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Brand | Garmin |
Model Name | Forerunner 955 |
Screen Size | 1.3 Inches |
Special Feature | Training Readiness, HRV Status, Wrist-Based Running Power, Garmin Coach, Race Adaptive Training Plans, Triathlon and Multisport Profiles, Morning Report, Real-Time Stamina, Daily Suggested Workouts, Wrist-Based Running Dynamics See more |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
Map Type | Satellite |
Sport | Training, Track & Field, Exercise & Fitness, Running, Outdoor Lifestyle |
Included Components | Forerunner 955; Charging/data Cable; documentation |
Battery Life | 480 Hours |
Mounting Type | Wrist Mount |
About this item
- Built with an always-on, full-color display that’s light on the wrist and easy to read even in direct sunlight
- Battery life: up to 20 days of battery life in smartwatch mode for a full picture of your health — from sleep to training (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions); up to 42 hours in GPS mode and up to 49 hours with solar charging (assuming continuous use for entire period in 50,000 lux conditions); up to 110 hours in UltraTrac mode with solar charging (assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions)
- Click or swipe through maps and stats with traditional button controls or a new, responsive touchscreen
- Whether you’re running on city streets or riding densely covered trails, Forerunner 955 provides full-color, built-in mapping to keep you on track
- Access multiple global navigation satellite systems, and get access to multiple frequencies sent by navigation satellites for improved accuracy in areas where GNSS signals are reflected, weak or typically don't penetrate — giving you superior accuracy for how far and how fast you’ve run — even in challenging environments
- From the moment you wake up, get a training readiness score based on your sleep quality, recovery, training and more, so you can determine whether it’s a good day to go hard — or take it easy
- Get ready for your next race with race widget — which provides training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance
- Using new indicators such as HRV status, your recent exercise history and performance, get an easy insight into your overall effort with training status — and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained
- Receive an overview of your sleep, recovery and training outlook as soon as you wake up with morning report — alongside HRV status, training readiness and weather; you can even customize your report to show what you want to see (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics)
- With HRV status, gain a deeper understanding of your overall health, recovery and training performance through heart rate variability while you sleep, based on technology developed by our Firstbeat Analytics team (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics)
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Battery life | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
For working out | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Sleep tracking | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Mobile App | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | — | 4.5 |
Accuracy | 4.2 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.2 | — | 4.4 |
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resolution | — | 480 x 272 | 480 x 272 | — | 480 x 272 | — |
mounting type | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount |
batteries included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
battery average life | 480 hours | 20 days | 20 days | 480 hours | 336 hours | 20 hours |
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Product Dimensions | 1.83 x 1.83 x 0.57 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.9 ounces |
ASIN | B09WT9PF2N |
Item model number | 010-02638-00 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,082 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1 in Running GPS Units #18 in Electronics & Gadgets |
Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, USB |
GPS | GPS Enabled |
Special features | Training Readiness, HRV Status, Wrist-Based Running Power, Garmin Coach, Race Adaptive Training Plans, Triathlon and Multisport Profiles, Morning Report, Real-Time Stamina, Daily Suggested Workouts, Wrist-Based Running Dynamics |
Display resolution | 260 x 260 |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen, Buttons |
Color | Black- Solar |
Whats in the box | Forerunner 955; Charging/data Cable; documentation |
Department | mens |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Date First Available | June 1, 2022 |
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Lead the pack with Forerunner® 955 Solar, the premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with Power Glass™ solar charging to extend battery life. The training readiness feature tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — while daily suggested workouts adapt to your performance and recovery alongside the race widget, which provides training tips, course details and completion time predictions. With morning report, you can get an overview of your sleep, recovery, training and more — as well as a picture of your overall health with heart rate variability (HRV) status (This device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics). On the run, new multi-band GPS and full-color, built-in maps help you navigate confidently. And with traditional buttons and a touch display, it has never been easier to tap into your training status and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained. If you’re pushing toward the podium — or to the very limits — Forerunner 955 Solar is by your side with up to 20 days of battery life with solar charging in smartwatch mode (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions).
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Customers like the performance, battery life, quality and heart rate monitor of the wearable computer. For example, they mention that it does a great job of tracking their activities, sleep as well as checking their heart rate. They appreciate the analytics, saying that it provides useful data during a run and valuable insights afterwards. Customers are also happy with weight, and customization. Opinions are mixed on ease of use.
