Silicone Bands Half The Weight Of Apple's Sport Band?

[smoothbit]

My 38mm Apple Watch came with a Sport Band that I like the feel of, but it's twice the weight of the silicone band I'm used to wearing with my regular watch.

Does anyone know of any third party silicone bands that weigh ~15g vs. the Sport Band's 30g?

 

[ruslan120]

From my personal experience:
[1] You can buy bands on Amazon for a fraction of the price. They're typically lighter and cheaper. None have broken for me, but I assume there's a greater risk.
[2] Apple's are the best in terms of quality and feel (and there might be reliability testing involved on their part which increases the price but ensures your watch doesn't fall off).

 

[smoothbit]

From my personal experience:
[1] You can buy bands on Amazon for a fraction of the price. They're typically lighter and cheaper. None have broken for me, but I assume there's a greater risk.

Thanks for the advice, can you recommend any brands in particular?

 

[ruslan120]

Sure.

Disclaimer: I haven’t weighed this, it might not be within your desired weight spec (although it definitely feels lighter than my Apple band(s)).

AdMaster Compatible with Apple Watch Bands 42mm 44mm,Soft Silicone Replacement Wristband Compatible with iWatch Series 1/2/3/4 -M/L Anthracite/Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CSSF68P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xpT3DbNXQWK84

 

[smoothbit]

Sure.

Disclaimer: I haven’t weighed this, it might not be within your desired weight spec (although it definitely feels lighter than my Apple band(s)).

AdMaster Compatible with Apple Watch Bands 42mm 44mm,Soft Silicone Replacement Wristband Compatible with iWatch Series 1/2/3/4 -M/L Anthracite/Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CSSF68P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xpT3DbNXQWK84

Thanks, I'll check out the Amazon.de equivalent soon.

 

[PugMaster]

Apple‘s sport bands are fluoroelastomer, not silicone, that’s why they weight more. Personally, I hate them and sell them asap. The silicone ones are nicer, lighter, don’t stain as easily and none has ever broken so far. I buy them from Amazon, there are some really good quality ones out there. I know most people prefer the feel of the fluoroelastomer, but for me, they feel like a cold, dead fish

 

[drewaz]

so, what are the best silicone band vendors on Amazon ... seems like there are quite a few to pick from .....