Waterproof Fitness Trackers & Cases, ranked by PFAS grade

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Avoid40Poor
Fintie Bands Protective Case Strap Rugged Sport Band

Fintie

Bands Protective Case Strap Rugged Sport Band

40/100 safety

Sport band likely has water-resistant coating; PFAS undisclosed by brand.

Best pick85Excellent
TomTom Water Resistant Watch Model 8R500 - Men

TomTom

Water Resistant Watch Model 8R500 - Men

85/100 safety

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Worth buying Good or Excellent, best-graded first

TomTom Water Resistant Watch Model 8R500 - Men

TomTom

Water Resistant Watch Model 8R500 - Men

On watch case and band

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent

Polymer case and band degradation

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial or mold growth in seals and band

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Tom Tom Sport Runner Wrist Watch Model 8rs00 Water Resistant Wide Band

TomTom

Tom Tom Sport Runner Wrist Watch Model 8rs00 Water Resistant Wide Band

Plastic/elastomer band

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent
🍂

Coating degradation and peeling

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial or mold growth in band seams

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Black Tomtom Water Resistant Watch Model 8rs00 With Wristband

TomTom

Black Tomtom Water Resistant Watch Model 8rs00 With Wristband

Plastic/elastomer wristband, exact

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade73Good
💨

Elastomer degradation and off-gassing

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial growth in seals and crevices

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Contact dermatitis from additives or microbial buildup

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

TomTom Spark Fit Cardio + Music Heart Rate Monitor

TomTom

Spark Fit Cardio + Music Heart Rate Monitor

Plastic body, elastomer band

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent
💨

Elastomer band off-gassing and allergens

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial growth in band crevices

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Motorola Moto G 2023 Smart Watch

Moto

rola Moto G 2023 Smart Watch

Stainless steel case, elastomer band

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
🫧

Elastomer band degradation and microplastic release

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Stainless steel alloy composition uncertainty

Limited concern

70

Seal degradation and moisture intrusion

Moderate concern

45
⚠️

Battery leakage and chemical exposure

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Motorola Moto Watch Fit Smartwatch with OLED and GPS

Moto

rola Moto Watch Fit Smartwatch with OLED and GPS

Aluminum case, OLED display, silicone/rubber strap

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade73Good

Silicone strap degradation and microbial growth

Limited concern

70
🔩

Aluminum case oxidation and corrosion

Limited concern

70

Gasket seal degradation and water ingress

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Motorola Women's Mobility Moto Watch Smart Watch with Heart Rate Monitor and Accelerometer

Moto

rola Women's Mobility Moto Watch Smart Watch with Heart Rate Monitor and Accelerometer

Stainless steel case, plastic band, glass/resin display;

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade69Good
💨

Plastic band off-gassing and dermatitis

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Nickel contact sensitization from stainless steel

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastics

Limited concern

70
🍂

Display delamination and resin edge degradation

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Motorola Moto G Pure Smartwatch Fitness Activity Tracker

Moto

rola Moto G Pure Smartwatch Fitness Activity Tracker

Polymer casing, elastomer band

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent

Elastomer band degradation and contact dermatitis risk

Limited concern

70

Waterproof seal integrity loss over time

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Motorola Moto Watch 120 Premium Bluetooth AMOLED Smartwatch

Moto

rola Moto Watch 120 Premium Bluetooth AMOLED Smartwatch

Stainless steel case, AMOLED display, silicone/elastomer strap

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent
⛏️

Nickel leaching from stainless steel (contact dermatitis risk)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial growth in strap crevices and charging port

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Moto Watch M40 Smartwatch with Silicone Band

Moto

Watch M40 Smartwatch with Silicone Band

Silicone band

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade67Good

Silicone band degradation and microfragmentation

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial and fungal growth on band

Moderate concern

45
⚠️

Allergens in silicone or dyes

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Tomtom Multi-sport Gps Watch Model 8rgo With Charger Dock

