Garmin Forerunner 165 or Garmin Forerunner 170?
The new generation against the old one: 5 published specs differ.
What changes from one generation to the next
- Smartwatch mode−1 days
11 days10 days
- GPS battery life+1 h
19 h20 h
- Case−0.4 mm
43 mm42.6 mm
- Thickness+0.3 mm
11.6 mm11.9 mm
- Weight+2 g
39 g41 g
Side by side
Criterion
Battery
Smartwatch mode 11 days 10 days
GPS battery life 19 h 20 h
Navigation
Course guidance yes same for all
Back to start yes same for all
Screen and size
Screen type AMOLED same for all
Screen size 1.2″ same for all
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels same for all
Touchscreen yes same for all
Buttons 5 same for all
Glass other same for all
Case 43 mm 42.6 mm
Thickness 11.6 mm 11.9 mm
Weight 39 g 41 g
Bezel polymer same for all
Water rating 5 ATM same for all
Sensors
Wrist heart rate yes same for all
Pulse oximeter (SpO2) yes same for all
Barometric altimeter yes same for all
Compass yes same for all
Training
Load and recovery yes same for all
Running power yes same for all
Strength and HIIT yes same for all
Structured workouts yes same for all
Training plans yes same for all
Everyday
Onboard music no same for all
Contactless payment yes same for all
Wi-Fi no same for all