Best 2024 Smartwatches for water resistance

#1 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.7

Water resistance was received positively, with reviewers comfortable recommending it for swimming, splashes, and pool use.

Pros: cross-platform compatibility, pairing reliability

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#2 Ticwatch Atlas
4.5

Water resistance performs well in reviewer use, including swim and submersion experiences.

Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, software smoothness

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#3 Fitbit Ace LTE
4.5

Water resistance has limited but positive evidence, with one reviewer treating the 5ATM design as part of being built for childhood.

Pros: operating system experience, watch face quality

Cons: app ecosystem, third-party app support

#4 Garmin Lily 2
4.5

One review positively notes that the 5ATM rating allowed showering, bathing, swimming, and pool length counting.

Pros: pairing reliability, wellness insights

Cons: ECG functionality, body temperature tracking

#5 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
4.5

Water resistance earned praise as impressive for the price, though related workout support was more limited.

Pros: wellness insights, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: contactless payments, third-party app support

#6 Polar Grit X2 Pro
4.4

Water resistance was viewed as a clear strength for adventure and swimming use.

Pros: recovery insights, build quality

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#7 Garmin Fenix 8
4.4

Water resistance and dive readiness were viewed positively, especially the 40m dive certification, leakproof buttons, and no-subscription dive tools.

Pros: workout tracking variety, onboard music storage

Cons: LTE connectivity, value for money

#8 Apple Watch Ultra 2
4.3

Water resistance and dive support were viewed positively, especially for recreational diving and Apple Watch-leading water friendliness.

Pros: app ecosystem, smartwatch features

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, blood oxygen tracking

#9 Garmin Forerunner 165
4.3

Water resistance was considered more than enough for rain, sweat, showering, and swimming use.

Pros: smartphone notifications, watch face quality

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#10 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
4.3

Water resistance is reassuring for swimming and showers, with reviewers noting 5ATM support and successful pool/shower use.

Pros: step counting accuracy, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#11 Google Pixel Watch 3
4.3

Water resistance had limited but positive opinionated support, with reviewers saying dips, shower use, or the 5ATM rating inspired confidence.

Pros: outdoor visibility, pairing reliability

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, materials quality

#12 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
4.3

Water resistance is considered sufficient for swimming, showers, rain, and splashes, though not a replacement for more rugged dive-oriented models.

Pros: display quality, durability

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, antioxidant index

#13 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
4.2

Water resistance received positive tested or practical evidence, including pool/rain use and a successful swim.

Pros: materials quality, workout tracking variety

Cons: size options, cross-platform compatibility

#14 Amazfit T-Rex 3
4.1

Water resistance was positively judged for swimming, weather, freediving, or pressure testing, with safety caveats separated under safety features.

Pros: resume later function, brightness

Cons: safety features, activity auto-detection

#15 OnePlus Watch 2R
4.0

Water resistance was considered sufficient for normal swimming and everyday water exposure.

Pros: software smoothness, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, safety features

#16 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro
3.9

Water resistance was adequate for swimming and showers, but one reviewer criticized the 50-meter rating as too limited for an adventure watch.

Pros: menu navigation, battery life

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#17 Xiaomi Watch 2
3.7

Water resistance was generally appreciated for swimming or showers, but one review noted the limitation of 5ATM with no IP rating.

Pros: charging speed, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: ECG functionality, recovery insights

#18 Garmin Enduro 3
3.5

Water resistance is good for swimming and snorkeling, but reviewers noted it is not intended for diving.

Pros: contactless payments, reliability

Cons: onboard music storage, watch face quality

#19 Suunto Race S
3.5

Water resistance received limited opinionated evidence; one reviewer judged 50 meters acceptable for most but a downgrade for deeper use.

Pros: workout tracking variety, value for money

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, contactless payments

#20 Apple Watch Series 10
3.3

Water features were polarizing: depth and temperature tools impressed some reviewers, while snorkeling session handling frustrated others.

Pros: reliability, comfort

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, mapping and navigation

#21 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024)
3.1

Water resistance was useful for swimming and surf-style testing, but reviewers repeatedly cautioned that it is not a true dive-sports watch.

Pros: build quality, software smoothness

Cons: stress tracking, blood oxygen tracking

#22 Polar Vantage M3
3.0

Water resistance is adequate for surface swimming but not enough for reviewers imagining more extreme water activities.

Pros: brightness, display quality

Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality

#23 Coros Pace Pro
2.5

Water resistance was adequate for pool/open-water swimming but scored lower for hikers because reviewers said it was not suitable for diving or high-impact water sports.

Pros: outdoor visibility, display quality

Cons: contactless payments, flashlight usefulness

#24 CMF Watch Pro 2
1.8

Water resistance was a weakness because reviewers noted the IP68 rating did not translate into confident swimming or water-sport use.

Pros: pairing reliability, materials quality

Cons: data privacy, health tracking accuracy