Which third-party bands are closest to Apple's?

[tardman91]

Particularly the sport bands, but I'm interested in the loops as well. I've purchased several bands from third parties on Amazon and eBay, but none are quite as nice as Apple's. While they look the same, some have clear lines around the edges from the molds, and other aren't as flexible and don't have the same feel. I was wondering if anyone had found any that are almost as nice as Apple's. I know there's a definite quality edge along with Apple's $50 price point, but come on.

 

[staggerlee41]

I purchased a sport band from IGK on Amazon and it's as close to Apple's quality as I've personally seen. They get very high ratings. I should note that it's silicone and not quite the same as Apple's fluoroelastomer.

 

[nieks]

As discussed in other topics, the ripoff sportbands are best when bought from Urvoi, an Aliexpress store.

Sure thing. This is the Urvoi store:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/2061087
and here are some of the bands I purchased:

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The silicone sportband:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/URV...-strap-for-iWatch-sport-band/32810911516.html

The silicone sportband in other colors:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/URV...series-4-3-2-1-with-pin-tuck/32830793796.html

The single tour in 10 different colors:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/URV...-2-1-Swift-Leather-strap-for/32926101072.html

The sport loop in 12 different colors:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/URV...3-2-1-band-for-iwatch-double/32839969603.html

The 6th gen link bracelet:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/URV...Watch-high-quality-stainless/32823452924.html

The classic buckle, 2nd gen, in 9 different colors:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/URV...-3-2-1-strap-for-iwatch-calf/32845642483.html