Garmin proudly unveils the Forerunner 165 Series in India on Global Running Day, marking an exciting addition to its smartwatch lineup. This easy-to-use GPS-running smartwatch features a stunning AMOLED touchscreen display, delivering a vibrant user experience. With an impressive battery life of up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and 19 hours in GPS mode, the Forerunner 165 Series is a reliable companion for runners and athletes.
Designed to cater to the needs of professional runners, the Garmin Forerunner 165 Series boasts an array of advanced features. It includes a Pulse OX Blood oxygen saturation monitor, a Barometric Altimeter, a Compass, and new-generation ambient light sensors. These next-generation tools ensure that athletes have access to comprehensive data, enhancing their training and tracking capabilities.
The smartwatch sports a sleek and lightweight 43mm case and comes with colourful, dual-shot bands. Its AMOLED touchscreen display not only provides a vibrant visual experience but also supports music playback on the go. Users can download playlists directly from Spotify or Amazon Music and enjoy them via wireless headphones, eliminating the need for a phone.
One of the standout features of the Forerunner 165 Series is its adaptive training plans and personalized daily workouts. The built-in GPS provides precise pace and distance tracking, while the wrist-based heart rate monitor ensures accurate health metrics. The watch offers diverse adaptive training plans tailored for various race preparations, including free Garmin Coach plans for 5K, 10K, and half marathons.
Beyond training, the Forerunner 165 Series emphasizes holistic well-being with 24/7 heart rate, sleep, and stress monitoring. It also includes women’s health tracking, covering menstrual cycles and pregnancy, complete with exercise and nutrition education. Additional features enhance the smartwatch’s appeal:
- Wrist-Based Running Power and Dynamics: Real-time power and crucial running metrics.
- Training Effect: Insights into the impact of workouts on fitness.
- Courses: Create or sync courses via the Garmin Connect app.
- Activity Profiles and Workouts: Over 25 profiles, including trail running, swimming, and more.
- Morning Report: Daily summaries of sleep, training outlook, HRV status, and weather.
- Pulse Ox: Blood oxygen saturation tracking.
- Sleep Monitoring and Sleep Score: Personalized sleep scores every morning.
- Nap Detection: Automatically log and assess naps.
- Audio Prompts: Guided workouts and performance alerts via wireless headphones.
Priced at ₹33,490, the Garmin Forerunner 165 Series is available in four attractive colours: Turquoise/Aqua, Black/Slate grey, Mist grey/Whitestone, and Berry/Lilac. It comes with a two-year warranty and can be purchased at select premium brand stores.