After my Apple watch battery died during my first ultra marathon I didn't want to risk it again and made the switch to Garmin. The 955 Solar is my first Garmin purhcase and I'm extremely happy with this watch. It's been a great tool for making the transition into not only much better battery life, but also into more useful tracking. This watch is user friendly, extremely durable, and a must-have running tool.
Garmin 010-02638-10 Forerunner® 955, GPS Running Smartwatch, Tailored to Triathletes, Long-Lasting Battery, Black
4.7 | 1,391 ratings
Price: 429.95
Last update: 10-29-2024
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.Special Feature:Waterproof.
Battery life: up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode for a full picture of your health — from sleep to training; plus, get up to 42 hours in GPS mode and up to 80 hours in UltraTrac mode
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 HRV 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)
Battery life: up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode for a full picture of your health — from sleep to training; plus, get up to 42 hours in GPS mode and up to 80 hours in UltraTrac mode
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 HRV 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)
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.6 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.9 ounces |
| ASIN | B09WTTD27P |
| Item model number | 010-02638-10 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
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4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,737 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #7 in Running GPS Units #92 in Electronics & Gadgets |
| OS | iOS, Android |
| Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, USB |
| GPS | Gps enabled |
| Special features | PacePro™ Feature; Grade-Adjusted Pace; VO2 Max; Performance Condition; Sync Training Plans; Built-in Sports Apps; Visual Race Predictor; Track Running; Targeted Adaptive Coaching for Cycling, Race Adaptive Training Plans; Daily Suggested Workouts; Garmin Coach; Triathlon and Multisport Profiles; Wrist-Based Running Dynamics; Wrist-Based Running Power; Endurance Score; Real-Time Stamina |
| Display resolution | 260 x 260 |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen, Buttons |
| Scanner Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| Color | Black |
| Whats in the box | Forerunner 955, power/data cable, documentation |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Date First Available | June 1, 2022 |
Top reviews from the United States
Katie Brown
Great for begginner in endurance sports
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
Katie Brown
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
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Andy
Excellent watch, worth every penny!
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
Andy
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.
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Thelbot
FANTASTIC WATCH
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
Thelbot
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
Are a million how to videos that show this watches features so I'll skip that
This watch, is jammed pack with features. I don't even use them all there is so many. I love the ease of use, great tracking for running and swimming. Easy to start, pause and stop workouts. The touch screen works deceptively well under water? Its weird I've never seen a touch screen work when wet.
The screen is plenty bright with sunglasses on outside, and I've been getting almost 2 weeks of battery with 7ish hours of logged activity a week.
I love the morning report (I sleep with it on)
The best part, hands down, is it works with the dexcom g7. For all you diabetic folks. There is dexcom and freestyle apps and watch faces to get your blood sugars right on there in a slightly delayed display.
Love this watch, if you're in the fense like me, buy it. If you're friends have lower versions, talk smack
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Kevin Loomis
WOW - what can't this do?
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024Evan Humphreys
My first fitness/smartwatch
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
Evan Humphreys
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.
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Mantou
The brightness of the screen is too dim to be seen outdoor
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
Mantou
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
Comfortable to wear - much easier than Apple Watch Ultra. Not only because it is lighter but also because its simplistic band design. Just easy to wear and taken off.
But - I’m so not a fan of 955’s screen. Overall it is Ok indoor but as soon as it hits outdoor with bright sunlight, the screen is almost unreadable to me. Yes it is too dark. Dimmer screen is great for battery conservation, but I’d appreciate if is is more readable. This is important to me. So I decided to return it and add a few dollars for a AMOLED 965 series.
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Herr S.
For me a still a very good watch
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024