Apple Watch Sports armband - best choice for sports and traveling?

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Apple Watch Sports armband is practical for everyone who wants to use their smartwatch for sports, travel and many other activities. The sturdy loop for the sports watch is comfortable, durable and cannot be broken easily. What models are there? And how do original bracelets from third-party providers differ? We give have several Apple Watch Tried sports armbands for you in the test.

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After 10 kilometers of jogging on the beach, as a runner you are not only sweaty and exhausted, but also your sports armband Apple Watch has to suffer a lot during daily exercise. The smartwatch is always with you during tough sporting activities as well as when traveling and in everyday life. Sweat during sports, sand on the beach and salt water put the Sports Watch and the bracelet properly.

While you can wear the watch in the office with an elegant leather bracelet or Milanese bracelet perfectly with a shirt and suit, you should avoid these expensive and sensitive bracelets when doing sports and other activities in order to protect them. Theoretically you can still do sports with the Milanese bracelet - but with an expensive leather bracelet you should definitely avoid it and instead use one Apple Watch Fall back on sports bracelet.

But which one Apple Watch Sports armbands are best for activities? There are numerous models with which you can go jogging with the Apple Watch, cycling, Nordic walking, Hiking and trekking, swimming, while Surfing and SUP as well as several other activities makes a really good figure.

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Bestseller no. 1
Upeak Sport Bracelet Compatible with Apple Watch Bracelet 44mm 45mm 49mm 42mm 40mm 41mm 38mm, Breathable Silicone Double Hole Band, for iWatch Ultra SE Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2, L, Charcoal/Black
10.518 reviews
Upeak Sport Bracelet Compatible with Apple Watch Bracelet 44mm 45mm 49mm 42mm 40mm 41mm 38mm, Breathable Silicone Double Hole Band, for iWatch Ultra SE Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2, L, Charcoal/Black*
  • 💡 【Compatibility】: Upeak sport armband is for Apple Watch...
  • 💡 【Double Hole Ring Buckle Design & Firmly Installed】: The…
  • 💡 【Small Hole Design & Breathable Wearing】: The…
ServicesBestseller no. 2
Apple Watch Band – Sport Band – 41 mm – Midnight – S/M*
  • The sports bracelet made of a special high-performance fluoroelastomer is…
  • The soft, dense material feels good against the skin and…
  • And the innovative closure ensures that everything fits well.
Bestseller no. 3
Sport bracelet for Apple Watch Bracelet 40mm 41mm 38mm 44mm 45mm 42mm 49mm Men/Women, Replacement Soft Silicone Band for iWatch Bracelets Apple Band Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 se Ultra/2 Strap, Polar Star*
  • 【Compatible Models】: Double clasp sports bracelet for Apple...
  • 【Design Inspiration】: When wearing sports bracelet for Apple watch...
  • 【Easy Installation】: The watch strap for IWatch is attached to both…
Bestseller no. 4
Epova Sport Bracelet Compatible with Apple Watch Bracelet 42mm 44mm 45mm 49mm, Breathable Soft Silicone Replacement Bracelet Compatible with iWatch SE Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Ultra, Charcoal/Black*
  • 【Compatible Model】Epova Sport silicone wristbands fit for…
  • 【Size recommendation】Size 38mm/40mm/41mm-S/M, perfect fit…
  • 【Soft Silicone Material】Epova Bands for Apple Watch are made…
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Maledan Nylon Strap Compatible with Apple Watch Bracelet 44mm 38mm 42mm 40mm 41mm 45mm 49mm, Adjustable Sports Bracelet Compatible with iWatch Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SE, 38mm/40mm/41mm, Black*
  • 【Compatible Models & Size】Maledan Soft Nylon Watch Strap…
  • 【Latest Velcro Design】 The solo loop bracelet is compatible with…
  • 【Premium Nylon Material】 This sports armband for Apple Watch...
Bestseller no. 6
Yoohoo nylon bracelet compatible with Apple Watch Bracelet 40 mm 41 mm 38 mm 44 mm 45 mm 49 mm 42 mm for women/men, adjustable sports bracelet compatible with iWatch SE Ultra Ultra2 Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1*
  • Compatible Models: Yoohoo nylon bracelet are compatible with Apple...
  • Adjustable size: The strap is equipped with Velcro fastener, you…
  • High-quality material: The nylon sports watch strap is made of mesh coils…
Bestseller no. 7
CeMiKa Compatible with Apple Watch Bracelet 41 mm 40 mm 38 mm, replacement silicone sports bracelets compatible with iWatch bracelet series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SE, 38 mm/40 mm/41 mm-M/L, black*
  • 【Compatibility】 The silicone sports wristbands are compatible with…
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Apple Watch Sports armband or sport loop – which is better?

