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Sep 30, 2022 1:38 PM

Garmin Forerunner 955 Running GPS Sport Smartwatch w/ Solar Charging (Black)

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Amazon has Garmin Forerunner 955 Running GPS Sport Smartwatch w/ Solar Charging (Black) on sale for $450.23. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member namchucks for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Full-color built-in mapping
  • Access multiple global navigation satellite systems, and get access to multiple frequencies sent by navigation satellites for improved accuracy in areas where GNSS signals are reflected, weak or typically don't penetrate
  • From the moment you wake up, get a training readiness score based on your sleep quality, recovery, training and more
  • Built with an always-on, full-color display that's light on the wrist and easy to read even in direct sunlight

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $149.76 lower (24.96% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant, with prices starting at $599.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • This item has a rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 based on over 180 customer reviews on Amazon.
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  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Amazon has Garmin Forerunner 955 Running GPS Sport Smartwatch w/ Solar Charging (Black) on sale for $450.23. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member namchucks for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Full-color built-in mapping
  • Access multiple global navigation satellite systems, and get access to multiple frequencies sent by navigation satellites for improved accuracy in areas where GNSS signals are reflected, weak or typically don't penetrate
  • From the moment you wake up, get a training readiness score based on your sleep quality, recovery, training and more
  • Built with an always-on, full-color display that's light on the wrist and easy to read even in direct sunlight

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $149.76 lower (24.96% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant, with prices starting at $599.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • This item has a rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 based on over 180 customer reviews on Amazon.
  • About this seller:
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Adelstein
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If you are running, 955 even with its full price is the best deal out there and at $450 it is a no brainer. Solar on this version is more of a gimmick as it doesn't give additional juice as much as fenix/enduro lines but it is better than not having it. Only caveat though, the solar version has a tint on the glass due to solar charging built into the glass and it makes it darker and harder to see.

If you are looking for a smart watch first, then apple/samsung/google offerings may be a better fit. If you are looking for a sports watch first for run, hike and triathlon this is a no brainer, for biking it is a pretty good deal but there might be better options out there.
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Sep 30, 2022 4:42 PM
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AdelsteinSep 30, 2022 4:42 PM
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If you are running, 955 even with its full price is the best deal out there and at $450 it is a no brainer. Solar on this version is more of a gimmick as it doesn't give additional juice as much as fenix/enduro lines but it is better than not having it. Only caveat though, the solar version has a tint on the glass due to solar charging built into the glass and it makes it darker and harder to see.

If you are looking for a smart watch first, then apple/samsung/google offerings may be a better fit. If you are looking for a sports watch first for run, hike and triathlon this is a no brainer, for biking it is a pretty good deal but there might be better options out there.
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Sep 30, 2022 4:46 PM
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AdelsteinSep 30, 2022 4:46 PM
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Quote from SmartHaddock3847 View quoted comment :
This is approaching apple watch ultra pricing
How? One is $800 and the other is $450, almost half the price. But still i would pay the extra if looking for a smart watch as Ultra is an amazing offering. But if looking for a sports watch, hard to beat this deal even though coros pace 2 is at $200 is a good contender.
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Sep 30, 2022 4:48 PM
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AaronA7627Sep 30, 2022 4:48 PM
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Quote from SmartHaddock3847 View quoted comment :
This is approaching apple watch ultra pricing
If "approach" means approx 50%, then yeah I guess 🤷🏼 ♂️
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Sep 30, 2022 4:53 PM
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AdelsteinSep 30, 2022 4:53 PM
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Quote from JeffJ9186 View quoted comment :
This is a multisport watch for folks that often swim/bike/run. If you are only using it for running you can get the 245 or 255 music for less money. I have the 245 and love it. It doesn't have maps, but I don't really care about that feature.
255 Music is $400 though. I would pay extra $50 to get this for the extra memory (32gb vs 4gb), topo mapping, 50% more battery time (20days vs 14days), touch screen, quick change band compatibility, body battery and stamina tracking.
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Sep 30, 2022 4:57 PM
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freezer11811Sep 30, 2022 4:57 PM
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Quote from Christopher9995 View quoted comment :
Cute. I'm glad you're cooler than me and always do a proper cool-down of at least 5-6 miles so no one makes fun of you for having a 1 mile activity.
I run about 60 a week and my VO2 max works on this watch. Great little graph showing progression to the next number too. Maybe you have a claim with Garmin.
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Sep 30, 2022 5:01 PM
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namchucks
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Sep 30, 2022 5:01 PM
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I tried out a fenix 7s solar and the solar is super gimmicky if you're indoor most of the time. Even outdoor, you'd have to point your watch at the sun the entire time to get the full benefits. Regardless, $450 for solar is still cheaper than the regular without solar at the moment.
Sep 30, 2022 5:03 PM
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DtotheJtotheHSep 30, 2022 5:03 PM
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Great watch. I've used a lot of garmin watches (630, 735xt, 935, 945 LTE, and now the 955 non-solar). The finish isn't quite as nice as the 945 LTE, but the new functions (morning report, body battery, improved sleep tracking, etc) are great.

