Author: Brian Tanner

Today we’re taking a look at the 10 best bands and straps for the Google Pixel Watch, including a few of the genuine bands sold by Google along with aftermarket options that we bought on Amazon between $10 to $20. We’ll be showing you leather bands, nylon bands, metal bands and even cases and bumpers to protect your Pixel Watch. We’ll even show you adapters so you can use any 20mm watch band on your Pixel Watch. 1. Stainless Steel Band on Amazon For metal bands, here’s one from Amazon for around $20 or less. It’s available in black, Rose…

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In this review we’re taking a quick look at the Apple Watch Trail Loop which was released with the new 49mm Apple Watch Ultra. The compatibility of Apple Watch Ultra Bands means it fits with the Ultra and 42mm, 45mm Apple Watches as well. This band retails for $100, and you might be wondering it’s worth the expensive price tag. It’s available in a few different colors such as Black/Grey, Blue/Grey and Yellow/Beige. We got ours in black and gray with the orange accent to match our Apple Watch Ultra. At first glance, it basically looks like a nylon sports…

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Today we’re taking a look at 6 Leather bands and straps we bought on Amazon for our Apple Watch Ultra. We’ll be taking a look at a few different 49mm leather bands including brown leather, black leather, leather magnet link bands, and even a leather Cuff bracelet. 1. Hybrid Leather Strap – $20 or less on Amazon Alright, let’s get right into it. First up this hybrid leather strap is less than $20 bucks and also a top seller on Amazon. The band is a hybrid leather and rubber, so the top of it is a nice soft leather, while…

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Today, we’re testing 5 rugged straps we bought on Amazon for our Apple Watch Ultra. We tried different styles including paracord bands, nylon bands, rugged plastic, and at the end we’ll show you a hybrid leather band with a rugged plastic underneath that’s super comfortable. 1. Spigen Rugged Band – $27 on Amazon First up, looking at the Spigen Rugged Band. You can get it for $27 on Amazon, and it’s a matte black color with carbon fiber accents on either side.  It fits the Apple Watch Ultra really well, while being comfortable and lightweight. It’s perfect as a daily…

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For this review we bought and tested 7 different Protection Cases for the Apple Watch Ultra, including cases that will transform your Apple Watch into a G-Shock style for less than $30 bucks. Many of the cases include screen protectors, and we’ll also be showing you both rugged and thin Apple Watch Ultra cases with some starting for as little as $13 bucks. These bumpers are also perfect for those looking to change the color of the Ultra to black, orange, and other colors. 1. AmBand Case – Less than $30 on Amazon First up, the amBand Case Protector and Strap.…

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Today we’re showing you the best third party bands for your Apple Watch Ultra, including different nylon straps and replica Alpine Loop bands that cost less than $20 bucks, compared to Apple’s $100 price tag. We’ll be showing you 9 different bands we bought and tested from Amazon and Best Buy, including metal bracelets under $30 bucks that are a perfect match for the Apple Watch Ultra. So go take a look at the list if you want to buy one for yourself. 1. Replica Alpine Loop Bands on Amazon First up, we found these replica Alpine Loop bands on…

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There’s good news for new Apple Watch Ultra owners. The bands are backwards compatible from previous versions, which means any band that fits the 44mm or 45mm Apple Watch Series 8, 7,6 and older models will also fit the 49mm Apple Watch Ultra and vice versa. However, bands from the smaller sizes of the Apple Watch such as 38mm, 40mm and 41mm are not compatible. Here’s a compatibility chart below to help you understand which Apple Watch bands are compatible with the 49mm Apple Watch Ultra Band SizeApple Watch Ultra Compatible38mm (Series 1,2,3)40mm (SE, Series 4-6)41mm (Series 6-8)42mm (Series 1-3)44mm…

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Fitbit recently released a new lineup including the Fitbit Sense 2. We compare the Fitbit Sense 1 vs Sense 2, to see what’s different in this new version and the different spec comparison between the two. While they are similar, there’s a few small changes in the Sense 2. Fitbit Sense 2FitBit Sense 1Dimensions40.5mm x 11.2mm40.5mm x 12.35mmWeight37.6 grams45.9 gramsDisplayColor AMOLEDColor AMOLEDScreen Size1.58″1.58″SensorsHeart Rate, ECGSp02Temperature, EDAHeart Rate, ECGSp02Temperature, EDABattery Life6 days6 daysWater ResistanceIP68 / 50 metersIP68 / 50 metersGPSBuilt-in GPSBuilt-in GPSPrice$299Pre-Order Size Comparison – Sense 2 Is Slightly Slimmer For size, the Sense 2 is 10% thinner and 15% lighter…

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Apple Watch Ultra is the latest rumored smartwatch to be expected and maybe announced from Apple’s upcoming September event on September 7th, 2022. It’s speculated that Apple will announce both Apple Watch Series 8, and potentially a new Apple Watch model. Here’s what we know so far about the highly anticipated device. Apple Watch Ultra: Extreme Sports Athlete Ready The most significant change with the Apple Watch could be the design and materials being used for this new upcoming model. Apple is expected to use new materials such as titanium or ceramic for the body of the new watch. With…

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Today we’re reviewing the ScanWatch Horizon, a brand new hybrid smartwatch from Withings that has the style of a dive watch, but is packed with features like a half inch screen to display notifications, Heart rate tracking, ECG sensor, o2 sensor and a battery life that will last over a month. We’ll be taking a look at the style and design of this watch, along with testing all the different features like notifications, sensors, and also putting it to the test for hikes and workouts to see how it stacks up as a fitness smartwatch. ScanWatch Horizon: Features and Specs…

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