Garmin Forerunner 165
Score: 85/100
OnePlus Watch 3
Score: 87/100Rankings
The OnePlus Watch 3 delivers a premium design with a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED screen, dual-engine performance, and up to five days of battery life. Its large 47.6 mm case and limited color choices may deter users with smaller wrists. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts who need long endurance and advanced health tracking on Android.
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 | 120 hours | |
30.4 mm | 38.1 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 39 gbest | 49.7 g |
25best | — | |
4 GB | 32 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 39 g | 49.7 g |
Water & Dust Resistance (IP Rating) | 5 ATM | IP68 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 264 hours | 120 hours |
Display(3) | ||
Display Size (mm) | 30.4 mm | 38.1 mm |
Display Resolution | 390x390 | 466x466 |
Display Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 4 GB | 32 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 OnePlus Watch 3 for its innovative dual-engine architecture, impressive 5-day battery life, bright 2200-nit display, and the newly added functional digital crown. They view the health sensor suite and dual-frequency GPS as strong additions, while noting the large 47.6 mm case and limited color options as drawbacks for certain users.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the Watch 3's long battery life, comprehensive health tracking, premium design, and smooth Wear OS experience. Common concerns revolve around the watch's sizable case, limited color selection, and the need for careful handling of its high-end materials.
“Vibrant 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen with physical buttons enables clear visibility and easy operation while running.”
“functional digital crown as a long-awaited feature”
“Exceptional battery life compared to competitors”
