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Overview of Garmin Forerunner 955 GPS Running Smartwatch Black (010-02638-30, 010-02638-10) | New
The Garmin Forerunner 955 GPS Running Smartwatch Black (010-02638-30, 010-02638-10) is a premium multisport watch built for serious athletes and endurance enthusiasts who want advanced training tools and detailed performance tracking. This sophisticated GPS smartwatch combines advanced training stats with user-friendly features, making it excellent for runners, triathletes, and multisport enthusiasts. The Forerunner 955 boasts enhanced performance tracking, full-color mapping, and a battery life of up to 15 days in smartwatch mode. This watch's touchscreen display and traditional button controls provide extensive training insights and navigation features for athletes pushing their limits.
Key Features of Garmin Forerunner 955 GPS Running Smartwatch Black
• Multi-band GPS technology for superior accuracy in challenging environments
• Training readiness score based on sleep, recovery, and training load
• Up to 15 days battery life in smartwatch mode, 42 hours in GPS mode
• Full-color built-in maps with turn-by-turn navigation
• Morning report with sleep, recovery, and training outlook
• Advanced running dynamics when paired with compatible sensors
• Real-time stamina tracking for managing exertion
• Over 30 built-in sports apps including triathlon profiles
• Heart rate variability (HRV) status monitoring
• PacePro technology for grade-adjusted pacing guidance
• Race widget with training tips and completion time predictions
• Daily suggested workouts that adapt to performance
• 1.3" sunlight-visible touchscreen display
• Garmin Pay contactless payments
• Music storage for up to 2,000 songs
Specifications
Specifications for Garmin Forerunner 955 GPS Running Smartwatch Black (010-02638-30, 010-02638-10) | New
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 010-02638-30, 010-02638-10 |
| Product Name | Garmin Forerunner 955 GPS Running Smartwatch Black |
| Product Type | Smartwatch |
| Strap material | silicone |
| Lens Material | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 DX |
| Bezel Material | fiber-reinforced polymer |
| QuickFit® watch band compatible | yes (22 mm compatible) |
| Physical size | 46.5 x 46.5 x 14.4 (mm) |
| Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-220 mm | |
| Weight | 52 g |
| Display Size | 1.3" (33 mm) diameter |
| Display resolution | 260 x 260 pixels |
| Color display | Yes |
| Large font option | Yes |
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days |
| GPS-only mode without music: Up to 42 hours | |
| 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 | |
| Ultratrac mode: Up to 80 hours | |
| See Details | |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/History | 32 GB |
| Clock Features | |
| Time/date | Yes |
| GPS Time Sync | Yes |
| Automatic daylight saving time | Yes |
| Alarm clock | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Sunrise/sunset times | Yes |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | |
| Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) | Yes |
| Daily resting heart rate | Yes |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | yes (high and low) |
| Respiration rate (24x7) | Yes |
| Fitness age | Yes |
| Body Battery™ energy monitor | Yes |
| All-day stress | Yes |
| Relaxation reminders | Yes |
| Relaxation breathing timer | Yes |
| Meditation | Yes |
| Sleep | yes (advanced) |
| Sleep coach | Yes |
| Nap detection | Yes |
| Hydration | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Women's health | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Health snapshot | Yes |
| Sensors | |
| GPS | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| SatIQ™ Technology | Yes |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor | Yes |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Thermometer | Yes |
| Daily Smart Features | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
| Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps) | Yes |
| On-device Connect IQ™ Store | Yes |
| Smart Notifications | Yes |
| Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) | Yes |
| View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) | Yes |
| Morning report | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Weather forecasts | Yes |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | Yes |
| Battery saver (customizable low power watch) | Yes |
| Controls smartphone music | Yes |
| Plays and controls watch music | Yes |
| Find My Phone | Yes |
| Find My Watch | Yes |
| Find My Phone during GPS activity | Yes |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | Yes |
| VIRB® Remote | Yes |
| Smart trainer control | Yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes |
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Stocks | yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Garmin Share | Yes |
| Activity Profiles | |
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping |
