Garmin Forerunner 165 Music smartwatch drops to $249.99 on Amazon

Down $35.25 from the usual price. A solid running watch with an AMOLED display and on-wrist music playback is now easier to justify at this price. Garmin Forerunner 165 Music, Running Smartwatch, Colorful drops to $249.99 - save $35.25.

This 12% discount brings the turquoise model below its 30-day average of $285.24, making it one of the better deals on this model in recent weeks.

THE DEAL

Garmin Forerunner 165 Music, Running Smartwatch, Colorful

$249.99 (was $285.24) - Save $35.25 (12% off)

Where: Amazon

Expires: No end date listed

Get This Deal

For just $249.99, below its 30-day average of $285.24. The 90-day average sits at $282.54 and the 180-day average at $274.18, so this is a genuine dip worth acting on if you have been watching this watch.

No all-time low data is available, but the gap from the $299.99 list price is clear.

What You're Getting

The Forerunner 165 Music packs a bright AMOLED touchscreen with traditional button controls in a lightweight 43 mm design. Built-in GPS tracks pace and distance while wrist-based heart rate monitoring keeps an eye on your effort.

Battery life reaches up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode. Daily suggested workouts adapt based on your performance and recovery, and you get access to Garmin Coach and race adaptive training plans.

Over 25 built-in activity profiles cover running, cycling, HIIT, strength, and more. The music feature lets you download playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Deezer and listen without your phone. The morning report gives you a quick overview of sleep, recovery, training outlook, weather, and HRV status.

Who This Is For

Best for runners who want GPS tracking, guided workouts, and phone-free music without spending flagship money. This watch hits the sweet spot between the entry-level Forerunner 55 and the feature-packed 265.

If you train consistently and want adaptive coaching but do not need multisport triathlon features. This is the right fit. Skip it if you need onboard maps, full Garmin Pay, or the dual-frequency GPS found on higher-end models.

Final Verdict

The price drop to $249.99 puts this AMOLED running watch in a strong position against competitors at the same level. If you want a daily trainer with music storage and solid battery life. This is the price to jump on.