The Garmin Forerunner 955 is a cutting-edge GPS running and triathlon smartwatch designed for athletes who demand precision and performance. With its lightweight build and vibrant color touchscreen, it delivers advanced training metrics, including VO2 max, training readiness, and real-time stamina monitoring. The watch supports multi-band GNSS for accurate tracking, even in challenging environments. Key features include wrist-based heart rate monitoring, PacePro pacing strategies, full mapping and navigation tools, and extensive smart functionalities such as music storage, Garmin Pay, and customizable apps. The Forerunner 955 is your perfect companion for multisport training, running, cycling, and swimming, with a battery life of up to 15 days in smartwatch mode.
General Features:
- Advanced running and multisport smartwatch: Includes wrist-based heart rate tracking.
- 46.5mm case size: Fits wrists from 130-220 mm.
- Touchscreen with high-resolution display: 260 x 260 pixels, vibrant color with MIP technology for sunlight visibility.
- Extensive indoor and outdoor sports apps: Customizable profiles for various activities.
- Garmin Coach: Offers adaptive training plans tailored to individual goals.
- Multi-GNSS and Multi-band support: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo with advanced tracking for difficult environments.
- Advanced running dynamics: Track metrics like cadence, stride, balance, and more (requires accessories).
- Performance monitoring metrics: Includes V02 max, training load, status, and effect insights.
Special Features:
- PacePro Technology: Adjusts your pace considering elevation changes.
- Mapping and Navigation: Worldwide map downloads, turn-by-turn navigation, and popularity routing.
- Music Capabilities: Store up to 2,000 songs and sync with Spotify (Premium) and other services.
- Battery Life:
- Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days.
- GPS-only mode: Up to 42 hours.
- All-Systems GNSS with Multi-Band (with music): Up to 8.5 hours.
- Ultratrac mode: Up to 80 hours.
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Health & Monitoring:
- Pulse OX sensor: Tracks blood oxygen levels.
- Advanced sleep monitoring and insights: Provides a detailed sleep score.
- Body Battery energy tracking: Monitors energy levels for optimizing activity.
- Women's health tracking: Integrated with Garmin Connect.
- Daily stress tracking and respiration rate.
Smart Features:
- Smart notifications: Receive texts, calls, and social media alerts.
- Garmin Pay: Supports contactless payments (limited availability in certain regions).
- Customizable widgets and watch faces via the Connect IQ store.
- Syncs with Garmin Connect: Easily track, share, and compete with others online.
Sensors:
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, multi-frequency positioning.
- Wrist-based heart rate, barometer, compass, thermometer, accelerometer.
- Pulse Ox and body temperature sensors.
Training & Performance Analysis:
- VO2 Max (Run & Trail): Provides performance estimates.
- Race predictor: Tailored predictions based on your performance history.
- Stamina insights: Real-time data to gauge energy reserves.
- Training readiness & HRV status: Assesses recovery and readiness for your next workout.
- ClimbPro: Monitors elevation gains for real-time analysis.
- Physio TrueUp: Synchronizes training data across Garmin devices.
Outdoor Features:
- Preloaded TOPO and road maps: Customizable cartography support.
- ClimbPro ascent planner: Useful for hill and mountain running.
- Round Trip Routing: Plan routes that bring you back to your starting point.
- TracBack & Breadcrumb trail: Helpful for backtracking.
Swimming and Cycling:
- Swim profiles: Pool and open water swimming with detailed metrics (stroke detection, SWOLF, etc.).
- Cycling profiles: Road, mountain biking, gravel, indoor biking, etc.
- Advanced cycling dynamics: Requires power meters or other sensors.
The Garmin Forerunner 955 is a versatile, performance-driven watch packed with features, making it ideal for serious athletes, triathletes, and enthusiasts looking for a blend of training metrics, navigation, and everyday smart functionality.