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Customers like the performance of the wearable computer. They mention that it does a great job of tracking their activities, sleep, and checking their heart rate. They appreciate the GPS tracking, battery life, Spotify, and other features. Some say that the watch performs flawlessly and is better for fitness enthusiasts. They also mention that the measurement system all seem to work better than its predecessors.
"...She is a triathlete and wanted this for Christmas. It tracks EVERYTHING...." Read more
"...It's very satisfying tracking all my biking, running, pilates yoga, and weight training, I will try swimming soon as we get a clear day...." Read more
"...It’s also great and provides a ton of feedback with swimming. The battery life is next level, especially with the solar power...." Read more
"...The ease of use with all three items gives you excellent metrics you can see your running stats and where you may need to improve or where you have..." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the wearable computer. They say it's outstanding.
"...Plus the batter lasts forever (unlike my Samsung Galaxy watch). If I had not just purchased my Samsung this year, I'd also get this watch...." Read more
"...After one week, I can't be happier with this watch. The battery is terrific from what I was expecting...." Read more
"Very poor battery life needs daily charge" Read more
"...So far this way h has exceeded my expectations. The battery life is incredible and the amount of music and activities that can be stored is second..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the wearable computer. For example, they mention it's an excellent watch, worth every penny, and amazing. Some say that the solar power, touchscreen, and more available options were worth the price.
"I got this refurbished watch on Black Friday for my daughter at an AMAZING price! She is a triathlete and wanted this for Christmas...." Read more
"This watch is awesome!" Read more
"...Lotsof buttons [5]! This is an expensive watch.If you're about serious back-country trekking, Garmin has the maps!..." Read more
"...This watch is expensive but worth it if you are serious about tracking your fitness and running progression...." Read more
Customers like the heart rate monitor. They say that the GPS tracking is amazing, the HR monitor is accurate, and the battery life is long. They also appreciate the improved sleep tracking, and say that with the dual GPS makes you the most accurate.
"...Yesterday, it said she needed to rest more, It tracks her sleep, O2, pace, recovery everything...." Read more
"...Sleep report and body battery are neat, I really am very happy and hoping for a very long time with this watch...." Read more
"...Sure it's expensive but GPS tracking, battery life, and overall software/options on this watch are very expensive...." Read more
"...My short review is here-It seems a lot more accurate with its gps and much easier to use for activities bc you can create your own...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the analytics provided by the wearable computer. They mention that it provides lots of useful data during a run and valuable insights afterwards. They appreciate the multisport features and how easy the watch is to navigate. Customers are also happy with the upgraded features, allowing them to customize the data and information they want to get.
"...The watch has so many features - I love the Garmin Pay and use it almost exclusively...." Read more
"...This watch takes out all the guess work. You set your workout pace zones and the watch just beeps/vibrates if to alert you...." Read more
"...The screen is easy to read and the data that it gives you is great...." Read more
"...It has all the features." Read more
Customers like the weight of the wearable computer. They say it is very lightweight, and doesn't feel heavy. Customers also appreciate the slimmer strap and battery life.
"...Traditionally I am not a watch wearer but thankfully It's very lightweight, though it sticks up a hair more than I wish it would...." Read more
"...The watch is also very light compared to say Fenix or Apple watch, so that too is a huge factor for me...." Read more
"...It's larger than a watch I may normally wear however it's not bulky or heavy. The screen is easy to read and the data that it gives you is great...." Read more
"...The face is bigger and so it’s easier to see. This watch is also lighter so if your wearing it for a long time it doesn’t feel heavy...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the customization of the wearable computer. They mention that it is well-designed, with amazing colors and the MIP tech. Customers also say that the watch is a nice product and better for fitness than the Apple Watch.
"...The 955 has much brighter screen and vibrant color. The touch screen is a nice touch, pun intended...." Read more
"A large, complex watch; well-designed for its intendedmarket of high-achieving fitness/training/athletic enthusiasts...." Read more
"...I like the look and you probably can’t ask for better activity tracking than what it provides...." Read more
"...I do admit the colors do look amazing with AMOLED but I'm perfectly happy with the MIP tech...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the wearable computer. Some mention that it's easy to navigate and use for activities, while others say that it can be frustrating and complicated.
"...It seems a lot more accurate with its gps and much easier to use for activities bc you can create your own...." Read more
"...to use this watch for triathlon training and races, this watch continues to disappoint...." Read more
"...The ease of use with all three items gives you excellent metrics you can see your running stats and where you may need to improve or where you have..." Read more
"I really like this watch. Can be a bit complicated, trying to look for info. but you get used to it." Read more
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OR should i say wrist CLOCK! It's HUGE! More a wrist clock vs wrist watch. :) Highly recommend for athletes who track everything.
It's very satisfying tracking all my biking, running, pilates yoga, and weight training, I will try swimming soon as we get a clear day.
Amazon shipped it very fast and it was in brand new mint condition. Setup was very easy especially if you already set up a Garmin account. There are hundreds of features I couldn't begin to review them all.
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
It's very satisfying tracking all my biking, running, pilates yoga, and weight training, I will try swimming soon as we get a clear day.
Amazon shipped it very fast and it was in brand new mint condition. Setup was very easy especially if you already set up a Garmin account. There are hundreds of features I couldn't begin to review them all.
So far this way h has exceeded my expectations. The battery life is incredible and the amount of music and activities that can be stored is second to none.
I have also owned Instinct, Fenix and my wife had Venu, Vivoactive watches so I have a good understanding of what to expect in terms of features. This watch is the best of the bunch.
The best thing about this watch is the screen and battery life. I love the non-reflective screen, I use the watch outside a lot, and the watch face is extraordinarily more visible than any other type of screen.
I like how the screen is not too bright indoors - personally, I find the reflective display on this watch to be soothing and much more pleasant to look at than the phone-like displays on AMOLED watches.
Battery life is awesome I get 15 days on a single charge and that includes at least 1 hr activity tracking just about every day.
The watch has so many features - I love the Garmin Pay and use it almost exclusively.
The watch is also very light compared to say Fenix or Apple watch, so that too is a huge factor for me.
All in all the best Garmin purchase ever!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
I have also owned Instinct, Fenix and my wife had Venu, Vivoactive watches so I have a good understanding of what to expect in terms of features. This watch is the best of the bunch.
The best thing about this watch is the screen and battery life. I love the non-reflective screen, I use the watch outside a lot, and the watch face is extraordinarily more visible than any other type of screen.
I like how the screen is not too bright indoors - personally, I find the reflective display on this watch to be soothing and much more pleasant to look at than the phone-like displays on AMOLED watches.
Battery life is awesome I get 15 days on a single charge and that includes at least 1 hr activity tracking just about every day.
The watch has so many features - I love the Garmin Pay and use it almost exclusively.
The watch is also very light compared to say Fenix or Apple watch, so that too is a huge factor for me.
All in all the best Garmin purchase ever!
My first Garmin watch was the Venu Sq Music, which I still currently use for work. Work is a bit physical, and I want to keep this watch for just my workouts, mainly running. The Venu Sq Music is a little small for my liking, but I really like the look and feel of this watch.
I would personally recommend to get the solar option, but as others have said, if you never go outside it's probably not needed. I ordered this watch mid Oct 2022, so not as many opportunities in WI to gauge the charging/maintaining abilities- I will have to wait for summer or a vacation for that. I did have a nice sunny day in late October here, and sitting for roughly 1hr in the sun charged a percent. Pretty decent in my opinion. I do not use any of the music, txt alert, or other Bluetooth options other than to sync to my phone every few days. Battery life is amazing. To a point that I actually have to think hard when my last charge was when it finally needs to be plugged in. I'm sure not using the Bluetooth alerts help a lot. I run just about everyday and use the GPS on run mode, so I still do challenge the battery a bit.
Tons of features that I am still learning. The watch does take a few weeks to "learn you". I take the training suggestions with a grain of salt, but have noticed suggestions are not all that far off from my pre-planned training program.
I like the quick morning report each morning. Kinda fun to wake up and look at phone for this info.
Sure it's expensive but GPS tracking, battery life, and overall software/options on this watch are very expensive.
I was on the fence at first, but very glad I pulled the trigger.
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
My first Garmin watch was the Venu Sq Music, which I still currently use for work. Work is a bit physical, and I want to keep this watch for just my workouts, mainly running. The Venu Sq Music is a little small for my liking, but I really like the look and feel of this watch.
I would personally recommend to get the solar option, but as others have said, if you never go outside it's probably not needed. I ordered this watch mid Oct 2022, so not as many opportunities in WI to gauge the charging/maintaining abilities- I will have to wait for summer or a vacation for that. I did have a nice sunny day in late October here, and sitting for roughly 1hr in the sun charged a percent. Pretty decent in my opinion. I do not use any of the music, txt alert, or other Bluetooth options other than to sync to my phone every few days. Battery life is amazing. To a point that I actually have to think hard when my last charge was when it finally needs to be plugged in. I'm sure not using the Bluetooth alerts help a lot. I run just about everyday and use the GPS on run mode, so I still do challenge the battery a bit.