Currently there are Apple Watch two different bracelets that are ideal for sports and can easily be mixed up. For one thing, it is Apple Watch Sports bracelet and on the other hand that Apple Watch Sport loop. While the former is made of a tough, rubber-like material (fluoroelastomer), the latter is made of a durable nylon fabric (woven nylon, two-ply).

Apple Watch Sport Loop Test: The robust bracelet had to show what it can do in the sea. Apple Watch Sport loop test experiences test report sports bracelet
Apple Watch Sport Loop Test: The robust bracelet had to show what it can do in the sea.

The material of the Sport Loop is breathable and transports moisture to the outside. Both bracelets are equally suitable for sports activities. They differ in material and locking technology. While the normal Apple Watch Sports armband has punched holes into which a small metal clasp fits Apple Watch Sport Loop has a Velcro fastener that can be continuously adjusted. This is how the fit can be optimized.

The original Apple Watch Sport Loop is our favorite among the numerous sports bracelets for that Apple Watch. Photo: Sascha Tegtmeyer
The original Apple Watch Sport Loop is our favorite among the numerous sports bracelets for that Apple Watch. Photo: Sascha Tegtmeyer

Which of these two bracelets you like better is to a good extent matter of taste, We own the Original Sport Loop, a third-party Sport Loop, and two original Black and White Original Sports Wristbands and a third-party punched sports wristband. Our Favourite is very clear and by far that Apple Watch Sport Loop Original in black, which in our opinion is simply the most comfortable and pleasant bracelet for the Apple Watch is at all. We now have a personal one Collectionwhich consists of just under a dozen bracelets. So if it's up to us, clear buy recommendation for the Sport Loop.

Hello, I'm Sascha Tobias Tegtmeyer from Hamburg - and a real beach child with heart and soul! Sea fan, travel lover and always up for an adventure. On my travel blog Just-Wanderlust.com and the social media channels of Strandkind Travels, I combine my love of traveling and nature with a passion for water sports such as stand-up paddling, diving and surfing. I am a journalist, author and blogger - and I am naturally curious when I get to know new travel destinations and then write about them in detail. As a technology fan, when I'm traveling with my family or alone, I'm always happy to bring a few travel gadgets with me for testing purposes. My favorite travel countries, which I also prefer to write about in my travel blog: USA, Thailand and Maldives.
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Hello, I am Sascha Tobias Tegtmeyer from Hamburg – and a real beach child with heart and soul! Sea fan, travel lover and always up for an adventure. On my travel blog Just-Wanderlust.com and the social media channels of Strandkind Travels, I combine my love of traveling and nature with a passion for water sports such as stand-up paddling, diving and surfing. I am a journalist, author and blogger - and I am naturally curious when I get to know new travel destinations and then write about them in detail. As a technology fan, when I'm traveling with my family or alone, I'm always happy to bring a few travel gadgets with me for testing purposes. My favorite travel countries, which I also prefer to write about in my travel blog: USA, Thailand and Maldives.

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Original sports bracelet from Apple or choose a third party?

Many wonder if they are with you Apple Watch Sports bracelet should choose an original model or a third-party product. I can only say the following about this: The original bracelets from Apple entsprechen highest quality, Our Apple Watch Sport Loop has been worn almost every day for a year and a half and still looks like new, as if we had just taken it out of the box. In contrast, the purchase price is also relatively high. We paid 59 euros for our band.

