Apple Watch Ultra - Best Bands and Straps (3rd Party / Aftermarket)

We review the best Apple Watch Ultra bands and straps including metal bracelets. Links below:
1 - Alpine Loop Band - geni.us/alpine
2 - Rugged Strap - geni.us/ruggedstrap
3 - Braided Solo Loop - geni.us/sololoop
4 - Nylon Sport Loop - geni.us/Sportsloop
5 - Stainless Steel Link Bracelet - geni.us/steelLink
6 - Steel Link Band (Best Buy) - bestbuy.7tiv.net/AovGd1
7 - Light Grey Titanium Band (upgraded better matching) - geni.us/titanium
8 - Dark Gray Titanium Band - geni.us/titaniumgrey
9 - Space Gray Metal Band - geni.us/spacegrey
Timestamps:
0:00-0:31 - Intro
0:30-2:37 - Nylon Straps
2:37-4:07 - Silver Metal Bracelet
4:07-5:08 - Dark Metal Bracelet

[@heyramineni]

I just love the way this video is made. Straight to the point with no nonsense. 👏🏼

[@AimWithPurpose]

Love it!! Keep these videos coming!!

[@SmartwatchMe]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MicahsRants]

Great content! I’m adding a few of these to my Ultra!

[@ThugByChoice]

Excellent video thank you so much for making it 🙏🏾

[@SmartwatchMe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaimel2037]

That first silver bracelet is 👌 great vid!

[@SmartwatchMe]

Thanks! 👍

[@MegaBISP]

amazing video! thank you!

[@SmartwatchMe]

Glad you liked it!

[@KingTechHD]

Like the metal bands on this. Thank you

[@SmartwatchMe]

Yea the metal bands on the Ultra are real nice!

[@BKO00223]

Good plans thanks

Great video thanks 😃

[@SmartwatchMe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gamesandcolors7394]

The silver link bracelet looks the best

[@MacAutomationTips]

I bought two Braided Loop bands from Amazon for my Apple Watch 5. Totally a good deal. I will never pay $100 outright for a Watch band. Thanks for your video review. I’m still thinking about buying the Ultra, but I keep thinking they’re gonna bring out a thinner model next year.

[@SmartwatchMe]

You're welcome! Yes totally agree many of the aftermarket bands are a great deal, while they are not the perfect quality of the ones from Apple, for less than 1/4 of the price they do the job great. And yes the Ultra is a very chunky watch. We also hope they release a new thinner (maybe Apple Watch Nano or Mini) that's thinner... maybe even round! Really like the design of the new Pixel Watch. If only Apple could make something similar...

[@MaazJilani]

Thank you!

[@SmartwatchMe]

Glad you enjoyed

[@thomasmeyer5641]

Looks good but I will say that I have been using Epic Watch Bands for years and their quality and customer service have been outstanding, and they have a lot of options for your needs and style.

[@alexcruz6924]

Genius Amazon reseller idea. 👏🏼

[@ROBB_DEEP]

It’s #6️⃣ for me! 😍 Also, it’s $20 now instead of $40. 😁

[@ChrisCo813]

The black & grey trail loop is what I bought and I love it!! Also NOMAD HAS THE BEST THIRD PARTY BANDS PERIOD!

[@slamandjam2]

The braided Solo Loop and the Apple Link Bracelet (or at least a good replica) are the best on the Ultra. The red braided Solo Loop especially is stunning. It's my daily driver right now

[@Frank-xp3xd]

I like the braided Solo Loop but it looks a little narrow on the Ultra.

[@slamandjam2]

@@Frank-xp3xd I feel like it looks perfect since it tapers from wide to narrow. The official one does anyway, idk about the knockoffs. Something like the sport loop definitely does look too narrow though

[@TristanPope]

I feel like the braided solo loop is too loose to hold the heavier watch.

[@FQ8]

Ordered the Best Buy band. Got it for $19.99...thanks!

[@SmartwatchMe]

Awesome, good deal! Glad it helped you

[@BlindGuy39]

Hi Guys, could you do a review on the infinityloop titanium link bracelet for Apple Watch ultra? Like to see what ye think 👍🏻

[@nickdawes8712]

Hmm the link to watch strap 5 takes you to different watch ?

[@withddonggo]

he knows what we wanna know

[@savuthydy9304]

Nice video

[@SmartwatchMe]

Thanks!

