General | |
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Brand
The brand of the smartwatch
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Garmin |
Manufacturer
The company that manufactures the watch
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Garmin Ltd. |
Model Name
The model name of the smartwatch
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Forerunner 955 |
Product Type
Type or category of the product
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GPS Running Smartwatch |
Series Name
The series to which the model belongs
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Forerunner |
Categorization | |
Product Category
The general category of the product
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Wearable Technology |
Subcategory
A more specific category under the main one
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GPS Running Watches |
Industry
The industry sector the product belongs to
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Sports and Outdoor |
Battery and Power | |
Battery Type
The type of battery used in the smartwatch
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Internal rechargeable lithium-ion |
Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode)
Battery life in smartwatch mode
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Up to 15 days |
Battery Life (GPS-only Mode without Music)
Battery life in GPS-only mode without music
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Up to 42 hours |
Battery Life (All Systems GNSS + Multi-Band with Music)
Battery life in All Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band with music
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Up to 8.5 hours |
Battery Life (All Systems GNSS + Multi-Band without Music)
Battery life in All Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band without music
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Up to 20 hours |
Battery Life (UltraTrac Mode)
Battery life in UltraTrac mode
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Up to 80 hours |
Charging Method
Charging method for the device
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Garmin proprietary plug charger |
Design and Build | |
Lens Material
Material of the watch lens
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Corning Gorilla Glass 3 DX |
Bezel Material
Material used for the bezel
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Fiber-reinforced polymer |
Strap Material
Material of the watch strap
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Silicone |
QuickFit Watch Band Compatible
Supports QuickFit watch bands
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Yes (22 mm compatible) |
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Physical dimensions of the watch
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1.83 x 1.83 x 0.57 in |
Wrist Circumference
Fits wrists with the following circumference
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5.12-8.66 in |
Physical Attributes | |
Weight
Weight of the watch
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1.83 oz |
Display | |
Display Type
Type of display used
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Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
Display Size (Diameter)
Size of the display screen
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1.3 in (33 mm) |
Display Resolution
Pixel resolution of the display
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260 x 260 pixels |
Color Display
Whether the display is in color
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Yes |
Touchscreen
Touchscreen capability
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Yes |
Large Font Option
Large font option available
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Yes |
Sensors and Components | |
GPS
Built-in GPS receiver
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Yes |
GLONASS
Supports GLONASS satellites
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Yes |
Galileo
Supports Galileo satellites
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Yes |
SatIQ Technology
SatIQ technology for optimal positioning
|
Yes |
Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
Monitors heart rate at the wrist
|
Yes |
Pulse Ox Sensor
Measures blood oxygen saturation levels
|
Yes |
Barometric Altimeter
Measures atmospheric pressure
|
Yes |
Compass
Built-in compass sensor
|
Yes |
Gyroscope
Detects rotational movement
|
Yes |
Accelerometer
Detects movement and orientation
|
Yes |
Thermometer
Measures ambient temperature
|
Yes |
Connectivity | |
Wireless Protocols
Types of wireless connections supported
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Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
Smartphone Compatibility
Supports pairing with compatible smartphones
|
iPhone, Android |
Connect IQ
Downloadable watch faces and apps
