The Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar is the ultimate multisport GPS smartwatch designed for athletes who need the best in performance and battery life. Featuring solar charging, this advanced watch extends battery life to up to 20 days in smartwatch mode and 49 hours in GPS mode. Its 1.3" color touchscreen is sunlight-visible, allowing quick access to built-in sport apps for running, cycling, swimming, and more. With features like VO2 max, training load, real-time stamina monitoring, and multi-GNSS support, you’ll get accurate tracking and actionable insights, even in tough environments. Smart functionalities include notifications, music controls, Garmin Pay, and access to worldwide maps. Comfortable for wrist sizes between 130-220mm, the Forerunner 955 Solar is the perfect companion for athletes and adventurers alike.
Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar Technical Specifications:
General Specifications:
- Lens Material: Corning Gorilla Glass DX
- Bezel Material: Fiber-reinforced polymer
- Strap Material: Silicone (QuickFit 22 mm compatible)
- Physical Size: 46.5 x 46.5 x 14.4 mm (Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-220 mm)
- Weight: 53 g
- Display Size: 1.3” (33 mm diameter)
- Display Resolution: 260 x 260 pixels
- Display Type: Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
- Touchscreen: Yes
- Water Rating: 5 ATM
- Memory/History: 32 GB
Battery Life:
- Smartwatch Mode: Up to 20 days (with solar)
- GPS Mode: Up to 49 hours (with solar)
- All-Systems GNSS Mode: Up to 30 hours (with solar)
- UltraTrac Mode: Up to 110 hours (with solar)
Health & Wellness Monitoring:
- Heart Rate Monitoring: Wrist-based, constant tracking
- Pulse Ox Sensor: Spot-check and optional all-day monitoring
- Sleep Monitoring: Advanced sleep tracking with insights
- Body Battery Energy Monitoring: Yes
- Stress Tracking: Yes
- Fitness Age: Yes
- Hydration & Respiration Tracking: Yes
- Women's Health Tracking: Yes (via Garmin Connect)
Sensors:
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo: Multi-band frequency support
- Barometric Altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer
- Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor: Yes
Training, Planning & Analysis Features:
- VO2 Max (Run & Trail Run): Yes
- Training Load, Status, and Effect: Yes (including recovery time)
- Training Readiness & HRV Status: Yes
- Race Predictor: Course-specific and weather-adjusted
- Real-Time Stamina: Yes
- PacePro Technology: Grade-adjusted guidance
- Running Dynamics: With compatible accessory (cadence, stride length, balance, etc.)
- Auto Multisport Activities: Yes
Mapping & Navigation:
- Preloaded Maps: Worldwide topo maps and over 42,000 golf courses
- Turn-by-Turn Navigation: Yes
- ClimbPro Ascent Planner: Yes
- Round-Trip Routing & Trendline Popularity Routing: Yes
Daily Smart Features:
- Smart Notifications: Texts, emails, alerts
- Music Storage & Playback: Up to 2,000 songs (including Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon Music)
- Garmin Pay: Yes (contactless payment)
- Safety & Tracking Features: Incident detection, assistance, LiveTrack, group LiveTrack
Connectivity:
- Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
- Connect IQ Store: On-device access for apps, watch faces, and widgets
- Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone, Android
Sports & Activity Profiles:
- Running, Cycling, Swimming, Hiking, Skiing, Rowing, Golf, and more
Additional Features:
- Solar Charging: Extends battery life in all modes
- Sunlight-visible Display: Enhanced readability outdoors
- Customizable Widgets & Data Screens: Yes
- Quick Access Hotkeys: Yes
