Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Wins
Winner
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
9.0
Serious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who demand the best training metrics and battery life
VS
Garmin Forerunner 165
8.5
Runners and cyclists wanting accurate GPS and training metrics without premium prices
Score Comparison
Criteria
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Garmin Forerunner 165
Overall Score
9.0
8.5
Health Insights & AI
9.5
8.5
Sleep Tracking
9.0
8.0
Battery Life
9.5
8.8
Value for Money
6.0
8.5
Design & Comfort
8.5
8.2
Activity Tracking
9.8
9.0
App & Ecosystem
8.5
8.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Garmin Forerunner 165
Price
$999
$250
Released
27-Aug-24
20-Feb-24
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Serious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who demand the best training metrics and battery life
The Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED is the pinnacle of fitness tracking, combining unmatched battery life, GPS accuracy, and training features for those who accept no compromises.
Strengths
- Up to 21 days battery life even with AMOLED
- Most accurate GPS of any fitness watch
- Dive-rated to 40m with recreational dive mode
- Built-in LED flashlight
Limitations
- Premium $999-1199 price tag
- Large and heavy for everyday wear
- Steep learning curve for all features
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
