Affordable Garmin Forerunner 165 gets a rare price cut at Amazon

Garmin's budget-friendly Forerunner 165 is once again way more affordable. Amazon has discounted the model in Black by 22%, landing it below the $200 mark. 

Although I've seen similar promos many times in the past, it's really hard to come across a price cut beyond $50 on this model. That said, Amazon says there are limited quantities left in stock, so if you're tempted, now's the time to act. 

• If you don't mind shelling out a couple hundred dollars more, the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) could be an excellent Wear OS alternative. 

The Forerunner 165 usually costs just around $250, so as you might guess, it gives you a trimmed-down version of Garmin's features. Still, it covers all the basics with surprisingly accurate heart rate tracking and several workout extras. 

For instance, it supports more than 25 activity profiles, including HIIT workouts that may be challenging to track sometimes. With each workout, you also get a better estimate of your condition, thanks to the training effect metric. That helps you better understand how different activities strengthen your body.

On top of that, the wearable supports some incident detection features. If it identifies a problem, it alerts emergency contacts and shares your exact location. Keep in mind this feature only works when the Forerunner 165 is paired with a compatible smartphone.

Best of all, you get an AMOLED touchscreen that neatly details different metrics and remains perfectly legible even outdoors. In addition, thanks to the battery life of up to 11 days, the wearable won't leave you stranded in the middle of a workout.

All things considered, the Forerunner 165 is one of my top recommendations in the sub-$250 range. And now that it's 22% off at Amazon, it becomes an even smarter buy for users on a budget.

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