Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar - Black

Lead the pack with Forerunner 955, the premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch.

The training readiness feature tells you when youre 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.

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 youre training productively, peaking or strained.

If youre pushing toward the podium or to the very limits Forerunner 955 is by your side with up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.

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 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 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 load 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
• 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
• 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 youre applying to the road as you run when using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro monitor
• 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, 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 features1 send messages with your location to emergency contacts; incident detection is enabled by default for select activity profiles only
• 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

Specifications

Display Size1.3 (33 mm) diameterDisplay TypeSunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)Battery lifeSmartwatch 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**
Ultratrac mode: Up to 80 hours/110 hours with solar**
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*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
** Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditionsDisplay Resolution260 x 260 pixelsGPSYesWeight53 gMaps & NavigationMemory/History32 GBFeaturesSTR3AMUP! PC tool for streaming biometricsNoMulti-frequency PositioningYes3-axis compass with HSI (horizontal situation indicator)NoTouch and/or button lockYesPreloaded ski resort mapsNoWind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app)NoLive Event SharingAndroid OnlySleepYes (Advanced)Battery saver (customizable low power watch)YesSwing TempoNoPlays and controls watch musicYesAPNEA modeNoGround contact time and balanceyes (with compatible accessory)Density altitude calculatorNoCritical swim speedYesTraining load focusYesCompatible with Varia Vision (head-mounted display)YesHR alertsYesTraining Effect (anaerobic)YesAbnormal Heart Rate Alertsyes (high and low)Easy break planningNoVertical speedYesLactate thresholdyes (with compatible accessory)Workout tutorialsNoNumber of transmitters supportedNoMTB Grit & FlowYesCustomizable data pagesYesConfigurable lap alertsYesIncident Detection during select activitiesYesPhysio TrueUpYesCustom alertsYesNEXRAD on moving mapNoBack to startYesVertical oscillation and ratioyes (with compatible accessory)Altimeter with adjustable baro settingNoPhysical size46.5 x 46.5 x 14.4 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-220 mmMove bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)YesMusic storageUp to 2000 songsLive Delta TimeNoAutomatic altitude adjustmentNoBezel MaterialFiber-reinforced polymerHazards and course targetsYesTruck driver workoutsNoTruSwing compatibleYesUltraTrac modeYesVO2 Max (Trail Run)YesUp AheadYesPreloaded race tracksNoPulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation MonitorYesRelaxation breathing timerYes% HR maxYesIn Case of Emergency (I.C.E.)NoGas time remainingNoWater rating5 ATMSubwave SupportNoAudible alertsNoColor displayYesMultiple bike profilesNoRest timerYesWrist-based Heart Rate (constant, every second)YesFind My PhoneYesPrePass weigh station notifications and bypass decisionsNoStride length (real time)yes (with compatible accessory)Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)YesOpen-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)YesTraining EffectYesSpectator messagingyes (with compatible smartphone)Advanced workoutsYesTrendline Popularity RoutingYesStrava Live SegmentsYesBoundary enter/exitNoTraining readinessYesTimerYesCoursesYesRespiration rate (during exercise)yes (with compatible accessory)Wirelessly receive flight plans from Garmin PilotNoIntensity minutesYesInterval trainingYesMOS & MeteogramNoAlerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)YesPairs with Garmin Connect MobileYesTouchscreenYesVirtual starting lineNoPreloaded topographical mapsYesSun and moon informationYesAutomatically saves dive entry and exit locationsNoHRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels)NoSight 'N GoYesLocation trackingNoPulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturationyes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)Projected waypointYesBread crumb trail in real timeYesCustomizable activity profilesYesAuto start/end diveNoConnect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)YesCadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)YesControls smartphone musicYesPower meter compatibleYesLED flashlightNoImproved recovery timeYesAPNEA hunt modeNo60-minute activity goalNoManual multisport activitiesYesChoresNoMoving Map with aviation airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water and moreNoPoint-to-point navigationYesAnchor AlarmNoGauge modeNoPacePro Pacing StrategiesYesCourse- and weather-specific race predictorYesYardage to layups/doglegsYesTAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)NoAuto PauseYesRunning dynamicsyes (with compatible accessory)Esports ActivityNoFull vector mapNoBody Battery Energy MonitorYesBLUETOOTH phone calling and voice assistant supportNoAccelerometerYesRecovery timeYesCustom dive data screensNoDrill logging (pool swim only)YesPreloaded with 42,000 courses worldwideYesTrack timerNoStrap materialSiliconeRace AppNoRound timer/odometerYesSmart trainer controlYesHeat and altitude acclimationYesCardio workoutsYesConnected GPSNoPerformance conditionYesGalileoYesDistance traveledYesManual lapYesGPS-based distance, time and paceYesText messagingNoRealtime