Garmin Forerunner 165 discounted to €132 as sport smartwatch market expands

GQ compiled a list of the 14 best sport‑focused smartwatches for 2026, covering a price range from under €100 to more than €1,500. The roundup includes Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with a titanium case and MIL‑STD‑810H certification, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Polar Grit X2, Garmin fēnix 8 Pro, Google Pixel Watch 4, Xiaomi Redmi Watch 6, Withings ScanWatch Nova, and models from Tag Heuer and Tissot. Each device is highlighted for its GPS accuracy, health‑tracking features and battery life, catering to activities such as running, cycling, golf, hiking and diving.

Separately, the Garmin Forerunner 165, a runner‑oriented smartwatch, is on sale on AliExpress for about €132 after a €20 promo code, a 42 % discount from its regular €230 price. The watch offers adaptive training plans, real‑time pace, heart‑rate monitoring, sleep and recovery reports, and a Training Effect metric to track fitness improvements.