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Garmin Forerunner® 955 Solar, GPS Running Smartwatch with Solar Charging Capabilities, Tailored to Triathletes, Long-Lasting Battery, Black - 010-02638-00

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Color: Black- Solar


Style: Solar


Pattern Name: Smartwatch


Features

  • Built with an always-on, full-color display thats 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 youre 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 youve 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 its 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 youre 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)

Description

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).

Specs & Other Info

SpecificationDetails
BrandGarmin
Product ModelForerunner 955
Display Size1.3 Inches
Key FeaturesTraining Readiness, HRV Status, Wrist-Based Running Power, Race Adaptive Training Plans, Triathlon/Multisport Profiles, Morning Report, Real-Time Stamina, Personalized Workouts, Running Dynamics
ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB
MappingSatellite
Recommended ActivitiesTraining, Track & Field, Exercise & Fitness, Running, Outdoor
Package ContentsForerunner 955 Watch, Charging/Data Cable, User Manual
Battery DurationUp to 480 Hours
Mount TypeWrist
Dimensions (LxWxH)1.83 x 1.83 x 0.57 inches
Weight1.9 ounces
Model Number010-02638-00
Power Source1 Lithium Ion battery (included)
GPS FacilityYes
Screen Resolution260 x 260 pixels
User InterfaceTouchscreen & Buttons
ColorBlack- Solar
Target AudienceMen
Launch DateJune 1, 2022

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The Garmin Smartwatch receives high praise across the board for its exceptional battery life, comprehensive tracking capabilities for activities such as running, swimming, and more, and a variety of features that enhance performance understanding and training efficiency. It stands out particularly for athletes due to its detailed analytics on training, recovery, and health metrics. Despite its myriad features and utility, the watch's screen brightness outdoors has been a point of contention for users finding it hard to read in bright sunlight.

Pros

  • 🔋 Exceptional battery life that outperforms competitors
  • 🏃‍♂️ Extensive feature set for tracking a wide range of sports activities including running, swimming, and biking
  • 🎵 Supports music and Bluetooth headphones for an enhanced training experience
  • 👟 Includes a coach feature and metronome to aid in training and pacing
  • 📊 Detailed analytics on sleep, recovery, and various health metrics

Cons

  • ☀️ Screen brightness is too dim for clear visibility in bright outdoor conditions
  • ⌚ Size may be perceived as too large for some users, giving it a "wrist clock" appearance

Should I Buy It?

If you are an athlete or someone who values detailed tracking of your training, health, and daily activities, this Garmin Smartwatch is definitely worth considering. Its impressive battery life and extensive range of features make it a superior choice for serious sports enthusiasts. However, if readability in bright light and a sleek form factor are amongst your top priorities, you might want to explore other options or consider the AMOLED 965 series for better screen performance.


  • First time Garmin user
Color: Whitestone Style: Non Solar Pattern Name: Smartwatch
I’ve been using this watch daily for 3 months now and have lots to say about it! This was my first Garmin/fitness watch, although I’ve been wearing an Apple Watch for many years. So this review is primarily a comparison of Apple Watch vs Garmin. First of all, the pros: *this thing is so powerful! The first time I did a run with it, the data blew me away. I’m currently obsessed with watch my VO2 max climb and seeing my HR and run power after every workout. *the Garmin Coach is SO COOL. I used one of the integrated plans to train for a 10k (I was already a competent runner and not slow) and managed to shave 30s off my pace. Knocked out a PR I was super proud of, with just a couple weeks of following a plan. *I love the training readiness score. I’m slowly learning that I generally like to push myself harder than I should and this thing keeps me from injury and over exertion. I’m often surprised at how slow it tells me to go on Z2 runs, and yet I keep getting faster. *I love this thing when following a plan or doing a race! It regularly tells me (via AirPods) when I’m going too fast or too slow. It helps me stay solidly in my training zone. Then, during a race, you can tell it what finish time you want to hit and it will keep you on track the whole time! I don’t think I would’ve hit my PR without that. Just a quick glance at my watch and I immediately knew how many seconds I was ahead or behind my plan. *i love the touch screen but will say that the majority of the time I’m using the buttons to navigate. Took me a minute to figure out what they all did. *the battery life!!! Coming from Apple Watch, I was floored that this thing lasts for literally over a week on one charge. Come on Apple, get it together with the battery life! A few cons: *this watch is not small. I actually kinda like the large size but as a woman on the smaller side of average, it’s pretty bulky. Which leads me to.. *I never sleep with it (it’s too big to be comfortable) which means that my training readiness/body battery isn’t as accurate as it could be. I did try sleeping with it the first week but it did a terrible job of tracking my sleep. Seemed to only notice when I was sleeping from 6am on…?? *the Garmin is definitely not a smart watch. Sure, it tells you when someone is calling or has texted but there’s no communication from the watch to the phone (no answering calls, responding to texts). I found myself constantly irritated that I couldn’t send a quick reaction to a text from my watch like usual. (I now only wear my garmin for workouts and put my Apple Watch back on for the rest of the day) *BEWARE the dreaded blue triangle. About a month after having this, a blue triangle showed up on screen and I couldn’t get it to turn off/on or go away. After some googling, I realized it’s a common software glitch. There is a way to reboot it, but I had to do it three times in just a few days and that was annoying. So far so good though, it hasn’t happened in a long time. Overall, I’m thoroughly pleased with this purchase and feel like a legit athlete. I bought it mainly for its triathlon capabilities but haven’t trained for another tri yet. Unfortunately, the integrated Garmin coach only has running and cycling plans, but I did read that you can get a triathlon plan directly from the Garmin website (just haven’t tried it yet). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025 by B. Wise B. Wise

  • Great for Triathlon training
Color: Black Style: Non Solar Pattern Name: Smartwatch
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! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2025 by Abigail Hood

  • Excellent watch, worth every penny!
Color: Black- Solar Style: Solar Pattern Name: Smartwatch
I was a little worried initially if this would look a bit small on my wrist. Something about a big bold watch on my wrist I was really drawn to. This watch fits just that and is a little more elegant than the Fenix line, in my opinion. 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022 by Andy Andy

  • FANTASTIC WATCH
Color: Whitestone Style: Non Solar Pattern Name: Smartwatch
Where to begin... I bought this watch on some kind of super sale. I am not a watch guy, and always thought people with smart watches were just in the craze. Decided to take the leap since I already have a garmin bike computer, and I recently started running and swimming. I'll try to keep it short. There 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 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024 by Thelbot Thelbot

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