Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Ultrahuman Ring AIR
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: Garmin Forerunner 165 takes it — 86 vs 82.
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.
- Ultrahuman Ring AIR — You want continuous sleep, recovery and HRV data — with an optional metabolic angle — without locking clients into a monthly subscription.
Our pick 
Garmin Forerunner 165
86Score · High
from €175
The best-value entry into Garmin's training ecosystem — bright AMOLED, ~11-day battery, and the metrics that matter, without the €500 price.
Ultrahuman Ring AIR
82Score · Medium
from €234.53
An accurate, feather-light recovery ring with a standout metabolic-health angle — and, unlike Oura, no subscription. Softer workout tracking is the trade.
Compare side-by-side
| Garmin Forerunner 16586Scorefrom€175Review → | Ultrahuman Ring AIR82Scorefrom€234.53Review → | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 researched reference points.
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