Best 2023 Smartwatches for water resistance

#1 Garmin Forerunner 965
5.0

Water resistance was strong in swim/shower-style use, with no accidental toggles and 50m/5ATM confidence noted.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, charging convenience

#2 Garmin Approach S70
5.0

Water resistance performs well in limited real-use evidence, including showering and swimming without issues.

Pros: display quality, value for money

Cons: charging convenience, smartphone notifications

#3 Garmin Forerunner 265
5.0

Water resistance performed well in hands-on use, including showering, submersion, pool, and ocean exposure.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#4 Garmin Venu 3
4.8

Water resistance is viewed positively for everyday swimming, showering, and water exposure, though the Venu 3 is not positioned as a rugged dive watch.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, smartphone notifications

#5 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
4.8

Water resistance received positive real-world evidence from beach and general water-resistant use.

Pros: software smoothness, comfort

Cons: battery life, GPS accuracy

#6 Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000
4.5

Water resistance is praised as a strong G-Shock advantage, with reviewers highlighting 200m protection.

Pros: comfort, battery life

Cons: companion app quality, value for money

#7 Withings ScanWatch 2
4.5

Water resistance was treated positively when discussed, with reviewers comfortable using it in showers, pools, swimming, or wet workouts.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: smartwatch features, value for money

#8 Withings ScanWatch Light
4.5

Water resistance performs well in reviewer use, including swimming and showering without reported issues.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: charging convenience, smartphone notifications

#9 Casio G-Shock DW-H5600
4.5

Water resistance received positive treatment as part of the rugged package, specifically with excellent water resistance noted.

Pros: style and design, display quality

Cons: companion app quality, value for money

#10 Amazfit GTR Mini
4.4

Water resistance was positively viewed for swimming and worry-free use, supported by multiple reviewers' 5 ATM-related comments.

Pros: battery life, workout tracking variety

Cons: call handling, smartphone notifications

#11 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.3

Water resistance was viewed positively for showering, pool swimming, open water, and general water use.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, recovery insights

#12 TicWatch Pro 5
4.3

Water resistance was viewed positively where reviewers discussed swimming, rain, or 5ATM protection as practical benefits.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, sleep tracking accuracy

#13 Garmin vivomove Trend
4.3

Water resistance was treated positively for everyday water exposure and swimming use.

Pros: style and design, charging convenience

Cons: battery life, charging speed

#14 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.2

Water resistance received limited positive evidence, with one reviewer calling it more than enough for most users.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: user interface, fit

#15 Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
4.0

Water resistance was positively received for rain, showering, swimming, snorkeling, and everyday water exposure.

Pros: app ecosystem, battery life

Cons: size options, comfort

#16 Withings ScanWatch Nova
4.0

Water resistance was viewed as capable but not class-leading, with one reviewer comparing it unfavorably to Apple Watch Ultra 2 and another noting a significant 10ATM bump.

Pros: battery life, style and design

Cons: value for money, charging convenience

#17 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
4.0

Water resistance performed well in cited use, with reviewers saying swimming, showering, or soaking was not a problem.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: band quality, smartwatch features

#18 Suunto Vertical
4.0

Water resistance had limited but positive evidence from one review saying it was suitable for ocean or pool use.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: heart rate accuracy, value for money

#19 Amazfit Bip 5
3.3

Water resistance evidence is mixed, from splashproof caution against shower or pool use to a more enthusiastic review of water resistance.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: smartwatch features, app ecosystem