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By Aly Walansky — Written on Jan 04, 2020
Smartwatches have always been pretty high-tech, but as time goes on, they get more advanced with added useful features. But sometimes, features are more about where these watches can be used rather than how they can be used. And that’s where a waterproof smartwatch comes in.
While not all smartwatches are waterproof and are, instead, water-resistant — meaning they can be rained on or water can fall on them for a few minutes — it's important to check each smartwatch’s specs before submerging them for a prolonged amount of time. Accidental water exposure and occasional dunking are one thing, but tread carefully before you wear it underwater or for water-based activities.
So, what's the best smartwatch for your wrist? This guide will help you decide.
1. Apple Watch Series 5
With the new Always-On Retina display, you always see the time and your watch face. Choose a case and pair any band in the Apple Watch Studio, from aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, or ceramic. Get a quick read on your heart rate, check your heart rhythm with the ECG app, use the new Noise app to alerts you when decibels rise to loud levels, and crush your fitness goals with advanced workout metrics.
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2. Huawei Watch GT with 50-Meter Water Resistance
The Huiawei Watch GT is a premium sports smartwatch featuring real watch aesthetics with a touchscreen and a durable ceramic bezel that is 6 times stronger than stainless steel. Built-in GPS allows you to use the watch independently, or paired with iOS or Android smartphones. Get ready to explore with the long battery life and many premium features.
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3. Casio Pro Trek Smart WSD-F30
The monochrome face is normally displayed, but pressing a button calls up the Color map. Optimal management of battery power suits your planned activities, lets you to reduce power consumption, all while checking your current location.
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4. Amazfit Verge Smartwatch
A smartwatch with understated elegance for the fashion-conscious fitness enthusiast, the Amazfit Verge is the perfect combination of style and technology. It comes with Alexa built-in, and has the ability to make and receive calls. Get real-time notifications from your favorite mobile apps.
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5. TechComm Waterproof Smartwatch
Connect the watch with your phone via Bluetooth, and get call and text notifications right on your wrist. Never miss another important notification as you are walking or exercising. It also saves you the trouble to check your phone all the time.
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6. AGKEY Waterproof Smartwatch
This Agkey fashion and multifunctional Bluetooth smartwatch that's very easy and durable to use. It’s suitable for people of any age, even your children and the elderly. This waterproof smartwatch is a good gift for anyone, especially yourself.
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7. Polar M600 Waterproof smartwatch
Track your speed, distance and route with the integrated GPS. Enjoy your favorite tunes with Google Play Music and 4GB of onboard storage. Polar M600 also offers personalized guidance and feedback for training, so track your workouts and calories burned. It also features the proprietary Polar wrist-based heart rate measurement technology.
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8. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 is designed to help you learn more so you can achieve more. It goes beyond tracking steps and calories to offer actionable insights on everything from your running style to your heart rate. Connect seamlessly via Bluetooth to your favorite apps so you can keep moving, and a sleek, all-new design means you can wear the Galaxy Watch Active2 everywhere from the gym to the pool to your bed.
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9. Fitbit Ionic
Store and play 300+ songs and download playlists from Pandora. If the band sizes are small, it fits larger wrist circumference. Use the built-in GPS to track pace, distance and routes, and get Pure Pulse continuous heart rate tracking in real-time.
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10. Fossil Sport
Receive notifications and app alerts, manage your calendar, control your music, download apps, and customize your watch face. With touchscreen functionality, it includes a built-in fitness tracker, microphone, music storage and controls, custom goal and alarm settings, calendar alerts, multiple time zones, weather, LED flashlight, and wireless syncing.
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11. Withings Steel HR Hybrid Smartwatch
Maximize your workouts with continuous heart rate and in-depth reporting, plus daily and overnight HR. Up to 25 days battery life on one charge and 20 more days on power reserve mode, it's also waterproof.
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12. Garmin Vivoactive 4
Watch preloaded cardio, yoga and Pilates workouts through Garmin vívoactive 4S GPS smartwatch. The built-in health and fitness tracker lets you keep a close watch on your heart rate, body energy levels and hydration throughout the day. This smartwatch sports a light gold stainless steel bezel that offers long-lasting durability and classic elegance.
(Garmin, $299.99)
13. Ticwatch Pro Premium Smartwatch
This smartwatch lasts up to 30 days on a single charge, and features thousands of apps and watch faces through Google Play store. It also includes Power saving LCD display, high sunlight visibility, GPS tracker, heart-rate monitor, step counter, calories burned counter, and ability to purchase directly from your wrist at millions of places without fumbling around for your wallet.
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14. Skagen Connected Falster 2 Touchscreen Smartwatch
This smartwatch is powered with Wear OS by Google, and works with iPhone or Android. With an estimated 24-hour battery life, it includes a magnetic USB rapid charger, heart-rate tracking, swimproof ability, Google Assistant, magnetic mesh closure, and notifications.
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15. AllCall Waterproof Smartwatch
Allcall Waterproof Smartwatch uses sensors for accurate heart-rate monitoring, and allows you to easily make and receive calls. Connect the smartwatch by Sim Card, and tap a contact, dial a number, or answer an incoming call. Plus, with the 2.0 MP HD camera, keep every good memory.
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16. Hokaime Screen Smartwatch
With this smartwatch, you can support heart-rate, sleep monitoring, and get sedentary reminders to make your life healthier. A variety of sports modes also let your physical activity have a more scientific base.
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17. FITVII Smartwatch
This waterproof smartwatch can support swimming and all kinds of water activities. The HD colorful touch screen will provide a special and high-quality visual experience, and make you enjoy checking your data on the screen.
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18. TISSOT T-Touch Expert Solar Multifunction Smartwatch
Sporty design meets performance tech in this ultra-versatile, titanium-steel smartwatch powered by solar energy. The fully loaded, robust timepiece is not only equipped with multi-stopwatch functionality, but steers your stylish course with a compass, altimeter, accumulator and many other features.
(Nordstrom, $1195)
19. Salvatore Ferragamo 'F-80 Motion' Leather Strap Smartwatch
This striking timepiece maintains the elegant looks of Salvatore Ferragamo's F-80 while providing the high-tech capabilities of a state-of-the-art smartwatch. Smart functions include activity and sleep pattern tracking, adaptive coaching, smart sleep alarm, automatic time zone synchronization, and more, all accessible to Android and iOS users.
(Nordstrom, $1395)
20. iTouch Sport Smartwatch
This smartwatch easily tracks your health with a heart-rate monitor, automatic sleep monitor, and calorie tracker each and every day. You can improve your fitness game with a blood oxygen monitor and waterproof technology.
(Target, $59.99)
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Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer who focuses on health, wellness, and relationships. Her work appears in dozens of digital and print publications regularly. Visit her on Twitter or email her.
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