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Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar Whitestone Smart Watch
Corning gorilla glass dx lens
Fiber-reinforced polymer bezel
130-220 mm wrist circumference
Silicone strap material


Description
Introducing the Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar Whitestone Smart Watch. A premium GPS multisport smartwatch engineered for serious athletes, endurance runners, and outdoor adventurers who demand advanced training insights, exceptional navigation capabilities, and extended battery performance. Combining cutting-edge fitness technology with rugged durability and solar charging innovation, the Forerunner 955 Solar is designed to help users train smarter, recover better, and perform at their highest level. Built with a durable fiber-reinforced polymer bezel, scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass DX lens, and comfortable silicone strap, this smartwatch delivers both resilience and lightweight comfort for everyday wear and demanding outdoor activities.
Equipped with a responsive 1.3-inch colour display and touchscreen functionality, the Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar offers intuitive navigation through maps, workout data, and smart features. The watch also includes traditional button controls for reliable operation during intense workouts and challenging weather conditions. With a lightweight design weighing only 53 grams and compatibility with 22 mm QuickFit watch bands, the watch provides a comfortable and secure fit for wrists measuring between 130220 mm in circumference. The high-quality display remains clear and easy to read while offering efficient power management for extended battery life.
One of the standout features of the Forerunner 955 Solar is its advanced solar charging technology, which significantly extends battery performance during outdoor use. Users can enjoy up to 20 days of battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging and up to 49 hours in GPS-only mode under optimal sunlight conditions. The watch is built to support long-distance endurance activities, offering UltraTrac mode for even greater efficiency during ultra events and multi-day adventures. This exceptional battery performance ensures athletes can focus on training, racing, and exploring without constantly worrying about recharging.
Designed to deliver elite-level training and recovery insights, the Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar includes advanced metrics such as training readiness, HRV status, VO2 max tracking, real-time stamina monitoring, endurance score analysis, recovery time guidance, training load focus, and race prediction tools. Daily suggested workouts and the built-in race widget help athletes prepare strategically for upcoming events by providing personalised recommendations based on fitness levels, recovery status, and race goals. Features such as PacePro pacing strategies, running dynamics, hill score tracking, and heat and altitude acclimation further support high-performance training across a variety of environments and disciplines.
Navigation and outdoor functionality are another major strength of the Forerunner 955 Solar. The smartwatch includes full-colour built-in maps, multi-band GPS support, preloaded road and trail maps, breadcrumb navigation, ClimbPro ascent planning, route creation tools, and point-to-point navigation. Support for multiple satellite systems including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou ensures highly accurate positioning even in difficult terrain. Outdoor enthusiasts can confidently explore trails, mountains, cycling routes, and remote locations with advanced mapping and navigation tools directly on their wrist.
The Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar also serves as a comprehensive health and wellness companion with 24/7 wrist-based heart rate monitoring, Pulse Ox blood oxygen tracking, stress monitoring, Body Battery energy monitoring, advanced sleep tracking, sleep coaching, hydration tracking, respiration monitoring, and wellness features such as meditation and relaxation reminders. Smart everyday features including Bluetooth, ANT+, and Wi-Fi connectivity, music controls, smart notifications, Garmin Pay compatibility, Connect IQ app support, and smartphone integration make the watch highly versatile beyond fitness tracking alone.
Supporting a massive range of activity profiles including running, cycling, swimming, triathlon, hiking, skiing, rowing, golf, strength training, racket sports, and outdoor recreation, the Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar is built for athletes who participate in multiple disciplines. Safety features such as incident detection, assistance alerts, and live event sharing provide additional peace of mind during training and outdoor adventures. Combining solar-powered endurance, advanced performance analytics, premium navigation tools, and comprehensive wellness tracking, the Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar Smart Watch stands out as one of Garmins most capable and feature-rich multisport smartwatches for serious athletes and explorers alike.
Features
- Corning gorilla glass dx lens
- Fiber-reinforced polymer bezel
- 130-220 mm wrist circumference
- Silicone strap material
- Get up to 20 days of battery life in smartwatch mode for a full picture of your health - from sleep to training.
- Harness the power of the sun, and get up to 49 hours of battery life in gps mode with solar charging2.
- Swipe through stats and maps with a new, responsive touchscreen.
- Confidently run any route using full-colour, built-in maps and multi-band gps.
- Know when youre primed for a productive session with training readiness.
- Plan your strategy with daily suggested workouts, course details and more on the race widget.
Specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| General | |
| Strap Material | Silicone |
| Lens Material | Corning Gorilla Glass 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 | 53 g |
| Display Size | 1.3 (33 mm) diameter |
| Display Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels |
| Colour Display | Yes |
| Large Font Option | Yes |
| Battery Life | |
| Smartwatch Mode | Up to 15 days/20 days with sola |
| 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 |
| 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 conditions | |
| 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 |
| Resting Heart Rate | Yes |
| Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts | Yes (high and low) |
| Respiration Rate | 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 |
| Breathing Variations | 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 |
| Qzss | Yes |
| Beidou | 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 | |
| Find My Phone | Yes |
| Find My Phone During Gps Activity | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
| Connect Iq (Downloadable Watch Faces, Data Fields 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 - Customisable Low Power Watch | Yes |
| Controls Smartphone Music | Yes |
| Plays And Controls Watch Music | Yes |
| Compatible With Garmin Messenger App | Yes |
| Virb Camera Remote | Yes |
| Smart Trainer Control | Yes |
| Compatible With Garmin Connect Mobile | Yes |
| Smartphone Compatibility | iPhone, Android |
| Stocks | Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Garmin Share | Yes |
| Passcode | Yes |
| Workout And Training Plans | |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace And Heart Rate Based) | Yes |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace And Heart Rate Based) | Yes |
| Garmin Running Coach | Yes |
| Garmin Running Coach Experts | Yes |
| Garmin Cycling Coach | Yes |
| Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans | Yes |
| Garmin Coach - Strength | Yes |
| Strength Workouts | Yes |
| Hiit Workouts | Yes |
| Yoga Workouts | Yes |
| Pilates Workouts | Yes |
| On-Screen Workout Animations | Yes |
| On-Screen Workout Muscle Map | Yes |
| Activity Profiles | |
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga |
| Multisport | Triathlon, Swimming/Running |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking |
| Indoor Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running |
| Outdoor Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running |
| Outdoor Recreation | Hiking, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Skiing, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Snowshoeing, Mapping, Navigating, Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Track Me, Project Waypoint, Disc Golf |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running |
| On The Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing |
| Motor Sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motorcrossing, ATVing, Snowmobile |
| Racket Sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow & Winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, XC Skate Skiing |
| Sport Profiles | American Football, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball |
| 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 |
| 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 Travelled | Yes |
| Intensity Minutes | Yes |
| Trueup | Yes |
| Move Iq | Yes |
| Garmin Connect Challenges App | Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Automatic Rep Counting | Yes |
| Training, Planning And Analysis Features | |
| Customisable Screen(S) | Yes |
| Downloadable Training Plans | Yes |
| Course Guidance | Yes |
| Hr Zones | Yes |
| Hr Alerts | Yes |
| Hr Calories | Yes |
| Percentage Hr Max | Yes |
| Percentage 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 |
| Customisable Activity Profiles | Yes |
| Auto Pause Automatic Timer Halt | 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 Interval Tracking Feature | 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 |
| Real-Time 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 |
| Customisable Alerts | Yes |
| Voice Alerts | Yes |
| Multisport Auto Transition | Yes |
| Finish Time | Yes |
| Virtual Partner | Yes |
| Race An Activity | Yes |
| Multi-Sport | 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 |
| Shortcuts | 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 |
| 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 |
| Explore Nearby | 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 | Yes |
| 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) |
| Garmin 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 | 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, HRM-Pro Plus or HRM 600) |
| Kid Activity Tracking Features | |
| Toe-To-Toe Challenges App | Yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe Challenges app) |
| Compatibility | Edge 550 |
| Edge 850 | |
| GPSMAP 66i | |
| inReach Mini | |
| inReach Mini 2 | |
| inReach Mini 3 | |
| inReach Mini 3 Plus | |
| inReach Mini Marine Bundle | |
| Rally RK110 | |
| Rally RK210 | |
| Rally RS110 | |
| Rally RS210 | |
| Rally RS/XC210 | |
| Rally XC110 | |
| Rally XC210 | |
| Rally RK100 | |
| Rally RK200 | |
| Rally RK/XC210 | |
| Rally RS100 | |
| Rally RS200 | |
| Rally XC100 | |
| Rally XC200 | |
| Varia RTL510 | |
| Varia RVR315 | |
| Varia Smart Bike Lights | |
| Varia UT800 Smart Headlight | |
| Vector 3 | |
| Vector 3S |
Package Contents
- 1x garmin forerunner 955 solar whitestone smart watch
- 1x charging/data cable
- 1x documentation
| Free Shipping | No |
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