Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Forerunner 955 GPS Smartwatch 47 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Whitestone - (2022)
Average customer rating
4.6
(390 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 390 reviews
5 Stars
296
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
7
1 Star
14
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Forerunner 955 GPS Smartwatch 47 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Whitestone - (2022)
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on May 31, 2025
Posted by: Steelepath
I just switched from apple for the battery life & this is life changing. I’ve had my watch for about 3 weeks & charged it for about an hr since I’ve received it. It is definitely superior to Apple with the running stats & tracking. I’m so glad I made the switch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love garmin watches.
on June 5, 2025
Posted by: Jtmusic1984
I have most recently been wearing an Apple Watch 8, and just found it lacking for the run training features. Previously, I had Garmin watches (Fenix 6 and early Venu) which I very much enjoyed. Decided to train for a half marathon, and wanted to go back to Garmin. I am glad I did. The 955 is a great watch. I am glad to be switched back
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Excellent watch - great battery life
on June 6, 2025
Posted by: NoahP
Really happy with this watch. I've used it twice for the Unbound 200 (15 hour race for me) and it only uses about 40% of the battery. It's just super nice to not have to worry about that
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Bad data tracking
on June 24, 2025
Posted by: Okok
Fairly new, once every 5 days will it accurately track any steps, activity, workouts, and my sleep score. The data tracking sucks, and never works properly or at all.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Fitness Watch
on July 3, 2025
Posted by: Brendan6262625
Covers everything a Triathlete needs with accuracy.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great Features but Dead Pixels
on July 18, 2025
Posted by: thxpunx
Bought this watch not too long ago. Features are all you are accustomed from Garmin. Only problem is that I got a spot with dead pixels, not good.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, July 18, 2025
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Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin Forerunner 955 – Best Running Watch I’ve Ever Owned
on July 18, 2025
Posted by: Ryan B
Hands down the best running watch I’ve ever used. The Garmin Forerunner 955 has everything I need for high-mileage training weeks and then some. I’ve been putting in 70-mile weeks, and the combination of performance tracking, battery life, and features makes it basically indispensable.
One of my favorite things about it is the built-in music feature—I can load playlists straight onto the watch and connect my AirPods directly via Bluetooth. No more carrying my phone on long runs. It’s such a clean setup and makes a big difference on long sessions where I just want to focus and move.
The full-color mapping and navigation tools are seriously impressive. Whether I’m exploring new routes in the backcountry or running some random plateau outside of Yellowstone, I can see exactly where I am and where I’m going. The breadcrumb trail feature and turn-by-turn navigation are especially useful when I’m way off-grid or linking up lesser-known trails.
Battery life is also top tier. Even with GPS and music running, I can go multiple long runs before needing a charge. In standard GPS mode, it’ll last up to 42 hours, and even longer in UltraTrac. Daily use with tracking and notifications doesn’t drain it fast at all.
If you’re serious about running or trail exploration, I can’t recommend the Forerunner 955 enough. It’s light on the wrist, packed with features, and reliable no matter where you take it. An absolute workhorse for anyone logging big miles or getting deep into the mountains.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Upgrades from AW Ultra to Forerunner 955
on July 25, 2025
Posted by: adidas
I love this watch. It’s definitely more than I probably needed but I’m thrilled with it. Hoping to “grow” into with my activities. It was a change from not being able to reply to texts and such but those AW features weren’t important to me. The battery life is a huge upgrade.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin