Garmin Forerunner 165
Score: 85/100
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro
Score: 89/100Rankings
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro is a premium fitness tracker featuring a bright 1.74-inch AMOLED display, built-in GPS and long battery life. Trade-offs include the lack of NFC and music control plus a slightly bulkier design. Ideal for outdoor athletes who value accurate navigation and a vivid screen.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
264 hours | 504 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 39 gbest | 40 g |
1.2 inches | 1.74 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1.25 hoursbest |
390 pixels | 161,280 pixelsbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
25 modes | 150 modesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 264 hours | 504 hours |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 1.2 inches | 1.74 inches |
Display Resolution (pixels) | 390 pixels | 161280 pixels |
Features(1) | ||
Sports Modes (modes) | 25 modes | 150 modes |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 39 g | 40 g |
Water Resistance (IP Rating) | 5 ATM | 5ATM |
Case Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer | Aluminum alloy, high-strength fiber polymer |
Strap Material | Silicone | TPU, Calfskin |
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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, 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.
Professional reviewers consider the Smart Band 9 Pro a significant step forward, emphasizing its expansive high-brightness display, robust GNSS capabilities, and comprehensive sport and health features. While the device is praised for comfort and visual clarity, the only notable drawback mentioned is the occasional lag in automatic brightness adaptation under sudden lighting changes.
