An odd situation: the higher-tier Forerunner 165 is currently cheaper and better equipped. So what does the 70 offer?
Short answer
Forerunner 165 - NFC for payments, barometer, SpO2, 4 GB and a lower price. Forerunner 70 - simpler, but lasts longer - up to 13 days.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 70 | Garmin Forerunner 165 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.2", AMOLED, 390×390 | 1.2", AMOLED, 390×390 |
| Memory | 512 MB | 4 GB |
| Battery life | up to 13 days | up to 11 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC | no | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 42.6×42.6×11.9 mm, 40 g | 43×43×11.6 mm, 39 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
1.2" AMOLED 390×390, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, 5 ATM, around 40 g.
Sensors and storage
The 70 has only heart rate and 512 MB. The 165 has heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass and 4 GB.
Battery life
Up to 13 vs up to 11 days.
Verdict: who should buy which
- For almost everyone - Forerunner 165.
- As simple and long-lasting as possible - Forerunner 70.
FAQ
Does the Forerunner 70 have NFC?
No.
How heavy are they?
40 and 39 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Forerunner 165.