The smart runner’s Apple Watch alternative: Garmin’s Forerunner 165 drops to $199

SAVE $50: As of Aug. 27, the Garmin Forerunner 165 is on sale for $199 at Amazon. That’s a 20% discount on the list price.

If you’re looking to level up your runs without spending a fortune, the Garmin Forerunner 165 is a great choice. This running-focused smartwatch packs plenty of useful training features into a relatively affordable package, and it’s currently available for less at Amazon. As of Aug. 27, this fitness tracker has dropped in price by $50, now priced at $199.

This watch is truly a runner’s best companion, packed with loads of features to help you run better. It combines built-in GPS for tracking pace and distance with wrist-based heart rate monitoring, so you can track your effort as well as pace.

It has both an AMOLED touchscreen display and traditional button controls in a lightweight 43mm design, and it offers up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode.

You’ll get personalized daily suggested workouts tailored to your recovery and performance, and you can also use Garmin Coach and race-adaptive training plans for workout suggestions tailored to specific events. Some other features include Training Effect, which shows how your workouts impact your fitness and the benefit of each session, while recovery time helps you know when you’re ready for your next high-effort workout.

This Garmin deal is available at Amazon right now.

​Mashable