We unbox and do a quick review of this IP68-rated “Apple Watch” clone (model G104S) that uses the “Da Fit” app. It was bought specifically for swimming because the picture in the store ad shows a swimmer and it says IP68! But what does IP68 actually mean? Is it better than IP67? And would you trust the “Da Fit” app (privacy and security concerns)?
Let’s break it down! When IP67 is claimed, the “6” means dust-tight, while “7” means “protected against continuous immersion in 1m water for 30 minutes”. However, IP68 has no strict requirements, only that it is more than IP67 (either in time and/or depth). It is up to a manufacturer to decide on test conditions, and still claim IP68 on a marginal improvement (e.g. 1.1m for 30 minutes, or 1m for 35 minutes). IP67 is not rated for swimming, and since we don’t know the IP68 test conditions on most of these cheap smartwatches, I wouldn’t trust swimming in them either!
Even though the watch may be able to sit in 1m of fresh water for 30 minutes in a lab, swimming is much harsher due to pressure from movement, diving and jumping, exposure to chlorine or salt water, and wear and tear on the watch over time. So would you trust swimming with this IP68-rated Apple Watch Clone? If you have one, let me know in the comments how it has held up! If you would like to buy one of your own to find out, use the Amazon links below:
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