The 8 Best Third-Party Apple Watch Straps.
Your Apple Watch with the same black sport band looks pretty dull. If you like accessories, you can switch between different straps and watch faces depending on the occasion and your outfit. A stainless steel bracelet for work, a leather strap for a party or a colorful nylon strap for a weekend.
Apple themselves would be more than happy to sell you a band or six. But Apple sports tapes start at $ 49 and the Milanese loop is $ 99. But you don’t have to spend as much to get the same good group. There are many third-party Apple Watch bands that you can find in the $ 10- $ 50 range.
Apple Watch straps come in two sizes, a smaller one for the 38mm / 40mm models and a larger one for the 42/44mm models (these two sizes support the Apple Watch series). And don’t worry, replacing these watch straps only takes a couple of seconds and doesn’t require any tools (more on that later).
Here are the best third-party Apple Watch bands you should buy.
Belkin Classic leather belt
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a beautiful watchband is, of course, a leather strap. When it comes to leather straps, there is a huge variety. You can use different patterns and textures. But nothing beats a simple and soft tan.
Belkin offers a comfortable, lightweight leather strap that costs less than $ 10 and is available in three different colors.
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Mifa Leather Band
If you’re looking for a thicker, more stylish leather strap, check out the Mifa Leather Strap ($ 25). It is made of genuine leather, is 3mm thick and has a black buckle that gives it a stylish look.
Kades Stainless Steel Link bracelet
The official Apple Link stainless steel bracelet costs a whopping $ 349. But you don’t have to pay nearly as much if you choose the third-party option. The stainless steel Kades bracelet with links costs less than $ 25 and looks much the same.
It comes in silver and black and has a classic double-button folding clasp that locks into place and is hidden under the strap. It is made of 304L stainless steel with precision milling.
This gives it a smooth surface while remaining strong and durable. And like Apple’s version, it comes with a link removal kit. This way you can remove the links and make the strap shorter (or longer) for a better fit.
MCORS Milanese episode
Usually, when you choose a more stylish steel bracelet, you lose colors. But MCORS ‘Milanese Loop gives you a classy look and comes in eight color options (including rose gold, gold, silver, and black).
MCORS Milanese Loop has a mesh construction made of stainless steel and offers an adjustable magnetic body. There is no clasp here. A magnet holds the strap in place. The MCORS Milanese Loop for under $ 15 is only a fraction of the cost of the $ 99 Apple Milanese Loop.
QIENGO sports loop belt
What’s better than one watch strap? Four watch straps. Apple Sports Loop nylon straps are known for their lightweight, breathable and versatile design. QIENGO Sports Loop straps offer the same features at a much lower cost.
For just $ 16, you can get a pack of four Apple Watch Bands in different colors and patterns (the rainbow color is our favorite).
Fintie Nylon Sport Belt (42mm / 44mm)
The nylon tape is very lightweight and absorbs moisture and sweat well. This makes it easy to wear throughout the day. If you don’t like the sporty loop design and prefer the classic buckle style, you’ll be glad to know that you can get a nylon version as well.
Fintie makes a very nice nylon strap for the 42/44 mm Apple Watch models. They come in a variety of colors including gray, red, black, olive, navy blue, camouflage, and more.
They are knitted from the same breathable nylon and equipped with a black stainless steel buckle. You can buy a Fintie nylon sports strap in any color for under $ 11.
Tobif Apple Watch Silicone Band
The standard Apple Watch sports strap, made from soft silicone and a comfortable case, is an instant classic. While this is a great versatile bracelet that comes in a variety of colors, it’s also quite expensive at $ 49 apiece.
Tobif’s silicone strap gives you the same soft silicone finish and the same locking and pinching mechanism for under $ 13. And for that price, you get a pack of four Apple Watch Bands. You will find many classic colors such as black, navy blue, pink, gray, wine red and more.
Zsuoop sports bracelet
By creating the Apple Nike Watch Band, Apple took the already popular sports band and added air vents to it. This made the silicone tape even more breathable and opened up new possibilities for colorful patterns.
If you love this design and don’t want to pay an exorbitant price for official Apple bands, get the Zsuoop’s Sport Watch Band kits. You get two different ribbons in different colors and patterns (with different strap colors and accents for the air holes). Two different sizes of Apple Watch packs cost less than $ 11.
How to change the strap of the Apple Watch
As we mentioned above, replacing the Apple Watch band takes a couple of seconds and you don’t need any special tools.
- Remove Apple Watch from your wrist and rotate it.
- Hold down the strap release button, which is directly above the strap.
- Then just slide the strap left or right to remove it.
- Now take a new strap and make sure it fits correctly. Press and hold the strap release button and insert the new strap into place. Then release the strap release button. You will hear a pleasant click. This indicates that the strap is secured in place.
- Now repeat the process for the other side.
And that’s how you changed the Apple Watch strap. Easy, right? This is why you can buy multiple straps and even carry them in your bag to change depending on what you do (it would be especially helpful to carry a sports bracelet with you that you can switch to during your workout).
What’s your favorite Apple Watch band? Share with us in the comments below.
The next step after installing accessories on your Apple Watch? Check out the best Apple Watch apps and update your Apple Watch for the latest features!
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