staminaYesRunning poweryes (with compatible accessory)Nitrox supportNoAssistanceYesRace predictorYesStealth ModeNoPairs with Garmin Golf appYesAuto lap splitsNo"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)YesPilates workoutsYesGPS coordinatesYesLap Time Repeatability Score (LTR)NoAir integrationNoAudio promptsYesAuto CourseView updatesYesDownloadable training plansYesMeasures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)automaticClosed Circuit Rebreather (CCR)NoHeart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)Yes (with HRM-Swim or HRM-Pro)Compatible with Varia radar (rear-facing radar)YesTask timers (2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes)NoPool swim workoutsYesAssistance PlusNoMulti-gas modeNoRace an ActivityYesKill switchNoHot keysYesSingle-gas modeNoActivity history on watchYesOn-screen workout animationsYesAuto max HRYesDaily suggested workoutsYes (7 days)Foot pod capableYesCompatible with Vector and Rally (power meters)YesPhone-free text messagingNoTournament legalYesRace an activityYesFinish timeYesElevation profileYesAutomatic sync (automatically transfers data to Garmin Connect)NoPlaysLike distanceNoAviation AlertsNoVirtual PartnerYesVO2 Max (Run)YesRelaxation remindersYesReminder alertsNoKestrel wind meter compatibleNoRace glance/widgetYesTraining LoadYesChronographNoAvailable gym activity profilesStrength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, YogaAmbient light sensorNoTouch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)NoStroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)YesIn-flight Pulse OxNoYardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)YesCalendarYesBarometric altimeterYesUnlock new step iconsNoOn-device Connect IQ StoreYesWeatherYesAuto LapYesSunrise/sunset timesYesPacing alerts (pool swim only)YesFloors climbedYesRespiration rate (24x7)YesGas consumption rateNo% HRRYesBallistics calculatorNoOn-screen workout muscle mapsYesBasic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)YesAvailable outdoor recreation profilesHiking, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Skiing, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Snowshoeing, Mapping, Navigating, Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Track Me, Project WaypointTracBackYesAdvanced cycling dynamicsYesHandicap scoringYesPrimary benefit (Training Effect labels)YesHR zonesYesAuto rest (pool swim only)YesStat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)YesConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+, Wi-FiImproved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)YesSleep score and insightsYesCustom targetsNoDownloadable cartography supportYesAvailable run profilesRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra RunningRun workoutsYesStopwatchYesWorldwide airport database(s)NoWaypoint information pageNoGPS speed and distanceYesRound-trip course creator (running/cycling)YesArea calculationyes (via Connect IQ)Find My WatchYesAutomatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)NoConnext avionics connectivityNoPreloaded road and trail mapsYesVIRB RemoteYesSmartphone compatibilityiPhone, AndroidDual grid coordinatesYesExpedition GPS ActivityNoTrueUpYesMorning reportYesMultiple time zones with Zulu/UTCNoTrimix supportNoCompatible with Varia lightsYesTwo-way voice callsNoThermometerYesHydrationYes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)Alarm clockYesGroup LiveTrackYesGyroscopeYesUnderwater wrist-based heart rateYesCountdown start (pool swim only)YesHealth snapshotYesClimbPro Ascent PlannerYesTruck plaza loyalty programsNoNight vision modeNoAvailable swim profilesPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/RunningTempo TrainingNoPower Modes - customizable in-activity battery settingsNoMove IQYesSpeed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)YesDo not disturb/School modeNoGarmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitorYesTidesNoGLONASSYesSmart NotificationsYesGarmin PayYesHRV statusYesAutomatic daylight saving timeYesYoga workoutsYesDepth sensorNoTime/dateyesSync dive log to Garmin Dive Mobile appNoRewards (coins)NoVirtual caddieNoCalories burnedYesToe-to-Toe Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe Challenges app)Garmin Live SegmentsYesHR Broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)YesFly activity emergency modeNoTotal ascent/descentYesAuto multisport activitiesYesLast race summaryNoCycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map)YesPinPointerYesStep counterYesMETAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)NoQuick Release bandsNoTrail run auto climbYesBarometric trend indicator with Storm AlertYesAutomatic rep countingYesLiveTrackYesHR caloriesYesTidesNoTime and distance alertsYesGarmin Connect Challenges appYes (optional Connect IQ app)XERO LocationsYesAll-day StressYesTack assist modeNoCompatible with dezl OTR truck navigatorsNoWorldwide NAVAID and Intersection database(s)NoAvailable cycling profilesBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, CyclocrossHIIT workoutsYesFuture elevation plotYesQuickFit watch band compatibleYes (22 mm compatible)GamesNoOrienteeringNoText response/reject phone call with text (Android only)YesAround Me modeYesRealtime settings sync with Garmin Connect mobileYesHunt/fish calendaryes (via Connect IQ)Course guidanceYesGPS Time SyncYesCountdown timerNoAuto scrollYesAnalog handsNoCompassYesDigital scorecardyesLens MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass DXGreen View with manual pin positionYesStrength workoutsYesDistance to destinationYesRecorded voice messagingNoWomen's HealthYes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)Training StatusImprovedPool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)YesDaily Resting Heart RateYesAuto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)YesGarmin AutoShotYesFitness AgeYesFTP (Functional Threshold Power)yes (with compatible accessory)Dive ascent/descent rate indicatorNoBuilt-in barometer and tide tablesNo