Garmin Forerunner 165 Wins
Winner
Garmin Forerunner 165
8.5
Runners and cyclists wanting accurate GPS and training metrics without premium prices
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Score Comparison
Criteria
Garmin Forerunner 165
Amazfit Bip 6
Overall Score
8.5
7.8
Health Insights & AI
8.5
7.0
Sleep Tracking
8.0
7.2
Battery Life
8.8
8.8
Value for Money
8.5
9.5
Design & Comfort
8.2
7.5
Activity Tracking
9.0
7.5
App & Ecosystem
8.0
7.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Forerunner 165
Amazfit Bip 6
Price
$250
$80
Released
20-Feb-24
31-Mar-25
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Garmin Forerunner 165
Runners and cyclists wanting accurate GPS and training metrics without premium prices
The Forerunner 165 brings Garmin's renowned GPS accuracy and training features to a more accessible price point with a stunning AMOLED screen.
Strengths
- Excellent GPS accuracy
- Beautiful AMOLED display
- Body Battery and Training Readiness
- Garmin Coach adaptive plans
Limitations
- Limited advanced analytics vs higher models
- No music storage
- Plastic case feels less premium
When to Choose Amazfit Bip 6
Budget-conscious users wanting smartwatch features without the premium price
The Amazfit Bip 6 delivers an astonishing amount of smartwatch functionality for $80, making it the best value proposition in fitness tracking.
Strengths
- Incredible value at just $80
- 14-day battery life
- Large 1.97" AMOLED display
- Built-in GPS with offline maps
Limitations
- Basic health metrics compared to premium options
- Zepp app can feel overwhelming
- Plastic build feels budget
