{
  "id": 3708883,
  "title": "The smart runner’s Apple Watch alternative: Garmin’s Forerunner 165 drops to $199",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/the-smart-runners-apple-watch-alternative-garmins-forerunner-165",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T09:24:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/life/aug-27-garmin-forerunner-165-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Garmin's Forerunner 165, a running-focused smartwatch, is currently available for $199 at Amazon, marking a 20% discount off its list price. This fitness tracker from Garmin is an excellent option for runners seeking to enhance their performance without breaking the bank. The watch features built-in GPS for tracking pace and distance, along with wrist-based heart rate monitoring to keep tabs on effort levels. With its 43mm design, the Forerunner 165 boasts a lightweight build and offers up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode or up to 19 hours in GPS mode. Personalized daily workout suggestions, tailored to your recovery and performance, are provided by Garmin Coach and race-adaptive training plans. Additional features include Training Effect to analyze how workouts impact your fitness and recovery time to determine readiness for high-intensity sessions. The Garmin Forerunner 165 is currently discounted to $199 at Amazon.",
  "summary": "Find the best Garmin deal. Save 20% on the Garmin Forerunner 165 at Amazon.",
  "key_points": [
    "Garmin Forerunner 165 drops to $199, 20% off list price",
    "Built-in GPS and heart rate monitor for runners",
    "Garmin Coach offers personalized daily workout suggestions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Apple is automatically updating some Apple Watch apps for watchOS 27 compatibility",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/apple-is-automatically-updating-some-apple-watch-apps-for-watchos-27",
        "published": "2026-08-27T09:33:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}