Smartwatches · owner-verdict comparison

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 165: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Garmin Forerunner 165: 67% of 147 owners recommend it, vs 45% of 64 for the Apple Watch Ultra 3.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Apple Watch Ultra 3

45%of 64 owners recommend
45% recommend · 32% neutral · 23% don't
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Garmin Forerunner 165

67%of 147 owners recommend
67% recommend · 8% neutral · 25% don't
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What Apple Watch Ultra 3 owners say

“I love my AWU1, but please make a round one!”
— samwcook21 on Reddit
“I have ultra 3 sleep with isuses very nice best”
— WeekendTall7500 on Reddit
“This has convinced me that I probably need a garmin. I take my Ultra 3 off after training and I hate smart watch features.”
— Few-Introduction5414 on Reddit

What Garmin Forerunner 165 owners say

“This video has made me realise the 165 is for me.”
— @CGCGCG91 on YouTube
“ordered a 165 hahah wish I knew sooner!”
— @Joseeppph on YouTube
“To remove a feature that was previously there as soon as you release the product, which contains the hardware for the feature is a really bad look.”
— @Fernweh_8 on YouTube