There's still time to save $50 this Cyber Monday on the best cheap Garmin watch for new runners

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There's still time to save $50 this Cyber Monday on the best cheap Garmin watch for new runners Deals By Matt Evans published 2 December 2025

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Cyber Monday's coming to a close, but it's still an excellent time to get your hands on health and fitness equipment for the new year. If you're a brand new or new-ish runner looking to improve, I couldn't recommend a better smartwatch than the Garmin Forerunner 165.

Right now you can get the Garmin Forerunner 165 for $199 at Walmart (was $249), saving yourself a cool $50. This discount is live at other stores too, but Cyber Monday only lasts until midnight, so almost all stores will be raising their prices again in a few hours.

• Shop Walmart's full Cyber Monday sale

I won't lie to you, the Garmin Forerunner 165 isn't as stuffed with features as some more expensive running watches. But that's what makes it one of the best Garmin watches for new runners: you're no longer paying through the nose for features you can't use.

Check out the deal in full below, and shop our final Cyber Monday sales recommendations here (including loads of smartwatches). However, you'll need to be quick: sales end at midnight tonight.

(Not in the US? See today's best deals in your region below)

Today's best Garmin Forerunner 165 Cyber Monday deal

Garmin Forerunner 165 (Slate Gray/Black): was US$249.99 now US$199.99 at Walmart

A more up-to-date option than the Forerunner 55, the 165 is a great deal at this price, featuring lots of advanced running features like race-adaptive training plans. The training plan on your watch will automatically adjust depending on your performance – for example, if you're doing better than expected, it'll recommend longer distances or faster runs. How cool is that?

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The Garmin Forerunner 165 comes with a bright AMOLED screen, 11 days of battery life (take that, Apple Watch) and notification functionalities, along with its advanced run- and fitness-tracking features.

I reviewed this watch personally, putting it through its paces like every other Garmin watch I try, and I really liked it. In my official Garmin Forerunner 165 review, I said: "the whole thing is very appealing, especially at a reduced price point, offering genuine value in terms of features." It's also super slim and light, making it comfortable for sleeping in and all-day wear.

You can check out its full specs below. I've also included links to a couple of similar watches in the same price range: the Apple Watch SE 3 and the Garmin Vivoactive 5.

Garmin Forerunner 165: Specifications

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Garmin Forerunner 165

Price

$299.99 / £249.99 / AU$489.99

Dimensions

43 x 43 x 11.6 (mm)

Weight

39g

Case/bezel

Fiber-reinforced polymer

Display

390 x 390 px AMOLED

GPS

GPS, Glonass, Galileo

Battery life

11 days

Connections

Bluetooth, ANT+

Water resistance

5ATM

More Cyber Monday smartwatch deals

Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS) 40mm: was US$249 now US$199 at Walmart

This $50 price drop takes one of the latest Apple Watch models down to its lowest price ever. This deal is the best around right now, but since it's a new product, we don't know how long this saving will be available for – so it's best to take that into account. You can also save $50 on the 40mm Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band.

View DealGarmin Vivoactive 5: was US$249.99 now US$189.99 at Best Buy

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is ideal for joggers, cyclists and gym-goers looking for a cheaper Garmin watch that can also act as an Apple Watch alternative. It's very light and comfortable to wear, has great fitness tracking features, and is more suitable for slimmer wrists and office-wear than big, chunky adventure watches.

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Matt is TechRadar's expert on all things fitness, wellness and wearable tech.

A former staffer at Men's Health, he holds a Master's Degree in journalism from Cardiff and has written for brands like Runner's World, Women's Health, Men's Fitness, LiveScience and Fit&Well on everything fitness tech, exercise, nutrition and mental wellbeing.

Matt's a keen runner, ex-kickboxer, not averse to the odd yoga flow, and insists everyone should stretch every morning. When he’s not training or writing about health and fitness, he can be found reading doorstop-thick fantasy books with lots of fictional maps in them.

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