Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Oura Ring 5
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: Oura Ring 5 takes it — 86 vs 84.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- Garmin Forerunner 165 — You coach runners or endurance clients and want Garmin's training data without the €500 tier.
- Oura Ring 5 — You program around recovery and sleep and want the most accurate, most discreet wearable there is — now so small clients won't clock it.
Garmin Forerunner 165
84Score · High
from €249
The best-value entry into Garmin's training ecosystem — bright AMOLED, ~11-day battery, and the metrics that matter, without the €500 price.
Our pick
Oura Ring 5
86Score · High
from €429
The world's smallest smart ring — about 40% slimmer than before, sharper multi-wavelength sensors, and Health Radar. Best-in-class recovery and sleep data stays the pitch; the €429 price and €70/yr subscription stay the catch.
Compare side-by-side
| Garmin Forerunner 16584Scorefrom€249Review → | Oura Ring 586Scorefrom€429Review → | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Watch (running) | — |
| Battery life | ~11 days | — |
| Screen | AMOLED | — |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | — |
| Recovery / HRV | Body Battery | — |
| Subscription | None | — |
| Water resistance | 50 m (5 ATM) | — |
Prices are our reviewed reference points.
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