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: pairing reliability, durability

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#2 Garmin Forerunner 255
4.9

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

Pros: durability, cross-platform compatibility

Cons: stress tracking, app ecosystem

#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: step counting accuracy, durability

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#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: resume later function, durability

Cons: watch face quality, call handling

#5 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.8

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

Pros: contactless payments, pairing reliability

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#6 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.6

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

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: size options, call handling

#7 Garmin Forerunner 955
4.3

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

Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#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: workout tracking variety, activity auto-detection

Cons: onboard music storage, blood oxygen tracking

#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: charging speed, coaching features

Cons: ECG functionality, call handling

#10 Polar Pacer
4.2

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

Pros: third-party app support, comfort

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#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: step counting accuracy, fit

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, charging convenience

#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: brightness, charging speed

Cons: call handling, third-party app support

#13 Garmin Vivomove Sport
2.5

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

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage