Rumors Surrounding Garmin Forerunner 165: Likely to Sport an AMOLED Display and Elevate V4 Sensor
Nearly three years have passed since the debut of Garmin's Forerunner 55, and it appears that an enhanced version is in the works. Insights from Fitness Tracker Test have revealed information about its anticipated successor, supposedly named the Forerunner 165, on the official Garmin platform.
Probable Specifications of Garmin Forerunner 165
Word has it that the Forerunner 165 is set to showcase a 1.2-inch AMOLED display boasting a resolution of 390 x 390 pixels. This marks a significant advancement from the 1.04-inch LCD screen seen on its predecessor, the Forerunner 55, although it seems this enhancement may have implications for its battery life.
While the Forerunner 55 boasts a two-week battery duration, indications from the report suggest that the 165 model will endure only 11 days in smartwatch mode.
Activating the GPS feature reduces this duration to 19 hours, and with GNSS functionality enabled, it further plummets to 17 hours. The inclusion of music playback alongside GNSS is predicted to slash the runtime to a mere 6.5 hours.
Garmin Forerunner 165 in Detail
Furthermore, the leak hints at the possibility of the Forerunner 165 arriving in two variants — the standard Forerunner 165 and the Forerunner 165 Music edition.
The latter is foreseen to house internal storage for music playback when paired with Bluetooth headphones, albeit limited to 4GB. Notably, solely the Music model is presumed to feature support for Wi-Fi connectivity.
Concerning health and wellness functionalities, the watch is said to incorporate the Elevate V4 PPG sensor for monitoring heart rate variability and a barometric altimeter for altitude measurement. It is also poised to track the number of floors scaled by the user.
Additionally, the smartwatch will offer an array of anticipated health attributes, including an internal compass, sleep tracking accompanied by Nap Detection, and SpO2 monitoring capabilities.
Pricing Details
Official pricing and release date information about the Garmin Forerunner 165 are yet to be divulged. However, whispers from the leak suggest an initial cost estimate of €280 (equivalent to around $225) for the standard model and a price tag of €330 (approximately $355) for the Music variant.