I will note, that if you keep SPO2 tracking on at all, battery life dips significantly. I'd say I get around 7-10 days with the non-solar version, which is good enough for me. It's not worth the hassle for me to upgrade to the solar for an added day or two of real world battery life, but if I didn't have the non-solar version, I would snatch this up in a second.

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Sep 30, 2022 5:16 PM
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helpU2spendSep 30, 2022 5:16 PM
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WTH? just ordered one. thx
Sep 30, 2022 5:18 PM
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helpU2spendSep 30, 2022 5:18 PM
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Guys, jump in because this is a price mistake. Amazon algorithm saw someone is selling at $449 so it tries to match.
Sep 30, 2022 5:21 PM
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cheapskate911Sep 30, 2022 5:21 PM
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Quote from Christopher9995 View quoted comment :
Keep in mind VO2 max and training status is totally messed up with the 955 - but otherwise it's a good watch. Your VO2 will never move (the latest beta was supposed to address it, but it did not). A 1 mile SUPER easy run will get classified as a tempo run. ha ha ha
I haven't found that to be the case (currently on beta software 12.27) - I've had the 955 for about 2 months now (previously Marq). Your VO2Max shouldn't be moving often unless that's all you're training or are a beginner. Good price for the watch, but you can get the non solar version for 399 if you use one of those insurance discount links (which is what I did).
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Sep 30, 2022 5:38 PM
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ArakinSep 30, 2022 5:38 PM
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Quote from cheapskate911 View quoted comment :
I haven't found that to be the case (currently on beta software 12.27) - I've had the 955 for about 2 months now (previously Marq). Your VO2Max shouldn't be moving often unless that's all you're training or are a beginner. Good price for the watch, but you can get the non solar version for 399 if you use one of those insurance discount links (which is what I did).
Can you point to the insurance links?
Sep 30, 2022 5:39 PM
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darkmeridianSep 30, 2022 5:39 PM
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Quote from CalvinTran View quoted comment :
Guys, jump in because this is a price mistake. Amazon algorithm saw someone is selling at $449 so it tries to match.
I can't understand why the solar version is the same price as the regular version aside from this reason.
Last edited by darkmeridian September 30, 2022 at 10:45 AM.
Sep 30, 2022 5:39 PM
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ArakinSep 30, 2022 5:39 PM
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I have a vivoactive 4. I am a casual runner looking to get into cycling and swimming. Should I upgrade to this watch or is vivoactive 4 good enough?
Sep 30, 2022 5:45 PM
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cheapskate911Sep 30, 2022 5:45 PM
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Quote from Arakin View quoted comment :
Can you point to the insurance links?
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Sep 30, 2022 6:00 PM
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Quote from Arakin View quoted comment :
I have a vivoactive 4. I am a casual runner looking to get into cycling and swimming. Should I upgrade to this watch or is vivoactive 4 good enough?
Your VA4 should have both cycling and swimming modes. If you aren't doing a triathlon and don't need mapping, then there's not a huge difference in just the basic sport modes.

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