 September 2026*

After a bit of research I settled with this watch and it was a great choice. I use it mainly for running and it gives a plethora of data about every second of my sessions. It catches the GPS very quickly and without missing a beat so far. It's also very accurate when it comes to mapping and has a spot on heart rate sensor too. Quality of life feature is a straight-forward setup via the official Garmin app. Navigating the menu system with all the settings to manage takes a bit of getting used to but once all set, it doesn't require any further attention. It's a lightweight watch, significantly lighter than the one I replaced with this. Will see how durable it is, it's Garmin so I can safely assume it'll last long. Battery life is excellent, it really can do a 10 days cycle with activities between charges. Value for money, good quality watch with all the bells and whistles an amateur runner needs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than battery draining Apple Watch!
*by S***J on 26 August 2026*

Really happy with this, had an Apple Watch for years as part of the Apple ecosystem and tbh was sick of the notifications not just related to my phone. The battery life was a pain too having to charge up every day. The Garmin Forerunner 165 is an excellent smart fitness watch, focusing actually on the fitness, really like the sleep tracking and body battery features. Won’t be ever going back to Apple again!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great watch with smart functions & running data
*by R***H on 22 September 2026*

Great watch. Good balance between smart watch capability & running data which seamlessly uploads to my strava app.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-10-07*