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The Garmin Forerunner 955 is a premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch designed for serious athletes. Featuring a sunlight-visible full-color touchscreen with button controls, it offers up to 15 days of battery life, multi-band GPS for superior location accuracy, and built-in mapping. Advanced health metrics like heart rate variability, training readiness, and personalized workout suggestions help optimize performance and recovery. Waterproof up to 50 meters, it’s built to endure all conditions while providing real-time insights and coaching for peak athletic achievement.

























| ASIN | B09WTTD27P |
| Additional 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 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Band Color | Black |
| Band Length | 22 centimeters |
| Band Material Type | Silicone |
| Band Width | 22 millimeters |
| Battery Average Life | 15 days |
| Battery Capacity | 300 milliamp_hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Polymer |
| Battery Power | 300 milliamp_hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,098 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #425 in Smartwatches |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Built-In Media | Forerunner 955, power/data cable, documentation |
| Case Material Type | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Clasp Type | Tang Buckle |
| Color | Black |
| Communication Feature | Notification |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Compatible Phone Models | Android Devices, iOS Devices |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 846 Reviews |
| Display Type | Sunlight-visible, Transflective Memory-in-Pixel (MIP) |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | Built-in GPS |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759297022 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons, Touchscreen |
| Item Dimensions | 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.6 inches |
| Item Type Name | Running Smartwatch |
| Item Weight | 1.9 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Metrics Measured | Calories Burned, Heart Rate, Hydration, Sleep, Stress |
| Model Name | Forerunner 955 |
| Model Number | 010-02638-10 |
| Operating System | Garmin OS |
| Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| Screen Size | 1.3 inches |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Feature | 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 Special Feature 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 See more |
| Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness, Outdoor Lifestyle, Running, Track & Field, Training |
| Style Name | Non Solar |
| Supported Application | GPS |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| Target Audience | Unisex Adults |
| UPC | 753759297022 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Depth | 50 meters |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX7 |
| Wearable Computer Type | Smart Watch |
| Wireless Communication Standard | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |
H**G
Treat yourself...
Great watch, worth the price. I have had this watch for about 2.5 years. I am an everyday runner. I have no problems or issues with the Forerunner 955. It updates when appropriate; no battery issues. The computer app and the phone app work very well. The heart rate on the wrist is accurate to a degree, but it's not a medical device. I sleep and shower with this watch as well; the sleep recording is accurate. I highly recommend this Garmin Forerunner 955. I have owned previous Forerunners; the 955 is the best so far. Spend the money and treat yourself...
A**D
Great for Triathlon training
My husband is training for an Ironman, and has been using Apple Watch until we researched Garmin. This specific Garmin is best for triathletes, so we went with the Forerunner 955. So far, it has worked great. It connects to his training plan, tracks his sleep and body battery, and is durable for swimming (and sweat). Great watch!
J**C
Everything I need, nothing I don't. Awesome watch
Cinnamon and gravy, I have wanted to train by heart rate for almost 20 years. Battery life is strong, watch face is customizable (simple and efficient), and the watch gives me more data than I could ever ask for. I am pleasantly surprised and impressed. Garmin app has been fantastic.
M**N
Great watch for very active people!
I bought this for my girlfriend and she loves it! She has worn it everyday for months. The sleep tracking seems to be slightly off but still does a fairly good job and is great for when she works out!
M**.
Excellent sport smartwatch
I had the Garmin forerunner 245 for 5 years and switched to this new Garmin six months ago. I can’t be happier with the performance, battery life and functionality of this sport smartwatch. I use it all the time which allows me to track my sleep and daily activities. It has almost all the sport tracking features. Very impressive so far.
J**D
Perfect transaction
Condition as described. Quick shipping. Great communication. Highly recommend seller.
M**K
Love Garmin
I love my Garmin. I wear it everyday. I need a watch that is rugged and can handle me. Sadly I just scratched the face but still does a great job. I will need a get another garmin/watch to wear for nice events. I just wish the battery lasted even longer (last longer than an Apple Watch). Garmin watches are easy to use and simple.
D**N
Obsessed with battery life and data
Battery life on this watch is next level and the ultimate selling point to get me to finally invest in a wearable. Now I wear it nonstop to track my sleeping data, HRV, heart rate, stress levels, steps, and sync with Strava for all endurance activities (mainly run and cycle). The customizable watch face is very cool and I love being able to glance at my watch and see the weather outside, what time the sunsets or rises, or see if a text message was important. It’s comfortable enough that I forget I’m wearing it at times. The Spotify sync is great and allows me to run without a phone but still listen to music. The touchscreen is responsive and easy to read in the daylight or darkness. I also recommend buying a pack of watch face protectors. This watch has actually saved me money because now I’m deterred from buying a Rolex or some other luxury watch.
J**E
Excelente batería y metricas
Es un reloj que no pasa desapercibido, con una amplia variedad de disciplinas deportivas para llevar un excelente control. Aunque la pantalla del gps deja algo que desear, no de deja de ser un excelente smartwatch.
A**R
The Garmin 955 is the Swiss Army knife of running watches.
There are some deep dives discussing the Garmin 955 Forerunner on the internet, so I will not reinvent the wheel. This is just an overview by an average non-competitive runner. I'm 69 and have been running for 50 years. While I get slower yearly, I run 3000K a year. 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.
N**E
One of the best Garmin watches.
Bought this as a gift for my boyfriend. He loves it, for those who's looking to buy a semi smart sporty watch this is the go if y'all want that old Garmin style, the face is made for outdoor not much of a smart watch but does everything if you're a sports guy. He said the quality and the app in the watch helps a lot for micro stuffs. overall, would recommend for you girls who wants to give gifts to your loved ones.
J**Z
a correr se ha dicho
excelente producto
M**T
SIGUE SIENDO UN RELOJ PARA MUCHO TIEMPO
Sigue funcionando al 100% muy eficiente para las métricas y control de tu día a día si duda aun cuando hay dos versiones más actuales no le pide nada a ellas reloj para varios años
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