Best 2023 Smartwatches for durability

#1 Casio G-Shock DW-H5600
5.0

Durability is one of the strongest points, with reviewers describing the watch as extremely tough, bulletproof, and hard to destroy.

Pros: style and design, display quality

Cons: companion app quality, value for money

#2 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
5.0

Durability was a strong point, with reviewers praising the rugged chassis, scratch resistance and premium construction.

Pros: battery life, mapping and navigation

Cons: value for money, score tracking

#3 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
4.9

Durability was consistently praised, with reviewers noting sapphire crystal, water/dust protection, scratch resistance, and successful real-world wear.

Pros: software smoothness, comfort

Cons: battery life, GPS accuracy

#4 TicWatch Pro 5
4.8

Durability was a consistent strength, with reviewers citing military-grade testing, scratch resistance, and real-world toughness.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, sleep tracking accuracy

#5 Withings ScanWatch Nova
4.8

Durability evidence was limited but positive, with one reviewer saying the watch still looked pristine after travel and rough handling.

Pros: battery life, style and design

Cons: value for money, charging convenience

#6 Suunto Vertical
4.8

Durability was strongly supported by long-term and hands-on evidence, including no durability concerns after heavy use.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: heart rate accuracy, value for money

#7 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.6

Durability is excellent across long-term wear, sapphire glass, and rugged use, with several reviewers seeing little or no visible wear.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: user interface, fit

#8 Withings ScanWatch 2
4.6

Durability was a strength, helped by sapphire glass, stainless steel, water resistance, and reports of the watch resisting scratches and wear.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: smartwatch features, value for money

#9 Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000
4.5

Durability is usually a major strength, though one drop-test failure shows the toughness is not unlimited.

Pros: comfort, battery life

Cons: companion app quality, value for money

#10 Withings ScanWatch Light
4.5

Durability evidence is positive but limited, with one reviewer reporting the screen remained scratch-free after several weeks and travel.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: charging convenience, smartphone notifications

#11 Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
4.5

Durability had limited but positive evidence, with one reviewer saying the watch still looked new after several weeks.

Pros: app ecosystem, battery life

Cons: size options, comfort

#12 Amazfit GTR Mini
4.0

Durability evidence was limited but positive, with reviewers saying the watch felt sturdy and not cheap.

Pros: battery life, workout tracking variety

Cons: call handling, smartphone notifications

#13 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.0

Durability evidence was limited but positive, centered on scratch protection and sturdier daily-use materials.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, recovery insights

#14 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
3.5

Durability is mixed: one reviewer found it durable, while another warned that sharp edges could scar or scratch.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: band quality, smartwatch features

#15 Garmin Forerunner 265
3.3

Durability evidence was mixed, with scratch concerns in one review, a pristine long-term sample in another, and a caution about plastic and Gorilla Glass.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#16 Garmin Forerunner 965
3.1

Durability was mixed: some reviewers saw scratch resistance and solid materials, while several reported scratches or durability concerns.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, charging convenience

#17 Amazfit Bip 5
2.7

Durability evidence is limited but negative around scratch resistance, with tempered glass rated below more premium smartwatch materials.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: smartwatch features, app ecosystem

#18 Garmin Venu 3
2.5

Durability is a concern in the scored evidence, especially around Gorilla Glass 3 and scratching compared with tougher sapphire-equipped rivals.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, smartphone notifications

#19 Garmin vivomove Trend
2.5

Durability raised concern because one reviewer noted the lack of official Gorilla Glass-style protection.

Pros: style and design, charging convenience

Cons: battery life, charging speed