Garmin · Smartwatch
Garmin Forerunner 955
The MIP runner’s flagship. 15-day battery, full Garmin analytics, lighter than a Fenix.
DiscontinuedGarmin no longer sells it new, so the price is its last list price.See current models
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Key specs
- Battery life
- 15 days
- GPS tracking
- 42 hr
- Charging
- 1h 30m
- Weight
- 52g
- Case size
- 46.5mm
- Display
- MIP (transflective), always-on
- Water resistance
- 5 ATM (50m)
- Phone
- Not required
- Sensors
- Optical heart rate, SpO₂, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Compass, GPS, Altimeter, Ambient light
The 955 was the first Forerunner with Training Readiness and Race Predictor. It’s functionally a Fenix 7 in plastic — same multi-band GPS and analytics, lighter on the wrist, longer battery thanks to the transflective screen.
Strengths
- 15-day smartwatch battery
- Solar variant adds 5+ days
- Full Training Readiness suite
Tradeoffs
- MIP display feels dated
- No ECG or AFib screening
- Discontinued — replaced by the 965, then the 970
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Common questions
- How much does the Garmin Forerunner 955 cost?
- The Garmin Forerunner 955 starts at $499, with larger sizes and premium finishes costing more.
- Does the Garmin Forerunner 955 require a subscription?
- No. The Garmin Forerunner 955 has no subscription — you pay for the hardware once and the Garmin app is included.
- How long does the Garmin Forerunner 955 battery last?
- About 15 days of typical use per charge. Heavy GPS use, an always-on display, and continuous sensing all pull that number down.
- How much does the Garmin Forerunner 955 weigh?
- The 46.5 mm Garmin Forerunner 955 weighs 52 g.
- How big is the Garmin Forerunner 955?
- The Garmin Forerunner 955 has a 46.5 mm case in the configuration we list, which weighs 52 g.
- Is the Garmin Forerunner 955 waterproof?
- The Garmin Forerunner 955 is rated 5 ATM (50m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Do you need a phone to use the Garmin Forerunner 955?
- No. The Garmin Forerunner 955 records, stores, and shows your data on the device itself — a phone is for syncing and review, not for tracking.
- Is the Garmin Forerunner 955 still worth buying?
- The Garmin Forerunner 955 came out in 2022 and Garmin has discontinued it, so new stock is limited and prices vary. Check it against the current smartwatch lineup before buying.