Tons of features that I am still learning. The watch does take a few weeks to "learn you". I take the training suggestions with a grain of salt, but have noticed suggestions are not all that far off from my pre-planned training program.
I like the quick morning report each morning. Kinda fun to wake up and look at phone for this info.
Sure it's expensive but GPS tracking, battery life, and overall software/options on this watch are very expensive.
I was on the fence at first, but very glad I pulled the trigger.
It seems a lot more accurate with its gps and much easier to use for activities bc you can create your own. I was tired on looking at my watch while trying to do speed sessions, fartleks, or even a slow run when I could possibly be running too fast. This watch takes out all the guess work. You set your workout pace zones and the watch just beeps/vibrates if to alert you. It’s also great and provides a ton of feedback with swimming. The battery life is next level, especially with the solar power.
There are a few things I am not crazy about. One of them is when you choose an indoor run or bike bc it is so far from accurate it’s not even funny. I did a few spin classes and my watch told me I biked 0 miles after the 14 mile spin session. I had a treadmill run that said I was running between 5:45-6:45 miles. I have never run a mile that fast in my life and now my 5k time is recorded at a pace I can never beat and I don’t know how to change it.
All in all, I do like it a lot but if you’re training for an indoor triathlon like I was, don’t count on accurate readings.
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I replaced my aging Fenix 5X with the Garmin 955. I debated staying with the Fenix line, but I am glad I moved to the Forerunner series of sports watches. My last Forerunner was a big orange 910 back in 2011, and believe me, the 955 isn't your Grampa's Forerunner!
The Forerunner 955 is a light watch and fits on my thin wrist. The large screen is quite legible indoors and outdoors. I covered the screen with a screen protector (reviewed elsewhere on Amazon), and the screen is still easy to read in all situations.
The 955 has excellent maps, and the touchscreen makes navigating very smooth. The on-the-fly routing leads the field. (See what I did there?) The 955 works with Komoot and provides turn-by-turn navigation. While I prefer Suunto's mapping software to Garmin's, the 955 is a close second for designing a course.
One of my favourite features of the 955 is the daily morning report. Your watch analyzes sleep, recovery and training, mixes it up with weather and heart rate variability and gives you a suggested training plan for the day. If you are like me and subscribe to a coached running plan, you can load a week's schedule into the watch.
The Body Battery feature is Garmin's answer to the Whoop, and I will be curious how the two stack up. I'll update this review in a few months.
The 955 has a built-in power meter, which reads higher than my Stryd unit. There is no standard for power so that each company will generate different numbers based on proprietary algorithms. What is essential is that the numbers are consistent, and the 955 and Stryd graphs parallel each other for the most part. The Stryd reacts slightly quicker to intervals than the Garmin.
The 955 will also provide running dynamics. While I know some folks swear by these metrics, I've only been concerned with cadence.
There are too many metrics to discuss in a short review, but I will mention my two favourites: ClimbPro and PacePro. Seeing a visual chart of a hill with the gradients is handy for long trail races, and PacePro, with grade-adjusted pacing, helps you pace a long race.
While I don't listen to music when I run, I did test the 955 with Amazon and Spotify. Both platforms loaded and played music easily. Remember that you will need these services' premium (paid) versions to load music on your watch. (For some reason, I seem to need three paid streaming services.) I tried pairing several Bluetooth headphones, and all worked. I'm assuming playing music from your watch would be very detrimental to battery life.
Garmin's software is complex, and there is a learning curve to getting the most out of the data the watch collects. The Connect software is being redesigned for Spring 2024, and I hope the UI will be updated and more organized. That noted it is simple to track the metrics that are important to you and ignore the rest.
I'm not a triathlete, but I understand that Garmin will significantly improve the Automatic transition mode for the triathlon feature on the next update to Connect. Also slated for an update is track mode, making it more in tune with Apple's excellent track database. I'm a track rat and love that feature on my Apple Watch.
Garmin is the big player in the room, so most third-party software is written to work with Garmin. I use Training Peaks, and the integration is seamless. I don't use Strava, but my running buddies tell me the "Orange App" imports Garmin's data.
The 955 works with all Garmin hardware. I weigh myself on my Garmin scale each morning, and all the weight-based metrics are imported to Connect instantly. I've not had good luck with wrist-based heart rate in any watch, and I use the HRM Pro strap, which integrates fluidly with the 955.
