SCIENCE & TECH: There’s still time to save $50 this Cyber Monday on the best cheap Garmin watch for new runners

Cyber Monday’s coming to a close, but it’s still an excellent time to get your hands on health and fitness equipment for the new year. If you’re a brand new or new-ish runner looking to improve, I couldn’t recommend a better smartwatch than the Garmin Forerunner 165.

Right now you can get the Garmin Forerunner 165 for $199 at Walmart (was $249), saving yourself a cool $50. This discount is live at other stores too, but Cyber Monday only lasts until midnight, so almost all stores will be raising their prices again in a few hours.

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I won’t lie to you, the Garmin Forerunner 165 isn’t as stuffed with features as some more expensive running watches. But that’s what makes it one of the best Garmin watches for new runners: you’re no longer paying through the nose for features you can’t use.

Check out the deal in full below, and shop our final Cyber Monday sales recommendations here (including loads of smartwatches). However, you’ll need to be quick: sales end at midnight tonight.

(Not in the US? See today’s best deals in your region below)

The Garmin Forerunner 165 comes with a bright AMOLED screen, 11 days of battery life (take that, Apple Watch) and notification functionalities, along with its advanced run- and fitness-tracking features.

I reviewed this watch personally, putting it through its paces like every other Garmin watch I try, and I really liked it. In my official Garmin Forerunner 165 review, I said: “the whole thing is very appealing, especially at a reduced price point, offering genuine value in terms of features.” It’s also super slim and light, making it comfortable for sleeping in and all-day wear.

You can check out its full specs below. I’ve also included links to a couple of similar watches in the same price range: the Apple Watch SE 3 and the Garmin Vivoactive 5.

Garmin Forerunner 165: Specifications

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Row 0 – Cell 0	Garmin Forerunner 165
Price CLICK and SUPPORT CLICK and SUPPORT	$299.99 / £249.99 / AU$489.99
Dimensions	43 x 43 x 11.6 (mm)
Weight	39g
Case/bezel	Fiber-reinforced polymer
Display	390 x 390 px AMOLED See also Science & Tech ·11/13/2025·0 SCIENCE & TECH: EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results – One America News Network
GPS	GPS, Glonass, Galileo CLICK and SUPPORT CLICK and SUPPORT
Battery life	11 days
Connections	Bluetooth, ANT+
Water resistance	5ATM

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