Flexible: the original Apple Watch Sports armband is pretty robust. Photo: Sascha Tegtmeyer
Flexible: the original Apple Watch Sports armband is pretty robust. Photo: Sascha Tegtmeyer

For both the sports bracelet and the sport loop, there are a number of cheap third-party alternatives in every imaginable way Colors and designs. These bracelets sometimes cost a fraction of the original bracelets. We also bought and tried several of these models. They are basically right well processedbut not as finely worked as the originals. The closures are often not quite as good and with prolonged wearing time you use it clearly and become partially brittle.

Basically, you should think about whether you spend a lot on an original bracelet or prefer to change more often and invest a little less for a third party. Of course you can do it as we do - and both original as well as third-party providers.

Overview – ours Apple Watch Sports wristbands favorites

Wristbands for smartwatches are available in all imaginable colors and shapes - you get a complete overview here (partner link). We present you ours below Apple Watch Sports armband favorites at a glance. 

1. Apple Watch Sport loop

By far our favorite - sits incredibly comfortably, is breathable and is absolutely suitable for everyday use - so it can also be worn in the office. There are of course in 40mm and 4mm. Besides, that is Apple Watch Sport Loop available in many great colors for women and men. 

Bestseller no. 1
Yoohoo nylon bracelet compatible with Apple Watch Bracelet 40 mm 41 mm 38 mm 44 mm 45 mm 49 mm 42 mm for women/men, adjustable sports bracelet compatible with iWatch SE Ultra Ultra2 Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1*
  • Compatible Models: Yoohoo nylon bracelet are compatible with Apple...
  • Adjustable size: The strap has Velcro fastening, you ...
  • High-quality material: The nylon sports watch strap is made of mesh coils...
ServicesBestseller no. 2
Apple Watch Band - Sport Loop - 45 mm - Winter Blue - Regular*
  • The Sport Loop is soft, breathable and lightweight. With his...
  • The two-layer nylon fabric has dense meshes on the inside....
  • The fabric consists of 82% recycled yarns, some of which...
Bestseller no. 3
Apple Watch Band - Sport Loop - 41 mm - Pale Mint - One Size*
  • The Sport Loop is soft, breathable and lightweight.
  • With its Velcro fastener you can do it quickly and easily...
  • The two-layer nylon fabric has dense meshes on the inside....

2. Apple Watch Sport Armband

The classic among the Apple Watch Sports bracelets - very robust, timeless design and comfortable to wear. 

Bestseller no. 1
Upeak Sport Bracelet Compatible with Apple Watch Bracelet 44mm 45mm 49mm 42mm 40mm 41mm 38mm, Breathable Silicone Double Hole Band, for iWatch Ultra SE Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2, L, Charcoal/Black
10.518 reviews
Upeak Sport Bracelet Compatible with Apple Watch Bracelet 44mm 45mm 49mm 42mm 40mm 41mm 38mm, Breathable Silicone Double Hole Band, for iWatch Ultra SE Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2, L, Charcoal/Black*
  • 💡 【Compatibility】: Upeak sport armband is for Apple Watch...
  • 💡 【Double Hole Ring Buckle Design & Firmly Installed】: The...
  • 💡 【Design with small holes & breathable wear】: The ...
ServicesBestseller no. 2
Apple Watch Band - Sport Bracelet - 41 mm - Midnight - S/M*
  • The sports bracelet made of a special high-performance fluoroelastomer is ...
  • The soft, dense material feels good on the skin and ...
  • And the innovative closure ensures that everything fits well.
Bestseller no. 3
Sport bracelet for Apple Watch Bracelet 40mm 41mm 38mm 44mm 45mm 42mm 49mm Men/Women, Replacement Soft Silicone Band for iWatch Bracelets Apple Band Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 se Ultra/2 Strap, Polar Star*
  • 【Compatible Models】: Double clasp sports bracelet for Apple...
  • 【Design Inspiration】: When wearing sports bracelet for Apple watch...
  • 【Easy installation】: The watch strap for IWatch is attached to both ...

3. Apple Watch Nike sports bracelet

The bracelet for true thoroughbred athletes. It is very similar to the ordinary sports strap, but has a lot of punched holes for increased breathability. 

