This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 170.
Full details →| Garmin Forerunner 165 | Google Pixel Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $249★ | $399 |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $99/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 39g | 31g★ |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 50m |
| Battery | 11 days★ | 1.25 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ✅★ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ✅★ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | Android only |
| Tier | Sports GPS | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Mar 5, 2024 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Cycle advice | superseded | good |
| Deals advice | clearance | good |
| Next model | — | — |
The FR165 is the first Garmin entry-level running watch with an AMOLED display — dramatically more readable than the LCD it replaces.
Training load, recovery time, Body Battery, HRV status, VO2 max estimation — the same analytics found on watches costing twice as much.
11 days typical use and roughly 19 hours GPS — enough for most training blocks without mid-week charging.
Pixel Watch 5 can detect when your heart stops and automatically call emergency services — a safety feature not found on Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch.
Three months of Google Health Premium comes with the watch, alongside a Readiness Score, HRV analysis, and blood pressure pattern tracking.
Google's cleanest Wear OS implementation with fast updates, Gemini on the wrist, Google Maps, and Google Wallet built in.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$459 vs $696 over 3 years.
11 days vs 1.25 days battery.
10 sensors.
31g.
Beginner and intermediate runners who want real GPS accuracy and Garmin's analytics depth without the price of the 570 or 970. Also ideal as a first serious GPS watch for anyone moving up from a fitness tracker.
Full details →Pixel phone owners and Android users who want clean Wear OS integration, Google Health (formerly Fitbit) tracking, and safety-focused features. Ideal for fitness-focused users who prefer Google's approach over Samsung's more feature-packed ecosystem.
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