Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Huawei Watch GT 5

“personally I think the FR165 would be a bad choice as its a much more running, swimming & cycling focussed watch with very little on the outdoor recreational side. It does have hiking, but its got no water sport options. While you could always use other to track paddling activities you would miss out on paddling specific metrics like stroke rate etc. Despite not having elevation data (post activity in the app the app will populate this data based on your gps fixes) and a hiking activity (can just use walking) the vivoactive 5 (VA5) would probably be a much better fit overall for you at the same price level. Note the standard FR165 doesn't have offline music - so would need the FR165 music version, which is generally more expensive than the VA5. [https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/compare/?compareProduct=1057989&compareProduct=1285545&compareProduct=1055469&compareProduct=886785&compareProduct=886725](https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/compare/?compareProduct=1057989&compareProduct=1285545&compareProduct=1055469&compareProduct=886785&compareProduct=886725) Comparison of suggested options - you can see how from an activity point of view the FR165 really is much more focussed on people serious about running, swimming & cycling - has very few leisure recreational activity types that it will track. Personally would suggest looking to see the original Epix gen 2 (non pro non sapphire version - will have 16GB storage) is going for - as its old now and is often at a serious discount, making it super attactive and will easily cover all your needs. if price wise it the Epix isn't there there, and VA5 isn't a go, then would suggest looking at the fR265 as I think it will give you next best fit (or the venu 3 as they are normally similarly priced in most countries) - [https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/compare/?compareProduct=1057989&compareProduct=1285545&compareProduct=1055469&compareProduct=886785&compareProduct=873008](https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/compare/?compareProduct=1057989&compareProduct=1285545&compareProduct=1055469&compareProduct=886785&compareProduct=873008) (Venu 3 instead of FR965).”

“GT5 runs huawei own OS and no access to any google services - so not an option per what you are looking for. In terms of wear os watches you longest battery life is: technically the ticwatch atlas / enduro - standard is up to 5 days, but then extensive use of lcd screen and turning off features (essential modes) can extend it out further - but not a fan of their support or their durability (been issues with both). Then next best is OnePlus Watch 2 (up to 4 days) or Watch 3 (up to 5 days) - however can extend out to up 16 days by switching into their own os - however this takes away all the google services (incl nfc pay) - however only takes about 1 min to reboot back into wear os. Mixed use will generally give you between 5-12 days. Samsung GW Ultra - up to 3 days. For the rest you are looking at 1-2 days depending on model and size of model. Alt: no google services, but do offer their own payment system: Garmin with Garmin Pay; and Amazfit with Zepp Pay (note this is pretty restricted depending on country). For GT5 note that it looks like Huawei may be doing a deal with Curve which then may give them a payment option in some European countries.”