| Multisport | Swimming/Running, Triathlon |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| On the Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking |
| Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow & winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Team sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts |
| Other activity profiles | Inline skating |
| Safety and Tracking Features | |
| Incident Detection during select activities | Yes |
| Incident detection alert on phone for wearables | Yes |
| Assistance | Yes |
| LiveTrack | Yes |
| Spectator messaging | yes (with compatible smartphone) |
| Group LiveTrack | Yes |
| Live Event Sharing | Android™ Only |
| Tactical Features | |
| Dual grid coordinates | Yes |
| XERO™ Locations | Yes |
| Activity Tracking Features | |
| Step counter | Yes |
| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes |
| Distance traveled | Yes |
| Intensity minutes | Yes |
| TrueUp™ | Yes |
| Move IQ™ | Yes |
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges app | yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Gym & Fitness Equipment | |
| Strength workouts | Yes |
| HIIT workouts | Yes |
| Yoga workouts | Yes |
| Pilates workouts | Yes |
| On-screen workout animations | Yes |
| On-screen workout muscle maps | Yes |
| Automatic rep counting | Yes |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | |
| Customizable data pages | Yes |
| Downloadable training plans | Yes |
| Course guidance | Yes |
| HR zones | Yes |
| HR alerts | Yes |
| HR calories | Yes |
| % HR max | Yes |
| % HRR | Yes |
| Recovery time | Yes |
| Auto max HR | Yes |
| Race glance/widget | Yes |
| HRV status | Yes |
| HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) | Yes |
| Respiration rate (during exercise) | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| GPS speed and distance | Yes |
| Customizable activity profiles | Yes |
| Auto Pause® | Yes |
| Interval training | Yes |
| Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) | Yes |
| Advanced workouts | Yes |
| HRM running pace and distance | Yes |
| Auto Lap® | Yes |
| Manual lap | Yes |
| Rest timer | Yes |
| Configurable lap alerts | Yes |
| Heat and altitude acclimation | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Run) | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Trail Run) | Yes |
| Realtime stamina | Yes |
| Endurance score | Yes |
| Load ratio | Yes |
| Training load | Yes |
| Training load focus | Yes |
| Training effect | Yes |
| Training effect (anaerobic) | Yes |
| Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) | Yes |
| Improved recovery time | Yes |
| Custom alerts | Yes |
| Audio prompts | Yes |
| Multisport auto transition | Yes |
| Finish time | Yes |
| Virtual Partner | Yes |
| Race an Activity | Yes |
| Auto multisport activities | Yes |
| Manual multisport activities | Yes |
| Garmin Live Segments | Yes |
| Strava Live Segments | Yes |
| Round-trip course creator (running/cycling) | Yes |
| Trendline™ Popularity Routing | Yes |
| Touch and/or button lock | Yes |
| Hot keys | Yes |
| Auto scroll | Yes |
| Activity history on watch | Yes |
| Physio TrueUp | Yes |
| Unified training status | Yes |
| Running Features | |
| GPS-based distance, time and pace | Yes |
| Running dynamics | Yes |
| Vertical oscillation and ratio | Yes |
| Ground contact time and balance | Yes |
| Stride length (real time) | Yes |
| Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) | Yes |
| Running power | Yes |
| Grade-adjusted pace | Yes |
| Performance condition | Yes |
| Lactate threshold | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| PacePro™ Pacing Strategies | Yes |
| Run workouts | Yes |
| Hill score | Yes |
| Trail run auto climb | Yes |
| Race predictor | Yes |
| Course- and weather-specific race predictor | Yes |
| Foot pod capable | Yes |
| Run/Walk/Stand detection | Yes |
| Golfing Features | |
| Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide | Yes |
| Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) | Yes |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs | Yes |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | automatic |
| Digital scorecard | Yes |
| Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) | Yes |
| Garmin AutoShot™ | Yes |
| Auto CourseView updates | Yes |
| Green View with manual pin position | Yes |
| Hazards and course targets | Yes |
| PinPointer | Yes |
| Handicap scoring | Yes |
| Round timer/odometer | Yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Golf app | Yes |
| Tournament legal | Yes |
| Outdoor Recreation | |
| Point-to-point navigation | Yes |
| Bread crumb trail in real time | Yes |
| Back to start | Yes |
| TracBack® | Yes |
| UltraTrac mode | Yes |
| Around Me mode | Yes |
| Up Ahead | Yes |
| Elevation profile | Yes |
| Distance to destination | Yes |
| Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert | Yes |
| ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner | Yes |
| Vertical speed | Yes |
