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A smartwatch offers a host of features and allows you to track important health and fitness data. One of the things that you need to keep in mind while purchasing a smartwatch is checking whether it is water-resistant or not. Smartwatches these days offer protection against water and allow you to use them while exercising or swimming.
Many brands manufacture water-resistant smartwatches in India, but the price may vary as all of them offer different sets of features. To help you decide which smartwatch to buy, we have curated a list of some of the best water-resistant smartwatches which you can buy right now.
How we do our research
Our ranking criteria
We consider each smart watch’s features, compatibility, durability, shape, design, and display quality. Additionally, we also consider other factors such as accuracy in data, brand, price and more.
Things to look for while buying
Design and build
Usually, there are two dial options when buying a smartwatch, a traditional round one and a square or rectangular one. Coming to build quality, cheaper smartwatches rarely offer materials like metal for the casing or leather for the straps. They have a plastic finish with silicone straps that don't last long. When you are going for the premium brand you can expect better build quality. If you are regular in sports activity then look for a watch with IP certification.
Display
It is important to consider the capabilities and quality of the display as it shows you all the essential information. Look for a watch with a good display that works well indoors as well as outdoors, especially under direct sunlight. Make sure the smartwatch has a responsive touch and protective glass. Apart from these, you should also consider the display type, AMOLED display is much better when compared to LCD as it offers better colours and contrast
Battery life
Today, battery life remains one of the most popular features but still, most smartwatches offer limited battery life. Look for a smartwatch with 2-3 days battery life as they have features like cellular support, continuous heart rate tracking and other biometric sensors.
Budget
When buying a smartwatch, set your budget and restrict your search within. It will help you to find the best product at affordable prices.
Features comparison
Smartwatch
Display and features
Battery life
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Super AMOLED display, health monitoring, running analysis, sleep tracking, blood oxygen, 120+ home workout programs
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 features a circular 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass DX protection and is powered by an Exynos 9110 chipset. It is water-resistant and can be worn while swimming. It features an accelerometer, heart rate sensor, gyroscope and offers 8GB of internal storage. It comes with fall detection functionality that sends an SOS to your emergency contacts. It uses red LED and infrared rays to measure your SpO2 levels, allowing you to monitor the oxygen saturation in your bloodstream.
The Apple Watch Series 6 is amongst the best smartwatches out there, thanks to continuous refinement and tight integration with the Apple ecosystem. It comes in two sizes – 40mm and 44mm. It has a heart rate monitor, blood oxygen saturation monitor, GPS, and you can choose between the cellular and non-cellular options as well. The smartwatch can also be worn while swimming. It is one of the best smartwatches out there and comes packed with a range of fitness features.
The Amazfit GTS2 Mini features a 1.55-inch AMOLED display with customizable watch faces. It allows you to monitor your blood oxygen levels and comes with a heart rate sensor. It comes with sleep quality monitoring, stress monitoring and offers over 70 sports modes. It comes with 5 ATM water resistance, allowing you to use it while swimming. The watch promises a battery life of up to 21 days on a single charge.
The Fire-Boltt Beast smartwatch features a 1.69-inch HD display and comes with a rectangle dial. It offers heart rate tracking and also allows you to track your blood oxygen saturation levels. The watch features sleep tracking and allows you to monitor your sleep levels. It promises a battery life of up to 8 days and a standby time of up to 15 days. The watch offers several sport modes to help you track your activities.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is amongst the best options if you have an Android smartphone, but it’s great if you have an iPhone as well. It comes loaded with fitness tracking features and a range of modes suited for different workout regimes. The watch comes with IP68 water and dust resistance. Its circular design also helps it blend better when compared to square-shaped smartwatches. The watch comes in two sizes – 40mm and 44mm and includes GPS, a heart rate monitor and support for 4G LTE at a slight premium.
This smartwatch from an Indian company, Hammer features an IP67 rating, making it water and dust resistant. The Smartwatch tracks your real-time Blood Oxygen Spo2 and has 24*7 heart rate tracking. It also comes with a sleep and fitness tracking system.
If you are looking for a budget smartwatch with a plethora of features then GOQii Smart Vital Lite is worth considering. It features a 1.4- inch HD display and comes with an IP68 rating, making it water and dust-resistant. Coming to battery life, with minimal usage, this smartwatch can last up to 7 days. Besides this, you also get blood oxygen, fitness, sports and sleep tracking features.
