Best 2026 Smartwatches for water resistance

#1 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, watch face quality

Cons: activity auto-detection, LTE connectivity

#2 Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2
4.5

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

Pros: display quality, brightness

Cons: onboard music storage, size options

#3 Garmin Forerunner 170 Music
4.3

The 5ATM rating handles showers, pool swims, and open-water sessions confidently. Swim tracking also performed well in testing.

Pros: music controls, pairing reliability

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#4 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: step counting accuracy, app ecosystem

Cons: Bluetooth connectivity, pairing reliability

#5 Polar Street X
4.2

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

Pros: workout tracking variety, flashlight usefulness

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, ECG functionality

#6 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: pairing reliability, brightness

Cons: Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity

#7 Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra
3.2

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

Pros: software smoothness, flashlight usefulness

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, ECG functionality