| Total ascent/descent | Yes |
| Rest Timer (Ultra Run only) | Yes |
| Auto rest | Yes |
| Future elevation plot | Yes |
| Preloaded road and trail maps | Yes |
| Downloadable cartography support | Yes |
| GPS coordinates | Yes |
| Sight 'N Go | Yes |
| Area calculation | yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Fish forecast | yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Projected waypoint | Yes |
| Sun and moon information | sunrise/sunset |
| Cycling Features | |
| Courses | Yes |
| Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) | Yes |
| Race an activity | Yes |
| Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) | Yes |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map) | Yes |
| MTB Grit & Flow | Yes |
| Advanced cycling dynamics | Yes |
| Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters) | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display) | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ lights | Yes |
| Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) | Yes |
| Power meter compatible | Yes |
| Swimming Features | |
| Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes |
| Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes |
| Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) | Yes |
| Drill logging (pool swim only) | Yes |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) | Yes |
| Repeat on rest timer (pool swim only) | Yes |
| Auto rest (pool swim only) | Yes |
| Time and distance alerts | Yes |
| Pacing alerts (pool swim only) | Yes |
| Countdown start (pool swim only) | Yes |
| Pool swim workouts | Yes |
| Critical swim speed | Yes |
| Underwater wrist-based heart rate | Yes |
| Heart 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, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) |
| Kid Activity Tracking Features | |
| Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app | yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app) |
User Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Garmin Forerunner 955 GPS Running Smartwatch Black (010-02638-30, 010-02638-10)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
What are the key features of the Garmin Forerunner 955? Advanced GPS tracking, daily training readiness insights, heart rate monitoring, integrated maps, multi-band GNSS, music storage, smart notifications, and a battery life of up to 15 days.
Is the Garmin Forerunner 955 suitable for swimming? Yes, it is water-resistant for up to 50 meters, making it ideal for swimming and tracking swim stats.
Does the Forerunner 955 support music playback? Yes, it supports music storage and streaming, allowing you to listen to music without your phone while working out.
What is the battery life of the Garmin Forerunner 955? Smartwatch mode lasts up to 15 days, while GPS mode lasts up to 42 hours.
Can I make contactless payments with the Forerunner 955? Yes, it accepts Garmin Pay for easy, contactless payments.
Does the Forerunner 955 offer heart rate monitoring? Yes, it has wrist-based heart rate monitoring and pulse oxygen sensors.
Is the Garmin Forerunner 955 compatible with smartphones? Yes, it works with both iOS and Android smartphones for smart notifications and data synchronization.
What sports modes are available on the Forerunner 955? It supports a variety of activities, including running, cycling, swimming, triathlon, and more.
Does the Forerunner 955 have built-in maps? Yes, it has full-color, built-in maps for navigation and trip planning.
How accurate is the GPS on the Garmin Forerunner 955? Its multi-band GNSS provides exceptionally accurate location tracking, even in tough circumstances.
Can I customize the watch face on the Forerunner 955? Yes, you may personalize and download additional watch faces from the Connect IQ shop.
What is the weight of the Garmin Forerunner 955? It weighs only 52 grams, making it light and pleasant to wear on a regular basis.
Does the Forerunner 955 track sleep patterns? Yes, it offers advanced sleep tracking, which includes sleep stages and insights.
Is the Garmin Forerunner 955 suitable for triathlons? Yes, it has specific triathlon and multisport modes with performance metrics.
What materials are used in the Forerunner 955's construction? It has a robust fiber-reinforced polymer housing and a Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX lens.
Does the Forerunner 955 offer training plans? Yes, it offers tailored training plans and workouts via Garmin Coach.
Can I receive smartphone notifications on the Forerunner 955? When coupled with a smartphone, it displays notifications for calls, texts, emails, and apps.
What is the display size of the Garmin Forerunner 955? It features a 1.3-inch (33.0 mm) display with a resolution of 260 × 260 pixels.
Does the Forerunner 955 support interval training? Yes, it provides customized interval training programs for a variety of sports.
Is the Garmin Forerunner 955's band replaceable? Yes, it has quick-release bands, which allow for easy modification and replacement.