Best 2026 Smartwatches for water resistance

#1 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
5.0

Water durability is exceptional, with 10ATM, IP69K and EN13319 diving certification giving the Ultra 2 much stronger aquatic credentials than a normal smartwatch. Several testers view it as legitimately dive-ready...

Pros: battery life, comfort

Cons: value for money, charging speed

#2 Apple Watch Series 12
5.0

The watch’s swim-friendly design is genuinely useful for people who want to track workouts in the water.

Pros: value for money, heart rate accuracy

Cons: data privacy

#3 Garmin Forerunner 170 Music
5.0

The watch handled swimming well in testing and was considered safe and dependable for both pool use and showering.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: mapping and navigation, third-party app support

#4 Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
5.0

IP68 and 5ATM protection make the Watch 9 well suited to showers, rain, and swimming. It lacks the deeper diving credentials of the Ultra models, but everyday water resistance is...

Pros: software smoothness, wellness insights

Cons: battery life, charging speed

#5 Amazfit Balance 3
4.7

The 10 ATM rating and recreational dive support were viewed as a meaningful step beyond ordinary splash protection. Reviewers considered it suitable for swimming and diving.

Pros: battery life, brightness

Cons: fit, third-party app support

#6 Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2
4.5

Water resistance was treated positively, especially for scuba/dive suitability and medium-depth water survival.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: heart rate accuracy, comfort

#7 Apple Watch Ultra 4
4.5

The Ultra's water capability is more than sufficient for common snorkeling and recreational water use, while deeper diving remains a specialized use case.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: data privacy, comfort

#8 Garmin Forerunner 70
4.2

The 5ATM rating is adequate for pool swimming, showers, and sweaty training. Open-water and diving-focused users will need a more specialized model.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#9 Polar Street X
4.2

Water resistance was scored where a reviewer described the watch as very water resistant and dust proofed.

Pros: value for money, flashlight usefulness

Cons: user interface

#10 Google Pixel Watch 5
4.0

Water resistance is reassuring for everyday use, including swimming and rain, with no major usability concerns raised.

Pros: software smoothness, style and design

Cons: value for money, wellness insights

#11 Amazfit Active 3 Premium
3.7

Water resistance is mixed: one reviewer sees it as suitable for swimming and showering, while another cautions about salt water and steam.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: heart rate accuracy, third-party app support

#12 Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra
3.2

Water resistance is acceptable for swimming but limited by the lack of diving suitability.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: reliability