Rank #5 in Best Smartwatch 2026: The Battery Is Quoted Without GPS
Garmin Forerunner 165 GPS Running Smartwatch, 43mm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a £157.73 running smartwatch with built-in GPS and an Amoled touchscreen, rated 4.6 stars from 4,795 ratings - the best rating in this ranking.
It takes fifth place only because of price, not quality: it is the one listing here that gives the battery in both modes, 11 days in smartwatch mode and 19 hours in GPS mode.
How those 4,795 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Ratings | 4.6 from 4,795 |
|---|---|
| Battery | 11 days smartwatch, 19 hours GPS |
| Price | £157.73 |
| Language as listed | Portuguese |
| Shape as listed | Rund |
| Water resistance as listed | Water Resistant / 50 Metres |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great bit of kit. Does more than expected. Definitely worth the money.”
Verified purchase“Good. I found it hard to use at first because it doesn't come with an instruction manual for some reason.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Smartwatch 2026: The Battery Is Quoted Without GPS.
Questions people ask
How long does the battery last?
Up to 11 days in smartwatch mode or up to 19 hours in GPS mode - the only listing here that gives both numbers.
Does it have built-in GPS?
Yes, and it is one of only five watches here that track position on the wrist.
Why is it only fifth?
Because of the price, not the quality: it has the best rating here and the deepest evidence per pound on the running side.
Does it need a phone?
It records runs on its own, and pairs with a phone for notifications and sync.
Why does it say Portuguese?
Because the specification table was written for another market; the language and shape fields are both wrong for a UK listing.
How many ratings does it have?
4795 at the time of collection, averaging 4.6 stars, with 81 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star.
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