Released in February 2024, the Forerunner 165 fills a much-needed gap in Garmin’s running watch lineup and brings AMOLED display tech to an affordable price point. At 43mm, we found it light and comfy to wear – and it should suit women and men alike. It’s perfect for beginner and intermediate runners, we found excellent GPS accuracy. It doesn’t shy away from providing performance analytics. You get VO2 max estimates, adaptive training suggestions, and Training Effect metrics, with the experience also enhanced by updates to Garmin Coach. You can plan your races and use Pace Pro to get live pacing strategies, another unique and excellent feature. Battery life is way above a normal smartwatch, with around 17 hours of pure GPS time — and a couple of weeks as a smartwatch. Our tests saw it last around a week, which is superb considering the display type and heavy usage. It packs Garmin’s last-gen Elevate 4 HR sensor, but accuracy was still good for steady runs and rides. We recommend a chest strap if you rely on low-latency HR data during sessions, but that’s true of every watch. The only major gripe is that Garmin has separated music features into a more premium version, so you’ll need to pay more to get Spotify offline on the wrist. Boo. But this is a top Garmin GPS watch for most runners, and 90% of people will find the mix of features just what they need. Garmin is well known for an incredibly diverse array of devices — many of which make up the best fitness trackers and best smartwatches — and the company has just added to its lineup with the new Instinct 3 series. The Instinct lineup has always been known for excellent battery life, and the new Garmin Instinct 3 continues that but also offers an upgraded display for the