Display, storage and navigation are the same. The Forerunner 170 costs noticeably more. Will you feel the difference?
Short answer
Forerunner 165 - the same display, up to 11 days and much cheaper. Forerunner 170 - the newer model with a gyroscope.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 165 | Garmin Forerunner 170 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.2", AMOLED, 390×390 | 1.2", AMOLED, 390×390 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Battery life | up to 11 days | up to 10 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 43×43×11.6 mm, 39 g | 42.6×42.6×11.9 mm, 41 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
1.2" AMOLED 390×390, 4 GB, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NFC, barometer, 5 ATM.
Sensors
According to the spec sheets, the 170 has a gyroscope and the 165 has SpO2.
Case and battery life
43×43×11.6 mm and 39 g vs 42.6×42.6×11.9 mm and 41 g; up to 11 vs up to 10 days.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Best price - Forerunner 165.
- Newer model - Forerunner 170.
FAQ
Is there NFC?
Yes, on both.
Do they work with an iPhone?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
The Forerunner 165.