Fitbit Charge 6
Score: 82/100
Garmin Forerunner 165
Score: 85/100Rankings
Garmin Forerunner 165 is a feature-rich running smartwatch offering a bright 1.2-inch AMOLED display, built-in GPS, up to 11-day battery life, and extensive training metrics with NFC and optional music storage. Its higher price and limited multi-sport modes may be a trade-off for some athletes. Suited for runners seeking a capable yet affordable GPS watch.
The Fitbit Charge 6 is a slim, lightweight tracker with a bright AMOLED display, built-in GPS and a full suite of health sensors. Its main trade-offs are the mandatory Google account, proprietary charger and lack of an official IP rating. Best suited for beginners to intermediate fitness enthusiasts who value Google services and comprehensive health tracking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
168 hours | 264 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 133 g | 39 gbest |
1.04 inches | 1.2 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 hoursbest | — |
— | 390 pixelsbest | |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
40 modesbest | 25 modes |
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Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 168 hours | 264 hours |
Display(1) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 1.04 inches | 1.2 inches |
Features(1) | ||
Sports Modes (modes) | 40 modes | 25 modes |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 133 g | 39 g |
Water Resistance (IP Rating) | 50m | 5 ATM |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the Charge 6's strong Google integration, accurate built-in GPS, and impressive seven-day battery as key strengths, while noting the mandatory Google account and lack of an official IP rating as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the tracker for its comfortable fit, reliable health and GPS data, and the convenience of Google Wallet and notification support. Common complaints revolve around the forced Google account login, occasional syncing hiccups, and band sizing issues on smaller wrists.
Professional reviewers position the Forerunner 165 as an excellent entry-level GPS smartwatch, lauding its vivid AMOLED display, personalized Garmin Coach workouts, and robust battery life, while noting the lack of advanced multi-sport modes and optional music as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the watch's lightweight comfort, reliable GPS performance, and long battery endurance, with most comments focusing on its suitability for beginners and the clear, bright screen; few complaints are recorded.
“Common praise includes comfortable all-day wear, reliable heart rate/GPS for runs/swims, seamless Google Wallet/notifications, and motivational scores (Readiness, Cardio Fitness).”
“Recurring complaints focus on mandatory Google account shift (frustrating for some), occasional sync issues, and band fit inconsistencies on smaller wrists.”
