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2024-06-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome watch!...hands down!

Out of the box was able to see the manufacturing quality right away. Long life battery, awesome display and incredibly light on weight Watch combines great looks with pretty much all the features needed for an active lifestyle across all activities ( running, traik, hiking, walking, crosstraining, HIIT, etc). Highly recommend it, either if your a seasoned Garmin user or first time buyer...you won't regret it.

Wander77

2024-06-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Loveeeee my first Garmin

This watch just does so much out of the box. Love how I don't need a bunch of "apps" and such to make it great.

Mrsladerade

2024-06-17T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

New to Garmin but learning

I'm learning it while it's learning me (only slightly scary) but so far this is a net plus. Gives me more actionable data and the more I learn about the internal architecture the more tools I have. Many features are not intuitive so requires some thought but no more than other devices we eventually embrace.

My d.

2024-06-14T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Forerunner 955 solar

I've had it for 2 months. The map feature is nice. Not quite as bright as I expected but sufficient. The watch charges really good when you're biking. Not as good while hiking/walking but still does- the angle to the Sun I'm guessing? I had trouble when we went to Europe and entered different time zones. I tried syncing with WiFi but couldn't get it to automatically adjust even though it is set up that way in my settings and wouldn't align like my iPhone automatically did. Had to manually change the times. I don't use the running features but there are quite a few for training. Overall I really like the look and features of the watch and am happy with my purchase.

PatJ

2024-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great fitness tracker

Got the watch a month ago, first Garmin ever, I needed one since the old one died after a swimming session, I'm also preparing for a few running events this year, including a half marathon and planning to try triathlon later on! It works amazing and the battery is incredible

Satch08

2024-06-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Battery life!!!

I've had this watch for a few weeks Abe absolutely love it! I upgraded from the Vivoactive 4s. There are many more features and the battery life is perfect for ultras! Definitely a great purchase!

Shari

2024-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the Garmin 955

I switched Fenix6 Pro to this model after inconsistencies I had with fenix.i decided on this model after reading reviews and my partner's 955 was giving him good data. I'll be sticking with this model for a while.

LAinDC

2024-05-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love my watches

I used to have a Garmin Fenix ??6s and it was getting uncomfortable on my wrist, the nylon strap made it a little easier to wear but it still wasn't a good solution (even if I loved my watches). So I was looking for a lighter, more comfortable Garmin model to wear. I prefer running and working out in the gym so the Forerunner is great for that. I chose the 955 over the newer model because I really liked the screen on the Fenix ??which is visible in different lighting conditions and doesn't need to be constantly backlit. New features for me are the touchscreen, the Spotify app (I can run without my phone), the morning review and lots of new stats that help me understand my body. I find myself exercising and staying active with my new Forerunner 955 more than I did before and it really pushes me to achieve new goals.

Dinara K.

2024-05-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Overall Watch

I bought it a month ago only for my workouts. I love how all German devices connect and gives me a all the information about my workouts

JC404

2024-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Plenty of information and uses.

I bought the 955 for the features - I road race and triathlon so the watch is a valuable tool. Having issues playing music on the watch.

Jury r.

2024-05-26T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great, but too complicated.

Does what I wanted, but I don't know what half the readings mean. Manual is over 100 pages long. After a couple weeks I can get it to do what I need. Other features are fine, maybe some day I'll figure them out.

Dan B.

2024-05-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent smart watch.

I upgraded from an Apple Watch SE to the Garmin 955 forerunner. It is superior in every way I can think of. I would recommend this watch to anyone at any level of endurance sports.

Wiggleej

2024-05-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lightweight, fast and accurate

I have been using it for a short time as a replacement for another brand and I have found it to be exceptional, lighter, more precise and with great functionalities.

Rafara

2024-05-14T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Silly

I think it's kind of silly how much people use these smart watches, and get inaccurate data that they actually try using. I basically got the watch to have music without carrying my phone. It does do that. However the day I received it, Garmin was down. Like the site, apps, everything. So my initial experience was pretty bad, when nothing works, the actual minute you get the watch. And seriously, you guys have so many forms of data that aren't even accurate. Why even waste time on that? You cannot give me an accurate VO2Max. It also has no idea what a real workout is, which makes me wonder who is even making these watches. But it does actually do the things I wanted. GPS and music. But the rest is just shiny objects that make people believe things about their fitness levels that aren't true.

MattR21

2024-05-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing watch!!

Received this as a gift and I'm in love with my upgrade.