TomTom

Multi-sport Gps Watch Model 8rgo With Charger Dock

Polymer resin case, elastomer band

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent
🫧

Polymer case degradation and microparticle shedding

Limited concern

70

Elastomer band UV and ozone degradation

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Motorola 70 Smartwatch

Moto

rola 70 Smartwatch

Unspecified composite case, likely stainless steel back, synthetic strap

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade59Good
♾️

PFAS

Limited concern

70

Synthetic strap material degradation

Limited concern

70

Water-repellent coating unconfirmed; no PFAS statement.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Motorola Moto Watch 100

Moto

rola Moto Watch 100

Stainless steel case, elastomer band, glass display with waterproof sealing

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade59Good

Elastomer band degradation and oligomer release

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Nickel in stainless steel (contact dermatitis risk)

Limited concern

70
♾️

PFAS

Moderate concern

45
⚠️

Bacterial colonization in band seams

Limited concern

70

Smartwatch with waterproofing.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Garmin Vivoactive 5

Garmin

Vivoactive 5

Glass/silicone band

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade73Good

Silicone band degradation and bacterial colonization

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastic shedding from band

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Charging port corrosion and electrical safety

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Garmin vivosmart 5

Garmin

vivosmart 5

Elastomer band, polymer case

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent

Elastomer degradation and microleaching

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Allergen potential from elastomer additives

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

Garmin

CIRQA Smart Band

Silicone band, stainless steel hardware, waterproofed substrate

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent
⛏️

Stainless steel nickel leaching or allergy risk

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Waterproof seal integrity and bacterial/mold growth

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Garmin Forerunner 70

Garmin

Forerunner 70

Plastic case, elastomer band

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent

Elastomer band degradation

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial growth in band crevices

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Garmin Vivosmart 4

Garmin

Vivosmart 4

Silicone band, plastic/polymer body

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent
🫧

Silicone band degradation and microparticle shedding

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial growth in band crevices and moisture traps

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Garmin Lily 2 Smartwatch

Garmin

Lily 2 Smartwatch

Stainless steel case, composite band, waterproof elastomer seals

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade59Good

Elastomer/silicone band degradation and bacterial colonization

Limited concern

70
♾️

Waterproof elastomer seals (unidentified Teflon-family coating composition)

Limited concern

70

Consumer smartwatch with unspecified waterproofing; limited PFAS data available.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Polar Loop Smart Screen-Free Wearable Health Band

Polar

Loop Smart Screen-Free Wearable Health Band

Elastomer band

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade59Good
🎨

Elastomer additives (colorants, antioxidants, plasticizers)

Limited concern

70
🎨

Allergenic dyes or pigments in band coloring

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial or fungal growth in band crevices

Limited concern

70

Thermal degradation of elastomer when overheated

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Polar Ignite 3 Titanium Smartwatch

Polar

Ignite 3 Titanium Smartwatch

Titanium case, silicone/polymer bands

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent
⚠️

Silicone band skin irritation and bacterial growth

Limited concern

70
⛏️

Adhesive or sealant leaching from band attachment

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Polar Verity Sense Optical Heart Rate Sensor

Polar

Verity Sense Optical Heart Rate Sensor

Optical sensor, proprietary polymers

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent

Optical window polymer clarity degradation

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastics

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Polar Unite Waterproof Fitness Sports Watch

Polar

Unite Waterproof Fitness Sports Watch

Mixed polymers, elastomers, stainless steel

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade73Good

Elastomer degradation and skin contact

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial or mold growth in seal/crevices

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Nickel allergy from stainless steel contact

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Activity Band

Xiaomi

Smart Band 10 Activity Band

Silicone band, metal casing, plastic/elastomer components

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent

Silicone band degradation and bacterial colonization

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Allergenic reactions to silicone or adhesives

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm Aluminum Case Sport Band

Apple

Watch SE 3 GPS 44mm Aluminum Case Sport Band

Aluminum case, fluoroelastomer sport band, ion-x glass

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade26Poor
♾️

PFAS

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Ion-X glass fragmentation

Moderate concern

45

Water resistance method unknown; Apple silent on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm Titanium Case

