Today, Garmin launched the Forerunner 165: a new entry-level running watch that aims to deliver everything a new or improving athlete could want, all capped off with a vibrant AMOLED screen. I've been using it for the last week and will be posting a full review very soon, but I haven't been able to link the watch to Garmin Connect until today, so there are still a few features (such as transferring and following courses) that I need to test first.
The 165 has certainly made a strong first impression, though. In terms of specs, it sits in between the Forerunner 55 and Forerunner 265. Unlike the Forerunner 55, the new watch allows you to import and follow your own GPX courses, allows you to see previews of images when you receive a message on your phone, and has nap detection. It doesn't have the multi-sport features of the Forerunner 265, so it's not the best watch for triathlons and swimrun events, but its battery life is superior (up to 11 days compared to seven for the 265).
