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Forerunner 955 Solar

Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar

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Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Reddit Icon010backagain
8 months ago

I have it for more than 2 years now. I have the 955 solar, but the solar is not useful as it needs many hours to charge only a little. Only when really low on energy and no charger it might give you a few extra hours of life when placed in the sun. My main disappointment was the maps feature. I've tried planning bicycle routes on it but failed completely, it always errors out with no route to be found. I did preload some routes, but that's too much hassle in general. Pairing it with my phone using Google maps and the Garmin gmaps app is 1000x more user friendly though. The music feature together with the screen was the main selling point for me.

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8 months ago

My 955 solar will easily last 48 hours and it’s 3 or 4 years old

Reddit IconAccomplishedPay8889
9 months ago

Mine is the solar, and clearly the best choice TMM if you don’t care about the Amoled screen. MIP is clear all the time and better battery life What’s your quadrant model ? Mine is Linear Panel or Tronic

9 months ago

Mine is the solar, and clearly the best choice TMM if you don’t care about the Amoled screen. MIP is clear all the time and better battery life What’s your quadrant model ? Mine is Linear Panel or Tronic

9 months ago

Mine is the solar, and clearly the best choice TMM if you don’t care about the Amoled screen. MIP is clear all the time and better battery life What’s your quadrant model ? Mine is Linear Panel or Tronic

Reddit Iconbedevere1975
11 months ago

955 Solar. Jack of all trades. It’s my 3rd FR, 6th Garmin device (also have had Edge devices for cycling). Not to mention HR straps. Personally love it.

3 months ago

I plan to keep rocking my 955 Solar until it dies, even then may keep it going. No feature has come out since that is a must have, multi sport garmin coach was tempting but quite frankly I’m still pissed the 965 was called 965 as opposed to 955 OLED like it was/is. I used it for a 19 mile hike the other day, faultless. Ticks every box & more I’ve needed.

2 months ago

Yes. I’ve had 3 Garmin watches & 3 bike computers. Currently have a 955 solar & it’s awesome. Excellent battery life, mapping & the data is just perfect. From the daily suggested workouts/Garmin coach where you input your races or make some up & it tailors a plan for you. It takes into account all your health metrics & helps you actually make progress. Worth every penny.

Reddit Iconbentouz1
10 months ago

For getting back into running, I used the 955 solar, and the HRM pro plus, which gives you not only good HR data, but also data on how your left and your right is balanced, stride, etc, which is interesting and helps you avoid injuries better.

Reddit Iconblickkyvek
4 months ago

Garmin forerunner 955 solar

Reddit IconDerelicte_by_Mugatu
8 months ago

I got mine past year and it’s still getting updates. I bought 955 solar and I’m loving it. It’s like a fenix 7 on a budget and the maps are great. I recently got the lifestyle logging as well. It does pretty much everything and with the MIP DISPLAY lasts about two weeks recording workouts and stuff.

21 days ago

Venu series should be good enough and can look dressy for professional environment. I use it for running, swimming and HIIT with weights. It’s a good all rounder watch, I own a forerunner 955 solar as well and it’s very focused on running compared to my venu 3s. Despite many complaints I heard from Venu users for swimming I found mine pretty good. I count my laps and meters and it’s very close to the right number. Not even my forerunner is spot on. Also; the newest sensors combined with the light weight of the watch itself make it one of the most accurate I’ve used since it does not move a lot on the wrist. You could go with a 3 or a 4, they both have newer sensors but the bei 4 has more training features such as training readiness and training status and you might be interested in.

about 2 months ago

My garmin forerunner 955 solar lasts a full week of workouts with and without gps but it’s less of a smartwatch and more of a sports watch. My venu 3s with the same amount of workouts can go 4/5 days and it is more smartwatch than the forerunner.

10 months ago

I got mine recently after an instinct 2. 955 is cheaper and lighter Fenix7 . Great value and does all the things a fenix 7 would do.

10 months ago

I got mine recently after an instinct 2. 955 is cheaper and lighter Fenix7 . Great value and does all the things a fenix 7 would do.

Reddit Icondoorsx11x
8 months ago

Agree. I picked up 955 solar on eBay a month and a half ago. Best value on the Garmin offerings.

8 months ago

$270 with shipping and tax

8 months ago

I have a Garmin 955 solar my daughter has the 265s but my wife is much less into running than we are and she has the Fitbit versa four or three I forget which one whatever the latest one is, you could probably get by with the Fitbit and pro tip you can pick up new ones all the time on Facebook marketplace for like $60 versa four we got for $60 you can find Fitbit charge 6 for $60 all over the place at least where I'm located. The one I bought for my wife was brand new in the box $60

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