Best 2022 Smartwatches for durability

#1 Fitbit Sense 2
5.0

Durability evidence is limited but very positive, with one reviewer reporting the watch survived rugged off-trail use without a scratch.

Pros: battery life, stress tracking

Cons: value for money, GPS accuracy

#2 Garmin Forerunner 255
4.9

Durability was praised in longer-use reviews, with little visible wear and strong everyday resilience.

Pros: GPS accuracy, battery life

Cons: smartphone notifications, mapping and navigation

#3 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
4.8

Durability was a standout advantage, with reviewers citing hard falls, outdoor knocks, rough use, and MIL-style toughness.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, mapping and navigation

#4 Coros Apex 2
4.8

Durability was strongly praised, with reviewers reporting no marks after hard knocks, no visible trail damage, and confidence in sapphire construction.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: mapping and navigation, onboard music storage

#5 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.8

Durability evidence is positive, especially around sapphire crystal, waterproofing, sturdy construction, and hardwearing expectations.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: value for money, heart rate accuracy

#6 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.6

Durability was praised through scratch resistance, rugged trail use, and solid construction.

Pros: display quality, battery life

Cons: value for money, smartphone notifications

#7 Garmin Forerunner 955
4.3

Durability was mostly positive, with strong case and strap reports, though one reviewer scratched the glass.

Pros: GPS accuracy, battery life

Cons: onboard music storage, charging convenience

#8 Polar Pacer Pro
4.3

Durability was positively described through comfortable/durable design and expectations from its water resistance and military-standard testing.

Pros: GPS accuracy, value for money

Cons: battery life, smartwatch features

#9 Garmin Venu Sq 2
4.2

Durability had limited but positive evidence, with one reviewer saying the Gorilla Glass did well resisting scuffs and scratches.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: smartwatch features, style and design

#10 Polar Pacer
4.2

Durability evidence is positive but limited, citing Gorilla Glass, scratch resistance, and expectations of hard wear.

Pros: value for money, workout tracking variety

Cons: GPS accuracy, mapping and navigation

#11 Garmin Forerunner 255S
3.9

Durability was generally positive, especially in long-term use, though one reviewer cautioned that ruggedness was hard to judge.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: menu navigation, user interface

#12 Polar Ignite 3
3.2

Durability was mixed: Titanium reviews reported scratch-free use, while the original Ignite 3 picked up a notable scratch.

Pros: display quality, coaching features

Cons: value for money, battery life

#13 Garmin Vivomove Sport
2.5

Durability had a caveat: one reviewer found the hands could become misaligned after vigorous activity.

Pros: value for money, style and design

Cons: battery life, display quality