Argos is selling the Garmin Forerunner 165 for a ludicrously low price for Black Friday

Beginner-friendly running watch is going for peanuts at the moment

Garmin Forerunner 165 review | under embargo until 21st February 12.00 pm
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)

As per usual, Black Friday started a month before the actual date. And while I appreciate it's way too early to start talking about Black Friday, at the same time, you might as well have a look around and see if anything you want to buy is on offer, right?

If the thing you wanted to purchase is a new running watch, Argos has some good news for you. Garmin's brilliant little beginner GPS watch, the Forerunner 165, is currently on offer. And not just any offer: you can save almost £80 – 1/3 off the recommended retail price!

The Garmin Forerunner 165 is an excellent buy right now, especially with nearly £80 off at Argos. It’s one of Garmin’s most balanced running watches; simple enough for beginners but powerful enough for dedicated runners who want accurate data without overcomplicating things.

Its bright AMOLED display is crisp and easy to read in all lighting conditions, making it a joy to use mid-run. You get all the essential Garmin features too: built-in GPS, optical heart rate monitoring, Body Battery energy tracking, and stress and sleep insights. It also supports adaptive training plans through Garmin Coach, so you can train more effectively for 5K, 10K, or half-marathon distances.

Battery life is impressive, lasting up to 11 days in smartwatch mode or around 20 hours in GPS mode, more than enough for regular training. Add in safety features like LiveTrack and incident detection, and it’s easy to see why it’s one of Garmin’s most complete entry-level models.

At full price, the Forerunner 165 already offers excellent value for money, but at this discounted rate, it’s a steal, combining accurate tracking, sleek design, and a user-friendly interface that makes running feel effortless.

Matt Kollat
Section Editor | Active

Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator who works for T3.com and its magazine counterpart as an Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019. His byline appears in several publications, including Techradar and Fit&Well, and more. Matt also collaborated with other content creators (e.g. Garage Gym Reviews) and judged many awards, such as the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards. When he isn't working out, running or cycling, you'll find him roaming the countryside and trying out new podcasting and content creation equipment.

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