The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro are excellent wearables that have been on the radar of tech enthusiasts ever since rumors of their existence began circulating online earlier this year. Both boast impressive specs and are solid smartwatches to pick if you’re looking to buy wearable tech.
While learning about the features of the Watch 5 is fine, knowing how durable it is is just as important for those planning to buy it. More specifically, knowing the Galaxy Watch 5’s water resistance is something to consider before spending your hard-earned money.
The Galaxy Watch 5 has an IP68 rating
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The Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro share an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP68. Essentially, this rating tests how resistant the device is to solid objects and liquids. A six in the Watch 5 rating means the devices are fully protected against solid particles like dust, dirt, and sand. The IP rating for solid particles tops out at six, so the Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro are the best in this regard.
The eight in the Galaxy Watch 5 rating refers to the device’s resistance to liquids. Eight means that smartwatches can be fully submerged in water deeper than one meter for long periods of time. The scale is a nine (with the highest rating reserved for devices that can withstand high-temperature liquid immersion), so an eight is the best there is. For reference, other IP68-rated devices are things like the iPhone 13, Galaxy S22, and many other top phones coming in 2022.
You also get 5ATM waterproof protection
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In addition to the IP rating, the Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro have been given a 5ATM rating in terms of resistance to water pressure. This classification provides more precise information about the situations against which the devices are protected.
5ATM means that Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro are resistant to water pressure equivalent to a depth of more than 160 feet for 10 minutes. Basically, it’s fine to take your smartwatch to the pool, but it’s not a watch that should stay on when you’re soaking in a hot tub or diving in deep water.
Additionally, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro are MIL-STD-810H rated for durability. This is a standard durability test conducted to test resistance to a wide range of environmental factors, including things like electrical shock, humidity, falling, etc. While not all device manufacturers bother to qualify, the MIL-STD-810H rating means the Watch 5 duo should be able to withstand a drop without irreparable damage.
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