Garmin Forerunner 955
$4992022
Pros
- Full-color TopoActive maps built-in for navigation during runs
- Training Readiness score combines HRV, sleep, and recovery data
- Multi-band GPS is the gold standard for running accuracy
- Solar model extends battery to 20 days — charge once or twice a month
- Music storage and playback without needing your phone
Cons
- MIP display looks dull compared to AMOLED on the Forerunner 265
- 14.4mm thick — chunky profile under dress shirt cuffs
- No touchscreen — button-only navigation
- Solar variant adds $100 for marginal battery improvement indoors
Full Specifications
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 955 |
|---|---|
| Software | Garmin OS (Connect IQ) |
| Body | |
| Weight | 53 g |
| Case material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Water resistance | 5ATM |
| Health & Sensors | |
| ECG | |
| SpO₂ | |
| Skin temperature | |
| Heart rate | |
| Sleep tracking | |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | Up to 15 days (smartwatch), 42 hrs GPS (Solar: 20 days / 49 hrs) |
| Display | |
| Size | 46.5mm (1.3 inches) |
| Type | MIP (memory-in-pixel) transflective |
| Always-on display | |
| Resolution | 260 x 260 |
| Processor | |
| Chipset | Garmin custom processor |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | |
| NFC | |
| Wi-Fi | |
| Cellular | |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
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