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Best Apple Watch Band
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Photograph: Adrienne So Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Nike Sport Loop $49 Apple
When you buy your Apple Watch, you get to choose a band at checkout. I find textile and metal (stainless steel or titanium) bands to be more comfortable and fashionable than fluoroelastomer bands, which tend to be rigid and can irritate your skin. I love the Nike Sport Loop so much that it's been my everyday band for six years, and I ended up buying it in two colors: navy blue and black. Made from recycled polyester, Spandex, and nylon, it's soft, breathable, and easy to hand-wash. The Velcro pull tab makes it as adjustable as a band can get, and it's easy to fasten with one hand. Apple doesn't advertise any water resistance, but I've swum with it multiple times; after rinsing it off and letting it air dry, it looked brand new. The yarn is reflective if you're running at night, though it is subtle.
The band comes in five colors and three case sizes, which makes it compatible with most versions of the Apple Watch. If you're shopping for a leather band, Konsu NYC makes a gorgeous strap, too. For more recommendations, check out our Best Apple Watch Bands guide.
Best Charging Stand
Photograph: Simon Hill
Photograph: Simon Hill
Photograph: Simon Hill Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Nomad Stand One Max $159 Nomad
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