The Fine PrintNothing here was tested in a lab. Every line below is a synthesis of what verified buyers report in their own reviews, including the complaints, which is the part most roundups leave out.
| Product | Pack / fits | Rating | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rethuen Large Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch, 2Pack... | 2-pack, floats | 4.6 (158) | One reviewer said the touchscreen didn't always respond well through the material while taking photos. |
| acer Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch 2-Pack | 2-pack, floats | 4.5 (97) | One reviewer said water still got in even after sealing it correctly. |
| Niveaya Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch, 2 Pack Up... | 2-pack, fits 8.5", floats | 4.5 (89) | One reviewer said water got inside theirs and their phone had to be dried out for days. |
| Waterproof Phone Pouch 2-Pack | 2-pack | 4.5 (31) | One reviewer said the pouches fell a bit short of expectations for a beach and snorkeling trip, even though the double-space... |
| Underwater Phone Case for Snorkeling | - | 3.8 (84) | A couple of reviewers say it can be hard to tell if the case is fully sealed before going in. |
All 5, in detail
Rethuen Large Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch, 2Pack Cell Phone Dry Bag
Reviewers say it kept their phones completely dry through trips to Cancun and Niagara Falls.
The catch. One reviewer said the touchscreen didn't always respond well through the material while taking photos.
acer Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch 2-Pack
Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch One, reviewers say it keeps phones fully dry through long stretches in the pool or river.
The catch. One reviewer said water still got in even after sealing it correctly.
Niveaya Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch, 2 Pack Up to 8.5 Inch
Reviewers say it kept their phone completely dry on kayaking trips, river rafting, and multi-day boat trips.
The catch. One reviewer said water got inside theirs and their phone had to be dried out for days.
Waterproof Phone Pouch 2-Pack
Waterproof Phone Pouch Reviewers say it kept phones completely dry through hours submerged at theme parks, pools, and snorkeling trips.
The catch. One reviewer said the pouches fell a bit short of expectations for a beach and snorkeling trip, even though the double-space design itself worked as advertised.
Underwater Phone Case for Snorkeling
Underwater Phone Case for Snorkeling One, reviewers say it kept their phone completely dry through days of snorkeling and diving.
The catch. A couple of reviewers say it can be hard to tell if the case is fully sealed before going in.