Garmin Forerunner 165
Score: 85/100
Apple Watch Series 11
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Apple Watch Series 11 42 mm offers a fast-charging, lightweight design with a full health-sensor suite and independent 5G cellular. Its main trade-off is a modest 24-hour battery and a small display that may not suit power users. Best for iPhone owners who value premium health features and fast charging.
The Forerunner 165 is an entry-level GPS running smartwatch featuring a vivid AMOLED display, solid battery life and a broad set of health sensors. It omits advanced multi-sport capabilities and makes music storage optional, which may limit power users. Best suited for beginner to intermediate runners seeking an affordable, feature-rich watch with clear visuals.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
264 hoursbest | 24 hours | |
30.4 mmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 39 g | 29.7 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 30 minutesbest |
25best | — | |
4 GB | 64 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 39 g | 29.7 g |
Water & Dust Resistance (IP Rating) | 5 ATM | IP6X |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 264 hours | 24 hours |
Display(1) | ||
Display Resolution | 390x390 | 374x446 |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 4 GB | 64 GB |
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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.
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.
Professional reviewers commend the Apple Watch Series 11 for finally solving the battery life shortfall that plagued earlier versions, while also lauding its premium Jet Black design, the powerful S10 processor and the addition of fast-charging.
Everyday consumers echo the professional praise, emphasizing the watch's lightweight feel, seamless connectivity for calls and messages, and the breadth of health tracking features.
“Vibrant 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen with physical buttons enables clear visibility and easy operation while running.”
“finally fixed the biggest issue-battery life”
