However, despite all those hardware innovations, I’d actually argue the most interesting new features here aren’t hardware at all – it’s the software changes. And finally, the first time we’ve seen native running power in a Garmin watch. And similarly, it also marks the first time we’ve seen the more accurate multi-band/dual-frequency capability in a Forerunner watch (previously on the Fenix 7/Epix series). Today’s announcement marks the first time we’ve seen solar in the Forerunner family. Except, it’s actually two watches – the Forerunner 955 & the Forerunner 955 Solar.
It’s been 3 years and 2 days since Garmin announced the Forerunner 945, and today, it’s finally properly refreshed with the Forerunner 955.