It’s easy to walk into an Apple store and find a great Apple Watch band. But we don’t think Apple’s bands—which start at $50 a pop—are worth the price when there are more affordable options that are just as stylish and comfortable.
We searched through hundreds of third-party Apple Watch bands and tried 45 for ourselves, with help from watch experts and our discerning staff. A watch band is a personal style choice, and there’s no single option that’s best for everybody. But if you want a different style than what Apple offers, we’ve found picks in a range of styles and prices that should suit most tastes.