Apple

Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm Titanium Case

Titanium case, fluoroelastomer seals, composite band

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade28Poor
🏷️

PFAS

Limited concern

70

Elastomer degradation over time

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Nickel or other trace metals in titanium alloy

Limited concern

70

Titanium may lower concern; waterproofing formula remains undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm Aluminum Case Sport Band

Apple

Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm Aluminum Case Sport Band

Aluminum case, fluoroelastomer sport band with water-resistant treatment

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade22Bad
♾️

Fluoroelastomer degradation and VOC release

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial or fungal growth under band

Moderate concern

45
♾️

PFAS

Limited concern

70

Likely lower concern, but Apple discloses no PFAS content.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Apple Watch SE 2nd 40mm Sport

Apple

Watch SE 2nd 40mm Sport

Aluminum case, Ion-X glass, fluoroelastomer sport band

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade32Poor
♾️

Fluoroelastomer band dermal sensitization

Limited concern

70
🏷️

PFAS

Limited concern

70

Waterproof electronics; PFAS in coatings unconfirmed without disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular Aluminum Case

Apple

Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular Aluminum Case

Aluminum case, ion-X glass, fluoroelastomer seals, proprietary coatings

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade22Bad
♾️

PFAS

Limited concern

70
♾️

Fluoroelastomer seal degradation and microfragment release

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Brand transparency and recall responsiveness

Moderate concern

45

Waterproofing methods and PFAS content remain unknown.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Apple Watch Series 7 Aluminum Case Sport Band

Apple

Watch Series 7 Aluminum Case Sport Band

Aluminum case, fluoroelastomer Sport Band

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade28Poor
♾️

Fluoroelastomer band degradation and skin contact

Limited concern

70

Anodized coating degradation

Limited concern

70
♾️

PFAS

Limited concern

70

Waterproof wearable with no PFAS information from Apple.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Withings Unisex Scanwatch Nova Brilliant Edition Watch

Withings

Unisex Scanwatch Nova Brilliant Edition Watch

Stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, fluoroelastomer strap with water resistance coating

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade18Bad
♾️

PFAS

High concern

20
♾️

Fluoroelastomer strap degradation and leaching

Limited concern

70

Smartwatch coating unaddressed; Withings provides no PFAS guidance.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Women's X-Doria Field Band Apple Watch

X-Doria

Women's X-Doria Field Band Apple Watch

Silicone or fluoroelastomer band with waterproof coating

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade28Poor

Waterproof coating degradation and leachables

Limited concern

70
💨

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastic shedding from coating or seams

Limited concern

70

Unknown waterproof finish.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Apple Watch Series 2 Waterproof Case with Band

Apple

Watch Series 2 Waterproof Case with Band

Aluminum, stainless steel, fluoroelastomer seals with unspecified waterproof treatment

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade22Bad
🏷️

Undisclosed waterproof treatment chemistry

Limited concern

70
♾️

Fluoroelastomer seal degradation

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Water contamination if seals fail

Moderate concern

45

Skip this. Unknown waterproof treatment chemistry must be disclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Fossil Men's Gen 6 44mm Stainless Steel and Cork Touchscreen Smart Watch, Stainless steel, Camo (Model, FT

Fossil

Men's Gen 6 44mm Stainless Steel and Cork Touchscreen Smart Watch, Stainless steel, Camo (Model, FT

Stainless steel case, cork accents, unspecified touchscreen coating and water-resistant treatment

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade28Poor
🍳

Waterproofing and water-resistant coating composition

Limited concern

70
🍳

Touchscreen coating (identity unknown)

Limited concern

70

Cork material degradation and microbial growth

Limited concern

70

Stainless steel base lower concern; waterproof treatment composition undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Fintie Bands Protective Case Strap Rugged Sport Band

Fintie

Bands Protective Case Strap Rugged Sport Band

Silicone, elastomer, and fabric composite with water-resistant treatment

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade14Bad
♾️

PFAS

High concern

20

Coating degradation and potential leaching

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial or fungal colonization

Limited concern

70

Sport band likely has water-resistant coating; PFAS undisclosed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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