Top 10 Best Aftermarket Bands for Apple Watch Ultra

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 Amazon for under 20 bucks. You can get them in different colors like Green, Orange and also black or white. And they’re available in different sizes between 38mm for the previous series Apple Watches all the way up to 49mm for the Ultra.

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We bought one in Orange and another in Green, so we could compare them side by side with the green and orange Alpine Loops we bought from Apple.

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At first glance, you could never tell that these aren’t the original ones. The color and design are a near identical match. We even asked if someone could tell the difference, and they confused the cheap Amazon one for the $100 Apple version.

But for the quality, they obviously aren’t going to be as high quality as the Apple ones. But the adapters are a good color match of the gray of the Ultra. While they do have some minor imperfections compared to the perfect ones on the real Apple ones, overall they look and work great.

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2. Rugged Nylon Straps for $20

Next up, we found these rugged nylon straps on Amazon for $20 bucks, and these are perfect for those wanting a big rugged style to match the Apple Watch Ultra.

You can get them in a bunch of different colors like Army Green, Black, Blue. We bought two of them, one in Orange and another in Grey Camo. 

These bands have a large width, with a big velcro strap that’s super secure. The orange color is really eye-catching and matches the orange ring of the crown. Meanwhile the Grey Camo is a little more subtle and goes well with the gray of the Ultra.

We also like that the band wraps around on the bottom of the watch for a nice snug fit. For $20 bucks, these are definitely worth considering for a rugged outdoor hiking band.

3. Stainless Steel Band for under $25

We got this Stainless Steel Band for less than $25 bucks on Amazon, and it looks very similar to the Link Bracelet from Apple that they sell for $350. 

It comes in a small box, and you get the bracelet with the tools you need to resize it. In order to get a good fit, we had to take out a few links, which is quick and easy.

Putting the band on, right away we really like this style. It turns the Apple Watch Ultra into a more sophisticated and classy looking smartwatch. We also like how the silver matches the color of the Ultra nicely. For the price, we think this is the best metal link bracelet out of all the others we tested.

4. Silver Link Bracelet from Best Buy for $40

Another silver link bracelet we tested is one from Best Buy, this one was $40 bucks and it’s similar to the other one we got from Amazon. The links are slightly bigger with a more squared design and it has a different adapter on the ends. This band also matches the Apple Watch Ultra perfectly, and also has some nice weight to it and feels like a slightly better quality, which is why it’s more expensive.

5. “Titanium” Watch Band on Amazon for $30

Next, we bought this Titanium watch band on Amazon for $30 bucks. We also had to resize it for a perfect fit, and it comes with the tools you need. This one has different style links than the last link bracelets, and the color is an identical match to the Apple Watch Ultra. It has the name Titanium in it, but don’t count on it being real Titanium, at least not for the price tag.

But it looks and feels nice on the wrist, so overall we really like the look of this Titanium band.

6. Dark Gray Metal Band from Amazon for $35

Taking a look at a couple more metal bands that are darker in color, for those of you looking for black metal bands. 

The first one we got was $35 and the Amazon listing has it as a Titanium Gray, in dark gray color. In real life it looks a bit darker than in the photos. Putting it on the Apple Watch Ultra it’s definitely darker than the watch, but not by too much. So if you’re looking for a dark gray metal band, this is the one for you. One thing that’s nice about this band is that it has a quick release mechanism for the resizing so you don’t need to use any tools. 

7. Space Gray Metal Band for $20 on Amazon

We found this metal band for $20 bucks in Space Gray color. It’s a similar color to the previous one, with a little bit more shine to it. The links are a different style than the last one, and the band is comfortable to wear. They also do sell a silver version for $20 bucks, so be sure to check that out as well.

8. Braided Solo Loop Bands for $10

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Next up, if you’re looking for a simple and affordable Braided Solo Loop band, here’s one that we got for under $10 bucks on Amazon. Apple sells the same Braided Loop style for $100 each, so this is a bargain. They have tons of colors available from Black and Orange to red and pink. We got ours in Green, which is a similar green to the Alpine loop. We got it in Large but it seems to run larger than expected, so keep that in mind. But other than that, the strap feels super soft and with plenty of stretch. 

9. Sport Loops for $10

Another affordable and comfortable strap is this Sport Loop for only $10 bucks. It’s also available in a ton of different colors including some colorful ones. We got it in Charcoal and it fits great and it’s super soft so we’re happy with it.

Last update on 2024-09-09 / We use income earning auto affiliate links. / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API