Best Smartwatches for Water Resistance

Reddit discussions about water resistance put Suunto Ocean and Garmin Fenix 8 near the top for smartwatches. Compare prices, complaints, and tradeoffs.

Based on 9,637 relevant Reddit opinionsMethodology

86 products available in the US

Sort:
#1
Ocean

Suunto

$798.99

Ocean

59/100
147 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

8 positive0 neutral1 negative
#2
Fenix 8

Garmin

$1,004.99

Fenix 8

52.4/100
122 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

5 positive0 neutral2 negative
#3
T-Rex 3

Amazfit

$269.95

T-Rex 3

57.5/100
286 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

9 positive0 neutral12 negative
#4
Watch Ultra 2

Apple

$790.18

Watch Ultra 2

58.6/100
316 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

3 positive0 neutral2 negative
#5
Active 2

Amazfit

$99.99

Active 2

65.7/100
584 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

2 positive0 neutral1 negative
#6
Watch Series 7

Apple

$576.97

Watch Series 7

48.2/100
22 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

2 positive0 neutral1 negative
#7
Bip 6

Amazfit

$64.95

Bip 6

63.5/100
430 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

3 positive0 neutral9 negative
#8
Instinct Crossover

Garmin

$279.95

Instinct Crossover

56.3/100
37 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

1 positive0 neutral2 negative
#9
Versa 4

Fitbit

$120.00

Versa 4

44.5/100
383 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

1 positive0 neutral2 negative
#10
Forerunner 265

Garmin

$440.00

Forerunner 265

69.6/100
595 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

471 positive13 neutral111 negative
#11
Venu 3S

Garmin

$390.00

Venu 3S

66.7/100
196 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

154 positive6 neutral36 negative
#12
Enduro

Garmin

$489.99

Enduro

65.9/100
142 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

104 positive5 neutral33 negative
#13
APEX 4

COROS

$429.00

APEX 4

64.8/100
301 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

233 positive2 neutral66 negative
#14
Forerunner 965

Garmin

$599.99

Forerunner 965

64.6/100
588 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

438 positive5 neutral145 negative
#15
Vivoactive 5

Garmin

$199.99

Vivoactive 5

63.1/100
137 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

109 positive1 neutral27 negative
#16
Epix Gen 2

Garmin

$469.00

Epix Gen 2

62.2/100
338 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

246 positive3 neutral89 negative
#17
Venu 3

Garmin

$294.99

Venu 3

62.2/100
136 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

102 positive0 neutral34 negative
#18
Forerunner 570

Garmin

$546.00

Forerunner 570

62/100
336 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

220 positive14 neutral102 negative
#19
Enduro 3

Garmin

$686.79

Enduro 3

62/100
102 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

74 positive2 neutral26 negative
#20
PACE 4

COROS

$249.00

PACE 4

61.8/100
158 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

121 positive3 neutral34 negative
#21
Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar

Garmin

$349.99

Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar

61.8/100
66 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

53 positive4 neutral9 negative
#22
Watch Ultra 3

Apple

$744.95

Watch Ultra 3

61.7/100
611 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

386 positive11 neutral214 negative
#23
Instinct 2

Garmin

$199.95

Instinct 2

61.5/100
227 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

167 positive1 neutral59 negative
#24
Race

Suunto

$399.00

Race

61.3/100
232 opinions

Reddit score

RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.

It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.

Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.

The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.

170 positive2 neutral60 negative