Garmin Malaysia recently released the Forerunner 255 and 955 GPS running smartwatches for sports enthusiasts. The Garmin Forerunner 255 has full triathlon capabilities and the new Garmin Forerunner 955 series introduces the first solar rechargeable watch.
Garmin Forerunner 255 Series
The Forerunner 255S and Forerunner 255S Music cases are 41mm, while the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 255 Music cases are 46mm. Charging time is short, with a battery life of up to 14 days in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.
Forerunner 255 series features Morning report Where users can get information about the day’s weather and training recommendations, as well as their sleep and HRV status. not only that, Full triathlon support Exercise regimens can be combined with triathlon and multisport activity profiles to switch between sports with the click of a button during a race or block session.
The smartwatch also works Race widget Here you can view race preparation information in one widget, including specific race day performance forecasts, race day weather, and countdown clocks. Once the race is set, the recommended exercises for the day will depend on the athlete’s race plan. moreover, HRV status It helps you monitor your heart rate variability during sleep to better understand your recovery and general health.
With Garmin Pay Contactless PaymentYou can skip the checkout queue by paying for the item on your wrist.Of smartwatch Multiband GPS By activating multi-band, multi-satellite tracking on your watch, you can help athletes obtain more accurate driving data even in the most difficult situations.
Finally, the features of the Forerunner 255 series Native running power This allows the watch to measure the amount of power consumed during the run in real time when using a separately available running dynamics pod or HRM-Pro.
The Forerunner 255 is available in Slate Gray and Tidal Blue, while the Forerunner 255S, which will be available in the third quarter of 2022, will be available at retail prices on Powder Gray and Bubblegum. RM1,730..
Forerunner 255 Music and Forerunner 255S Music are available in black and whitestone. The prices are as follows: RM1,970..
Forerunner 955 series
In conjunction with Global Running Day, Garmin announces the Forerunner 955 Solar, which features a Power Glass solar rechargeable lens and provides athletes with up to 20 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 49 hours of battery life in GPS mode. The smartwatch features an easy-to-read full-color display and a responsive touch screen that complements the traditional 5-button design, enabling quick access to common health features, simpler map management, and more.
Forerunner 955 series features Power glass solar charging This allows athletes to get up to 49 hours of battery life in GPS mode. The Touch screen interface You can quickly navigate maps, statistics, and more. The classic 5-button design can be used independently or in combination with a touch screen.
Also equipped with a smartwatch Real-time stamina insight Monitor and track real-time activity levels during a run or cycle. moreover, Training preparation You can learn how to prepare your body for daily training, taking into account sleep, recovery time, HRV status and other parameters.
The Forerunner 955 series has the same features as the Forerunner 255 series, including multi-band GPS, HRV status, morning reports, race widgets, and native running power.
Forerunner 955 Solar is priced RM2,970 On the other hand, the price of the non-solar variant of Forerunner 955 is RM2,470..
For more information on the ForeRunner 255 and 955 series, visit Garmin Malaysia’s official Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube pages.
Pokdepinion: The watch looks stylish and sturdy for outdoor activities. It’s really useful for people who are always out and hiking or deep diving. The solar charging function is very convenient for those who go out for a long time.