Elle2009

2024-05-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding performance and value

I recently sold my beloved old Fenix 5X, after many years and literally thousands of tracked running miles - it served me well, but I just couldn't take the FOMO from seeing all the cool new features on newer Garmin watches. I considered the 965, but since I'm really more concerned with function over form, I figured the less-flashy screen and basically identical features would be good enough for me. I was right! This thing gives me everything I used regularly from my Fenix - which was probably overkill, since I really just do a lot of road and trail running, no kayaking or skydiving or shark-wrestling or whatever other activities the Fenix could track - plus a ton of features that I *thought* might just be superfluous, but turn out to be surprising accurate and helpful. All the body battery, load focus, etc. stuff seems to be way more helpful than I expected. The sleep and stress tracking seem way more accurate. Maps and GPS and all the regular functionality are as terrific as always. And after years of wearing that chunky Fenix, I can't believe how much lighter and more comfortable this is for daily use. I love it, and look forward to another few thousand miles of getting to know it better...

almanackist

2024-05-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Smart Watch

Easy to use and really long lasting battery. Performance oriented

Maurizio

2024-05-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Forerunner 955 - Great Product - Great Value

I use my Forerunner 955 for running, trail running, hiking, swimming, biking, mountain biking, and pickleball - and it handles them all very well. The display is bright and works with my polarized sunglasses. It took a bit to get used to the touch-screen but now I really like it. The use of color in the display is well done.

JER1

2024-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

packed to the brim with watch features

Hey there! So, I really needed to get rid of my old polar m400 watch. It was about time for an upgrade, you know? I'm all about that touch screen and control buttons. Size of screen is perfect and well designed.

Livstrong24

2024-04-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect

Nothing to add that I wish it does. Very intuitive when you get used to it. 10/10

Mully

2024-04-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very happy of this new watch!

Upgrading from Garmin 645 to 955 has been a major step forward with a lot of new features.

Bob60

2024-04-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb upgrade

I upgraded from an Instinct Solar to this model and I love it. Battery life is great. GPS detection is pretty fast. The UI is similar. Overall a great watch. Highly recommend!

asx112

2024-04-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The BEST watch!!

I had a Vivoactive for over 10 years and I spent months looking into its replacement. I wanted a watch that could support my active lifestyle, was stylist but super functional and long lasting. The 955 Solar (Forerunner) is the best watch I could have have ever asked for. I swim 2-3 miles/week, run 10-15 miles/week, and bike between 15-30 miles/week and this watch definitely keeps up. The only thing I wish it tracked better was my swim distance during my kick sets (has stroke detection so when not using your arms it doesn't track) but the watch has built in music so you can listen to music without running or carrying your phone. Overall, very satisfied with this watch. Send me another for FR$$ :)

Mike M.

2024-04-22T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Bateria

The battery discharges very quickly compared to other models, the information numbers are smaller than the 935

hurego

2024-04-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Meet your Challenges with Garmin

I bought the solar Forerunner 955 a month ago. Solar recharge is fantastic when exploring remote areas. I have just begun exploring all its functions, but the basics-wear and go-are simply awesome, enhancing my everyday living.

kjl23

2024-04-20T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Definitely better than a step up from Frrnnr 945

Less dropped laps. Holding the charge longer (albeit some of that is the newer btty). The better position of lights on wrist make it much less likely for those lazers to abruptly interrupt my sleep... so now I can wear it overnight. Adjusting favorites (in/out) still a mystery... plan time to do it, and keep those steps for when you need them again... unless you enjoy the website webbing of instructions. Overall, Glad to have it with me.

RecoveringTriathlete82

2024-04-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

So far, it is great!

I bought the Forerunner 955 Solar about a month ago when I misplaced my Instinct Solar, thinking it would definitely show up once I ordered something new-well, not yet. So far, I really like it better with the color graphics, etc. It seems pretty intuitive to use, too. As for solar, the Instinct held a charge for weeks, but the Forerunner needs charging more frequently. It is not a big deal, however, to place it on the charger while I shower. I have not used all the bells and whistles yet, but the online manual has been great for figuring out how to access things I know I want to use.

RAinNH

2024-04-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Features

Heart rate sensor is so accurate. Still figuring out all of the capabilities of the watch but it has helped me in terms of working out, recovering, and even sleep.

AshtoWorld

2024-04-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!

Very happy with this purchase! Since having bought this, I now have the tools and motivation to work towards my goals.

Wiseowl

2024-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Running data I never knew

Been an pretty good amateur runner for about 10 years now and using this watch to learn more about each run has been exceptional.

