Amazfit Cheetah Pro vs Garmin Forerunner 165
Amazfit Cheetah Pro (2023, listed at $299) and Garmin Forerunner 165 (2024, listed at $249) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Amazfit Cheetah Pro
Lightweight running watch with dual-band GPS, on-device offline maps and AI-coached workouts.
Garmin Forerunner 165
Most affordable Garmin AMOLED runner — training readiness, race predictor and morning report.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Amazfit Cheetah Pro wins on battery life (14 days vs 11 days) and tracked features (5 vs 4); Garmin Forerunner 165 wins on weight (39 g vs 43 g) and price ($249 vs $299).
Bottom line: there is no clear winner on specs (2 to 2). Decide on phone support, how often you are willing to charge, your main sport and your budget, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Amazfit Cheetah Pro | Garmin Forerunner 165 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 14 days | 11 days |
| Weight | 43 g | 39 g |
| List price | $299 | $249 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 5 | 4 |
| Case size | 47 mm | 43 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | running and multisport and triathlon | running |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (3)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- AMOLED display
Only Amazfit Cheetah Pro (2)
- on-device music
- offline maps
Only Garmin Forerunner 165 (1)
- swim tracking
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Amazfit Cheetah Pro if…
- You want fewer charges: about 14 days per charge vs 11 days.
- You need on-device music and offline maps, which the Garmin Forerunner 165 does not list.
- Your main use is multisport and triathlon: it is listed for that and the Garmin Forerunner 165 is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin Forerunner 165 only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 47 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Pick the Garmin Forerunner 165 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $50 less.
- You want a lighter watch: 39 g vs 43 g.
- You need swim tracking, which the Amazfit Cheetah Pro does not list.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro or the Garmin Forerunner 165?
The Amazfit Cheetah Pro has the longer rated battery life: about 14 days per charge against 11 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro or the Garmin Forerunner 165?
The Garmin Forerunner 165 has the lower list price: $249 against $299 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Amazfit Cheetah Pro and Garmin Forerunner 165 work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro or the Garmin Forerunner 165?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Only the Garmin Forerunner 165 has a dedicated swim-tracking mode in our data.
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