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Best Garmin Forerunner 165 alternatives (2026)

12 options if Garmin Forerunner 165 is not quite right. Back to Garmin Forerunner 165.

#1
Garmin
Forerunner 70
Score
7.9 / 10
Battery · GPS
23 h
Price (MSRP)
$249.99
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#2
Garmin
Forerunner 170
Score
8.0 / 10
Type
GPS running watch
Price (MSRP)
$299.99
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#3
Garmin
Forerunner 570
Score
8.3 / 10
Battery · GPS
20 h
Price (MSRP)
$549.99
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#4
Garmin
Forerunner 265
Score
8.4 / 10
Battery · GPS
20 h
Price (MSRP)
$449.99
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#5
Garmin
Forerunner 970
Score
8.6 / 10
Battery · GPS
26 h
Price (MSRP)
$749.99
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#6
Garmin
Forerunner 965
Score
8.7 / 10
Battery · GPS
31 h
Price (MSRP)
$599.99
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#7
Amazfit
Active 3 Premium
Score
7.9 / 10
Battery
12 days
Price (MSRP)
$169.99
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#8
Suunto
Run
Score
8.0 / 10
Type
GPS running watch
Price (MSRP)
$299
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#9
Amazfit
Active 2
Score
7.5 / 10
Type
GPS running watch
Price (MSRP)
$149
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#10
Suunto
Run 2
Score
8.3 / 10
Battery · GPS
24 h
Price (MSRP)
$349
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#11
Amazfit
Cheetah Pro
Score
7.8 / 10
Battery
14 days
Price (MSRP)
$299
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#12
Polar
Pacer
Score
Reviews pending
Battery · GPS
35 h
Price (MSRP)
$199
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FAQ

What are the best Garmin Forerunner 165 alternatives?

We list 12 close alternatives, led by Garmin Forerunner 70 on our meta-score.

Why these alternatives?

We match brand, type and overlapping tags, then prefer similar overall scores.

Should I switch from Garmin Forerunner 165?

Only if another watch fits your priorities better on GPS, battery, training, build or value — see the scores on each profile.

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