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Garmin Forerunner 955 Specifications

  • Color

    Black

  • Battery Life

    Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days/20 days with solar
    GPS-only mode without music: Up to 42 hours/49 hours with solar
    All-Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band with music: Up to 8.5 hours
    All Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band without music: Up to 20 hours/22 hours with solar
    GPS-only mode without music: Up to 42 hours/49 hours with solar
    Ultratrac mode: Up to 80 hours/110 hours with solar

  • Memory Capacity

    32GB

  • PROP 65

    Yes

  • Substances

    Nickel

  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    1.8 x 1.8 x 0.6" (46.5 x 46.5 x 14.4mm)

  • Weight

    1.9 oz (53g)

  • UPC Code

    753759297008

About Garmin Forerunner 955

FEATURED REVIEWS

Awesome watch!...hands down!

By Wander77

Out of the box was able to see the manufacturing quality right away. Long life battery, awesome display and incredibly light on weight Watch combines great looks with pretty much all the features needed for an active lifestyle across all activities ( running, traik, hiking, walking, crosstraining, HIIT, etc). Highly recommend it, either if your a seasoned Garmin user or first time buyer...you won't regret it.

Loveeeee my first Garmin

By Mrsladerade

This watch just does so much out of the box. Love how I don't need a bunch of "apps" and such to make it great.

Be at the forefront of your fitness journey with the Forerunner 955 Solar GPS Smartwatch in sleek black. This premium device is not just a smartwatch, but a comprehensive training partner for running and triathlon enthusiasts. It's equipped with Power Glass solar charging technology, designed to significantly extend your battery life, making it an ideal companion for those long outdoor training sessions.

The Forerunner 955 Solar is more than a timepiece; it's a personal trainer on your wrist. The innovative training readiness feature intuitively tells you when you're ready for a productive workout session. It also offers daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance and recovery, ensuring a personalized training regimen tailored to your fitness level.

Stay ahead of the competition with the race widget, providing you with valuable training tips, detailed course information, and completion time predictions. This high-tech smartwatch also features a morning report function, giving you a comprehensive overview of your sleep, recovery, and training data.

The Forerunner 955 Solar goes beyond standard fitness tracking with its heart rate variability (HRV) status feature. This provides a snapshot of your overall health, offering an estimate of your activity and metrics.

When you're on the move, rely on the new multi-band GPS and full-color, built-in maps to navigate with confidence. The smartwatch's user-friendly interface combines traditional buttons with a touch display, making it easy to access your training status and determine whether you're training productively, peaking, or strained.

Designed for those pushing their limits, the Forerunner 955 Solar stands by your side with an impressive battery life of up to 20 days with solar charging in smartwatch mode (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions).

Experience the fusion of style, functionality, and innovation with the Forerunner 955 Solar GPS Smartwatch. It's not just a watch; it's your ultimate fitness companion.

Garmin Forerunner 955 Features

  • 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; 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
  • 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)
  • With daily suggested workouts, view your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run to match your performance and recovery
  • With running power, get a continuous measurement on your wrist of how much power you're applying to the road as you run when using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro monitor (sold separately)
  • Use real-time stamina to track and manage your exertion - and help avoid overexerting at the start of your run or bike ride
  • When using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro monitor (sold separately), the Forerunner 955 watch measures crucial running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and balance, and more
  • Switch up your workouts with 30+ activity profiles, including cycling, triathlon, pool and open-water swimming, track running and more; for races and brick workouts, switch sports with a single button press
  • If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, Assistance and Incident Detection features send messages with your location to emergency contacts; incident detection is enabled by default for select activity profiles only
  • Download up to 2,000 songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (subscription required), and connect with your wireless headphones for phone-free listening
  • With a supported card, breeze through checkout lines with Garmin Pay contactless payments through participating providers
  • See your health and fitness information, connect and compete with friends, sign up for challenges to earn badges and more - all in one free, zero-subscription app
  • Download custom watch faces, add data fields, and get apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store app downloaded on your compatible smartphone

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Premium GPS smartwatch with Power Glass solar charging technology
  • Personalized daily workout suggestions based on performance and recovery
  • In-depth race widget providing training tips, course details, and time predictions
  • Comprehensive morning report feature for tracking sleep, recovery, and training
  • Multi-band GPS and full-color, built-in maps for confident navigation
  • Extended battery life of up to 20 days with solar charging in smartwatch mode

What's in the box:

  • Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar GPS Smartwatch (Black)
  • Power/Data Cable
  • Documentation
  • Garmin 1 Year Limited Warranty

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