This Garmin Fitness Watch Is Finally Affordable Enough for Casual Runners
The Garmin Forerunner 955 is currently on sale during Amazon’s big spring sale , with its original price dropping from $499.99 to $349. According to price tracking tools , this is the lowest price for a watch ever. The Garmin Forerunner line includes some of the best running watches on the market today. Lower prices could make a professional-grade fitness tracker affordable for both casual runners and high-performance trekkers.
The Garmin Forerunner 955 was launched in 2022 as one of Garmin’s flagship fitness watches. The 1.3-inch transflective touch display is easy to see outdoors in sunlight (but won’t look as good indoors). Plus, Gorilla Glass means the screen is scratch-resistant (but not scratch-resistant). The touch controls also make it ideal for swimming or rainy weather.
While Lifehacker senior health editor Beth Skwarecki is partial to the 265 , she says the 955 is still a favorite among runners. It includes an important note on watch screen selection: All 55 models use MIP (memory pixel) displays. These displays reflect light like old-school LCD watches, so they are easily visible in sunlight, but require a backlight to be visible in the dark. They can display color, but only in a limited range of colors, and they are not as bright or as high resolution as AMOLED screens. You can read more about which screen is right for you in Beth’s guide here.
With the Forerunner 955, you’ll get about two weeks of battery life. If you live in a sunny location, you should consider going with a solar panel, especially since it’s almost 40% off right now and costs $245.97 .
Some other key Garmin watch features to look out for:
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Advanced GPS Tracking : Provides accurate location and performance metrics.
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Solar Charging Capable : Extends battery life with innovative solar technology.
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Comprehensive training information : Offers detailed performance data and recovery recommendations.
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Multi-sport functionality : Supports multiple activities beyond running.
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Smart Training Guidance : Includes features such as training status and training load focus.
If you’re not an Apple user, the Garmin fitness watch is a smartwatch that you can easily choose if you’re looking for brands that you trust. In fact, I think some Apple users might still want to consider upgrading to some Garmin models , depending on their sport.
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