ServicesBestseller no. 1
Dirrelo 5 Piece Sport Bracelet Compatible With Apple Watch Bracelet 44mm 49mm 45mm 42mm, Soft Breathable Silicone Strap for iWatch Series 9/8/Ultra/Ultra 2/7/SE/6/5/4/3/2/1, Dark Color B, L*
  • Convenient & Lightweight: This replacement strap compatible with Apple Watch 44mm ...
  • Double Hole Snap Buckle & Easy to Install: The...
  • Air holes design & fit for sports: This sports bracelet...
Bestseller no. 2
Upeak Sport Bracelet Compatible with Apple Watch Bracelet 44mm 45mm 49mm 42mm 40mm 41mm 38mm, Breathable Silicone Double Hole Band, for iWatch Ultra SE Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2, L, White/Black*
  • 💡 【Compatibility】: Upeak sport armband is for Apple Watch...
  • 💡 【Double Hole Ring Buckle Design & Firmly Installed】: The...
  • 💡 【Design with small holes & breathable wear】: The ...
Bestseller no. 3
DMVEIMAL sports armband for Apple Watch Bracelet 40 mm 41 mm 44 mm 45 mm 49 mm iWatch bracelets 38 mm 42 mm men/women, soft breathable silicone band for Apple Band Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Se Ultra/2 Nike+
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DMVEIMAL sports armband for Apple Watch Bracelet 40mm 41mm 44mm 45mm 49mm iWatch Bracelets 38mm 42mm Men/Women, Soft Breathable Silicone Band for Apple Band Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Se Ultra/2 Nike+*
  • 【Compatible models】: Two-tone sports armband with ...
  • 【Design Inspiration】: When wearing the sports armband for Apple...
  • 【Easy installation】: The watch strap for iWatch is attached to ...

4. Apple Watch Solo loop

The Apple Watch Solo Loop is the bracelet that appears to be made of one piece and promises a particularly good hold on the arm. The only disadvantage: You first have to find the right size, it's not that easy. 

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Charlam 2 pieces braided bracelet compatible with Apple Watch Bracelet 40mm 41mm 38mm, Elastic Nylon Band Solo Loop Sport Bracelets for iWatch Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SE Ultra, Women Men*
  • Band size: The nylon band is very suitable for Apple Watch...
  • All-day comfort with premium elastic nylon: The braided ...
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Solo Loop Braided Bracelet Compatible With Apple Watch 38mm 40mm 41mm, Nylon Elastic Band for Apple Watch 9 8 SE 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, Sand Pink/Polarstern S*
  • Size: 38mm/40mm/41mm XS is for a wrist of 135mm-150mm....
  • Compatibility: The elastic braided bracelet is compatible with...
  • Without closure, without allergy: That Apple Watch Bracelet consists of...
ServicesBestseller no. 3
CeMiKa Braided Bracelet Compatible with Apple Watch Bracelet 45mm 44mm 42mm 49mm for Women Men, Elastic Solo Loop Nylon Bracelet for iWatch Series 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SE Ultra 2, Black*
  • Compatible models - CeMiKa braided Apple Watch Bracelet are...
  • Pleasant Material – This Apple Watch Bracelet 45mm is made of...
  • Freely adjustable – This elegant Apple Watch Series 8 bracelet 45mm...

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The best Apple Watch Sports armbands – which models are convincing?

My detailed conclusion

For the models of Apple Watch There is an endless variety of sports armbands. The nice thing about it is that the bracelets can be used consistently from the first model to the 9 series. For this reason, we now have almost a dozen Apple Watch Accumulated bracelets, several of which are original and others from third parties. From our experience we can now say that the original Apple Watch Sports bracelets are of very high quality and last a particularly long time. Should you still have a problem with the bracelet, you can easily contact the Apple Contact support and get quick help and, if necessary, an exchange. In return, the original bracelets often cost a little more.

The quality of the third-party models is not bad, but you can tell a difference. Sometimes the clasp doesn't fit properly, the bracelet doesn't sit comfortably and it often wears out faster. But if you accept that, you will in many cases also get a very good price-performance ratio from third-party providers because the acquisition costs are lower. At this point we can only recommend our approach: a mix of original ones Apple Watch Sports bracelets and those from third parties to choose. So you get a bit of variety on your wrist and always have a great bracelet for your loved one Gadget ready.

What Apple Watch Bracelets do you use? Share your experiences in the comments.

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