[@PrepperDino]

Can you help me find a White ceramic ultra Apple band, I really need one… thank you so much

[@andreatel90]

Looks like the Ultra really fits your wrist! Which is your wrist circumference? Still debating between AW8 vs Ultra

[@SmartwatchMe]

Yes it does! Wrist in the video is 7 inches in circumference

[@29saim]

does the number 5 stainless steel band make noise? i dont want to buy it and get surprised with some cheap metal band sound. even if it looks absolutely perfect

[@Cowboy210z]

Can you do a a review on the titanium one

[@SmartwatchMe]

Yes, more videos coming on the metal link bracelets!

[@monster83114]

What is the width of the links on the metal band that looks like apples band?

[@_AVStudio_]

What is the name of the extension at the top right of the timestamp: 3:07?

[@thetruth7089]

I got the silver band #5 it’s amazing and high quality 😊

[@pvdgucht]

Wanna see the nomad titanium bracelet on the ultra

[@SmartwatchMe]

Trying to get one... it's impossible!

[@thundergod2828]

Which Apple Watch model is that

[@MrKvnnTV]

No gold color bands?

[@meinhendl]

I ask for help : please can anybody tell me the name of the watchface at 3:01 ? thank you !

[@IamRasmux]

The link for #7 shows a darker band, can anyone give me the correct link, thanks love the vid

[@SmartwatchMe]

Looks like it might have sold out quickly, now the vendor is showing the black one instead 😟. We'll keep an eye out and keep the links updated

[@Logan-ix8vh]

@@SmartwatchMe I just purchased the titanium LOOKING one 1 hour ago I saw they had one left and pulled the trigger quick. But I’m seeing that they had no more about 8 days ago with the last comment being 13 hours ago guess I got fortunate 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@markmorris6721]

Is there a band like the G-SHOCK has that fill in the side gap

[@SmartwatchMe]

Maybe... haven't seen one, will look more!

[@JayR305TheChosenOne]

How is the quality how long before the color star fading away

[@SmartwatchMe]

We will see! Follow up videos to come

[@pegcity4eva]

Hint you can get those bands on ali for like 4 bucks

[@MrJose021292]

Link

[@user-qn6yt3zx3w]

Anyone know what watchface that is at 4:07 ? Can't seem to find/recreate it on my ultra

[@_AVStudio_]

This watchface is called "Utility".

[@BigRalphN]

I have tried to order those alpine loops on two different occasions. Both times they never shipped and canceled. Try a different source.

[@SmartwatchMe]

Dang. Did you order them on Amazon?

[@BigRalphN]

@@SmartwatchMe yes. It was weird.

[@billwilliford4577]

The link for #7 seems to be off. It doesn't seem to match what you were showing.

[@Logan-ix8vh]

What do you mean the band itself not matching or the link for the band to Amazon . Look at the review for the band on Amazon a guy posted a picture of the band and the watch looks like a really good match if not better than all the others but I did just buy the last one (site said only one left) didn’t waste no time after I saw his picture and love the way it looks like a thicker band . The one for Best Buy review guy says his pins popped out . Couldn’t pull the trigger on that one.

[@SmartwatchMe]

The issue is that some of these Amazon vendors will change the product in the listing, instead of making a new listing. So one day it can be one band and the next day it can be a different one. We will keep an eye and work to keep the links in the description as up to date as possible!

[@aumPutnik]

Да,мне нравится.

[@sp2435]

Mine came with the alpine loop band. Extremely difficult to take on and off.

[@stevemuzak8526]

3:57 It's not titanium at all.

[@stevemuzak8526]

#7 link is wrong.

[@arianasanjana2528]

Thank you...may Allah bless you

[@Silentknight052]

Nomad have the best

[@jdecicco91]

Your light titanium link seems broken. Leads to a dark titanium band.

[@SmartwatchMe]

Looks like the vendors are selling out and changing the listings! We'll keep an eye on it...

[@FreddyGonzales1986_]

# 6 band from best buy says it’s for 42mm watches…will that fit the Ultra?

[@peddyboy5642]

👍

[@rubentxu13]

🎉

[@feversol]

The Bestbuy stainless steel is now $19.99, BUT ! “Stainless steel material Offers durability and comfort. Not recommended for wear in water.” I’ve worn stainless steel for over 50 years. Water does not affect real stainless steel. Guess one must read the little print…always.

[@jebaker2]

Leather?

[@SmartwatchMe]

We will do leather bands review for the Apple Watch separately!

[@MrSamPhoenix]

The thing I don’t understand is how most of the metal bands don’t have a quick release mechanism for an easy resized fit.

[@SmartwatchMe]

Yes we agree, must be more cost to manufacture. I guess for most people you'll only resize it once and maybe never again?

[@MrSamPhoenix]

@@SmartwatchMe I guess so. But it’s the only reason I don’t buy these metal bands.

[@cristiandinicuta7897]

@@MrSamPhoenix I’ve found on AliExpress an 1-1 replica with quick release for 30 bucks.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

@@cristiandinicuta7897 nice, do you have a link?

[@tvajato]

Apple Watch Ultra Tecnologia G Shock

[@rammoh07]

so how did you get the Alpine loop bands from the seller? It says on amazon that it would be delivered only next month.. Are you legit or a scam?

[@atl3630]

I’m getting mine right away because I ordered them 2 days ago before everyone else.

[@SmartwatchMe]

Looks like these vendors are selling out quickly due to the demand

[@BenJamin-jc4jm]

it is not made of titanium considering the price

[@corybourrier9722]

I highly recommend to not use different metals in the titanium, this will cause serious oxidation over time! Look up dissimilar metals and oxidation!! Great video man sending good vibes from Winnipeg!!! 😎 💪

[@SmartwatchMe]

Hey Cory, interesting point you make. I wonder if the steel bands on the Ultra would actually cause oxidation over time. This might be something for us to test...

[@phongtran-rq3gk]

Need more info on this !

[@vdbmario]

I would like more info on this

[@250MotoMark]

Why did I hear Velcro crap at 1:38

[@SmartwatchMe]

You heard crap alright

[@espressomatic]

None of the knock-off Alpine bands are available in different LENGTHS. This is going to be a big problem for anyone with small or large wrists and they won't fit like the Apple originals (available in 3 lengths)

[@SmartwatchMe]

They are starting to be now, you can find them in Large and XL!

[@Ghettofinger]

Those are cheap, but I wouldn't say it's the "best", I think the Nomad Titanium Band is probably much better than all of these.

[@irekfilms]

AliExpress is cheaper than Amazon !

[@SmartwatchMe]

Yes but it's no Prime shipping! If you're willing to wait...

[@KerringtonF]

Would love to see more feminine styles, please!

[@fecalfetus7902]

It's not even about affordability. It's just I'm not paying $100 for cheap fabric $30 bands

[@justforthetv]

Yeah, Apple needs to stop with those expensive bands lol

[@josephwilliams9434]

U can’t turn ugly into pretty well in this case lol

[@edwardvinch4492]

these replicas are definitely ok. they're affordable and almost same quality.. apple is just charging too much because it's their brand..

[@8654ZuluFoxtrot]

"Almost same quality" c'mon fool, anyone who has compared them side by side knows many shortcuts were made. Stitching, material, etc. Most of the people buying these cheap bands are reporting the glue coming loose after just a few days. Go ahead and buy an $800 watch and put a $10 band on it idiot.

[@r.d.6597]

I honestly cant think of anybody blind enough to pay 350 dollars for the apple silver band🤣

[@serviceprive]

Ultra is the Ferrari of the Smart Watches. A Ferrari may also drive on very simple wheels ,but it deserves Original Ferrari Wheels. 😊

[@josephwilliams9434]

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@AlwaysBolttheBird]

The main thing that I don’t like about most of my older bands on the Ultra is they are too thin. I’m hoping some of these companies will come out with wider versions

[@SergeZ07]

There are many aftermarket and customising companies which make wheels 100% better and expensive than original ferrari wheels. Moreover the apple bands for new ultra are not the example of super style and don't worth, for me they are ugly. I bought the watch but no one of watch bands I would like I just bought the watch and now I try to find the band I like

[@kawaZR1000]

most of the reviewed bands seem to be cheapest Chinese scrap... 👎

[@SmartwatchMe]

There's not a lot of other bands right now, but we'll definitely be reviewing the higher quality ones in the future!

[@smithyanthaya]

2:45 I hate apple for this exact reason. So overrated!!!!

[@destudiokurse5527]

Все было бы круто, если бы не нужно заряжать так часто - мусор для понторезов. Надеюсь, кто-то из этих отсталых и убогих дизайнеров додумается сделать кнопки управления сверху-снизу. Отсутствие идей и инноваций полное.

[@arhkong7976]

Amazon made in china fr!!!

[@emaculatemisconception9498]

$39 dollar “titanium”… 🤡 university alum.

[@Windingify]

The knock off are made from a very different, cheap material, that you have NO idea from where is sourced. for 20$ you can be almost sure that some poor kid somewhere stitched it for you.

[@NN-in2qr]

Ugly watch