Speedo Men's Essential 16" Watershort Swim Trunks Swimmers Arctic Glass
Reviewed 30 August 2026 · price checked live
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We track Speedo Men's Essential 16" Watershort Swim Trunks Swimmers alongside 46 other men products, comparing it on rating, how many people have rated it and what it currently costs. According to the listing: The Essentials Watershort offers a classic swim style you know you can rely on. These swim trunks are both stylish and practical offering a combination of coverage and comfort for training s. A side pocket drainage system ensures that these swimming shorts stay comfortable, even when wet. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.4 out of 5 from 7,818 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- Speedo
- Amazon rating
- 4.4 / 5 from 7,818 ratings
- vs Men
- level with the category median of 4.4
- Rank in category
- 23 of 47 rated men we track
- Price position
- Mid-priced (category spans £5.65 to £60.00)
- How proven
- Moderate review volume
How it compares in Men
Across the 47 rated men products we track, the typical score is 4.4 out of 5. This one sits at 4.4, which is around the middle of the category. Ratings alone will not separate it from its rivals here, so price and the specifics below matter more than the star count.
It carries 7,818 ratings against a category median of 7,818. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the middle third of a category running from £5.65 to £60.00, where the midpoint is about £19.99. That is the part of the range where most sensible buys sit, neither cutting corners nor paying for the name.
Worked out from the 47 men products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- QUALITY & COMFORT: The Essentials Watershort offers a classic swim style you know you can rely on. These swim trunks are both stylish and practical offering a combination of coverage and comfort for training sessions or lessons
- FEEL GOOD, SWIM GOOD: A side pocket drainage system ensures that these swimming shorts stay comfortable, even when wet, whilst a drawstring waist provides extra comfort and security for long or short days by the water
- POWER FABRIC: Our new 100% Recycled Nylon fabric is lightweight and comfortable as well as good for the environment, making this short the ideal choice for the pool or beach
- MAKING WAVES: Since our founding in Australia in 1928, we have been passionate about life in & around the water. Our mission is to inspire people to swim whether it's for training, racing, fitness or fun & make every moment in the water better