|
Yes |
On-Device Connect IQ Store
On-device Connect IQ Store
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Yes |
Memory and Storage | |
Internal Memory Capacity
Amount of internal storage
|
32 GB |
Music Storage
Supports music storage and playback
|
Yes |
Health and Fitness Tracking | |
Heart Rate Monitoring
Measures heart rate
|
Yes |
Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
Measures blood oxygen saturation levels
|
Yes |
Respiration Rate Monitoring
Monitors respiration rate
|
Yes |
Stress Monitoring
Monitors stress levels
|
Yes |
Sleep Monitoring
Tracks sleep patterns
|
Yes (Advanced) |
Sleep Coach
Provides sleep coaching
|
Yes |
Body Battery Energy Monitor
Monitors body energy levels
|
Yes |
Fitness Age
Provides fitness age estimate
|
Yes |
Women's Health Tracking
Tracks women's health
|
Yes |
Hydration Tracking
Tracks hydration levels
|
Yes |
Health Snapshot
Health Snapshot feature
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Yes |
Nap Detection
Nap detection capability
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Yes |
Activity Tracking Features | |
Step Counter
Counts steps taken
|
Yes |
Calorie Burn Tracking
Tracks calories burned
|
Yes |
Floors Climbed
Tracks floors climbed
|
Yes |
Distance Traveled
Monitors distance traveled
|
Yes |
Intensity Minutes
Measures intensity minutes
|
Yes |
Move IQ
Automatically detects activity patterns
|
Yes |
TrueUp
Synchronizes activity data between devices
|
Yes |
Garmin Connect Challenges App
Supports Garmin Connect Challenges app
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Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
Specialized Activity Profiles | |
Activity Profiles
Preloaded sports and activity profiles
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Running, Cycling, Swimming, Gym, Multisport, Outdoor Recreation, Snow & Winter, On the Water, Motor Sports, Racket Sports, Team Sports, In the Ring, Other Activities |
Navigation Features | |
Navigation
Provides navigation features
|
Yes |
Multi-GNSS Support
Access multiple global navigation satellite systems
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Yes (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) |
SatIQ Technology
Includes SatIQ technology for optimal positioning
|
Yes |
Full-Color Mapping
Full-color, built-in mapping
|
Yes |
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Turn-by-turn navigation
|
Yes |
Round-Trip Routing
Round-trip routing capability
|
Yes |
Up Ahead
Up Ahead feature for course points
|
Yes |
ClimbPro Feature
ClimbPro ascent planner
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Yes |
Software and Compatibility | |
Companion App
Dedicated app for device management
|
Garmin Connect Mobile |
Third-Party App Compatibility
Supports third-party apps
|
Yes |
Smart Features | |
Garmin Pay
Supports Garmin Pay contactless payments
|
Yes |
Smartphone Notifications
Receives smart notifications
|
Yes |
Connect IQ Store
Downloadable watch faces and apps
|
Yes |
Music Storage and Playback
Stores and plays music
|
Yes |
Text Response/Reject Phone Call with Text
Allows text response and call rejection with text
|
Yes (Android only) |
Music Control
Controls smartphone music
|
Yes |
Find My Phone
Finds your phone when lost
|
Yes |
VIRB Remote
Controls Garmin VIRB action cameras
|
Yes |
Calendar
Displays calendar information
|
Yes |
Weather
Provides weather forecasts
|
Yes |
Safety and Tracking Features | |
Incident Detection
Provides incident detection during activities
|
Yes |
Assistance
Allows sending assistance alerts
|
Yes |
LiveTrack
Supports LiveTrack feature
|
Yes |
Group LiveTrack
Supports Group LiveTrack feature
|
Yes |
Live Event Sharing
Supports Live Event Sharing
|
Yes (Android Only) |
Environmental Specifications | |
Water Rating
Water resistance rating
|
5 ATM |
- Acute load workout comparison
- Automatic rep counting
- ClimbPro ascent planner
- Daily suggested workouts
- Endurance score
- Hill score
- 15 days battery in smartwatch mode
- Full-color mapping
- Touchscreen and buttons
- Multi-band GPS
- Lightweight design (52g)
- Built-in sports apps
- Garmin Coach integration
- Triathlon/multisport profiles
- Race adaptive training plans
- Morning report
- HRV status monitoring
- Extended battery life in GPS mode
- PacePro technology
- Grade-adjusted pace metrics
- Real-time stamina tracking
- Recovery time advisor
- Improved training status
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Safety and tracking features
- Customizable data pages
- Music storage
- Garmin Pay contactless payments
- Smart notifications
- Visual race predictor
- Performance condition insights
- Round-trip routing
- SatIQ technology
- Training effect insights
- Training readiness assessment
- VO2 max tracking
- Wrist-based running power
- Swim metrics and drill logging
- Wrist-based running dynamics
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