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I tested the Garmin Forerunner 165 against the two best cheap fitness trackers

How the Forerunner 165 compared for steps, GPS, and heart rate against the Fitbit Charge 6 and COROS PACE 3.

As with any wrist-based optical HRM, the Forerunner 165 lags slightly behind the chest strap, climbing at a slower pace and keeping the same heart rate readings after the H10 has already begun to dip back down. (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)That part aside, the Forerunner 165 was once again close but always lagging slightly behind the chest strap as I switched from sprints to jogs and back. (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)The Garmin Forerunner 165 deserves its place among the best fitness watches for frugal runners, right alongside the COROS PACE 3 and Fitbit Charge 6.

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