There is an App Store for Garmin, and you can buy widgets, watch faces and apps. I've never bothered, as the watch does all want, with one exception. I miss Suunto's excellent Backyard Ultra widget. It is an immaculate and elegant way to track a 100-miler. I keep my Suunto P9P just for Backyard Ultras.
The 955 will run for 40-plus hours on a charge, so I top it up midweek. The 955 uses a proprietary charging cable. I usually ding any company using a proprietary charging cable, but the Garmin cable is so ubiquitous that you can find one to borrow at any race you attend.
In conclusion, I'm happy with the Garmin 955. My only quibble is I wish Garmin had included a quick-release watch strap with the 955 as they do with the Fenix line.
Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2024
I replaced my aging Fenix 5X with the Garmin 955. I debated staying with the Fenix line, but I am glad I moved to the Forerunner series of sports watches. My last Forerunner was a big orange 910 back in 2011, and believe me, the 955 isn't your Grampa's Forerunner!
The Forerunner 955 is a light watch and fits on my thin wrist. The large screen is quite legible indoors and outdoors. I covered the screen with a screen protector (reviewed elsewhere on Amazon), and the screen is still easy to read in all situations.
The 955 has excellent maps, and the touchscreen makes navigating very smooth. The on-the-fly routing leads the field. (See what I did there?) The 955 works with Komoot and provides turn-by-turn navigation. While I prefer Suunto's mapping software to Garmin's, the 955 is a close second for designing a course.
One of my favourite features of the 955 is the daily morning report. Your watch analyzes sleep, recovery and training, mixes it up with weather and heart rate variability and gives you a suggested training plan for the day. If you are like me and subscribe to a coached running plan, you can load a week's schedule into the watch.
The Body Battery feature is Garmin's answer to the Whoop, and I will be curious how the two stack up. I'll update this review in a few months.
The 955 has a built-in power meter, which reads higher than my Stryd unit. There is no standard for power so that each company will generate different numbers based on proprietary algorithms. What is essential is that the numbers are consistent, and the 955 and Stryd graphs parallel each other for the most part. The Stryd reacts slightly quicker to intervals than the Garmin.
The 955 will also provide running dynamics. While I know some folks swear by these metrics, I've only been concerned with cadence.
There are too many metrics to discuss in a short review, but I will mention my two favourites: ClimbPro and PacePro. Seeing a visual chart of a hill with the gradients is handy for long trail races, and PacePro, with grade-adjusted pacing, helps you pace a long race.
While I don't listen to music when I run, I did test the 955 with Amazon and Spotify. Both platforms loaded and played music easily. Remember that you will need these services' premium (paid) versions to load music on your watch. (For some reason, I seem to need three paid streaming services.) I tried pairing several Bluetooth headphones, and all worked. I'm assuming playing music from your watch would be very detrimental to battery life.
Garmin's software is complex, and there is a learning curve to getting the most out of the data the watch collects. The Connect software is being redesigned for Spring 2024, and I hope the UI will be updated and more organized. That noted it is simple to track the metrics that are important to you and ignore the rest.
I'm not a triathlete, but I understand that Garmin will significantly improve the Automatic transition mode for the triathlon feature on the next update to Connect. Also slated for an update is track mode, making it more in tune with Apple's excellent track database. I'm a track rat and love that feature on my Apple Watch.
Garmin is the big player in the room, so most third-party software is written to work with Garmin. I use Training Peaks, and the integration is seamless. I don't use Strava, but my running buddies tell me the "Orange App" imports Garmin's data.
The 955 works with all Garmin hardware. I weigh myself on my Garmin scale each morning, and all the weight-based metrics are imported to Connect instantly. I've not had good luck with wrist-based heart rate in any watch, and I use the HRM Pro strap, which integrates fluidly with the 955.
There is an App Store for Garmin, and you can buy widgets, watch faces and apps. I've never bothered, as the watch does all want, with one exception. I miss Suunto's excellent Backyard Ultra widget. It is an immaculate and elegant way to track a 100-miler. I keep my Suunto P9P just for Backyard Ultras.
The 955 will run for 40-plus hours on a charge, so I top it up midweek. The 955 uses a proprietary charging cable. I usually ding any company using a proprietary charging cable, but the Garmin cable is so ubiquitous that you can find one to borrow at any race you attend.
In conclusion, I'm happy with the Garmin 955. My only quibble is I wish Garmin had included a quick-release watch strap with the 955 as they do with the Fenix line.
Reviewed in Brazil on January 20, 2024
Reviewed in Mexico on January 8, 2024