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
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Overall Score
8.5
7.9
Health Insights & AI
8.5
7.0
Sleep Tracking
8.0
7.8
Battery Life
8.8
9.2
Value for Money
8.5
9.2
Design & Comfort
8.2
8.2
Activity Tracking
9.0
7.5
App & Ecosystem
8.0
7.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Forerunner 165
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Price
$250
$60
Released
20-Feb-24
09-Jan-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 Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Samsung users wanting affordable fitness tracking with great battery
The Galaxy Fit 3 offers premium build quality and Samsung Health integration at an entry-level price, perfect for casual fitness tracking.
Strengths
- Excellent Samsung Health app integration
- 13-day battery life
- Sleek aluminum design
- Fall detection and Emergency SOS
Limitations
- No built-in GPS
- Limited to Samsung ecosystem benefits
- Basic health insights compared to Galaxy Watch