Best Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands
Ultimate bands for the ultimate watch.
The best Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands aren't just the choices that hold your watch against your wrist, they look great with your outfit, offer fantastic breathability for spots, and more.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2, with its excellent S9 SiP chip, enormous battery life, and super strong brightness, is one of the best Apple Watches right now. For this reason, you are going to want a band that looks and feels as great as it does.
Apple has its own excellent range of Apple Watches but you don't need to limit your choices to just Apple to get something excellent. Look through our choices and spot the band that is perfect for you.
Here are the best Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands you can buy right now.
Quick List
Best for Apple Fans
Apple's own
You might order your Apple Watch Ultra 2 with this band on it; it's both striking and functional. If not, it's worth picking up after the fact. You can choose from several color options. The carbon-neutral band is comfortable and easy to adjust.
Most classic style
Throwback style
Clockwork Synergy brings classic NATO-style bands to the Apple Watch. You can choose from a variety of colors and styles, not just the stripes shown here. As noted in our review of a similar style, you get great quality with the Clockwork Synergy NATO band for not a lot of money.
Dressiest
Class it up
Who says your Apple Watch Ultra is only for wearing in the wilderness? If it's your only watch, you're undoubtedly wearing it for indoor activities and dressy events as well. Dress it up for the occasion with this gorgeous stainless steel band.
Coolest
Sporty spice
The lineup from Apple's partnership with Nike includes some very sharp colorways like this one. The orange highlights are a nice nod to the orange action button on the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Style for less
Less expensive option
Here's a rugged but less pricey option made for the Apple Watch Ultra. The breathable, flexible band stays comfortable no matter what kind of adventure you're on. You can choose from several different colorways, all of which enhance the watch.
Dressy leather
Dress it up
This unique D-shape metal buckle changes the style of your Apple Watch Ultra, giving it a dressier style. The top-quality leather comes in loads of colors, so you can tailor the look to your wardrobe. The hardware comes in different colors, so you can match the Ultra, or you can go for a different color for contrast.
Eco-friendly
Reduce ocean waste
When I reviewed the LifeProof Apple Watch Band, I was impressed not only with the band itself, which is sturdy and comfortable, but also with LifeProof's efforts to reduce ocean waste. The band is woven from plastic yarn made from 99% ocean plastic. Plus they make a donation to water causes with every purchase.
Anti-microbial
Go away germs
When you hear OtterBox, you think tough. OtterBox makes some excellent Apple Watch bands available in a number of colorways. The band has lasting anti-microbial properties built in. And like all OtterBox products, it has a limited lifetime warranty.
Modern style
Smart Lock
This black band features a matte finish with carbon fiber accents for a fun look that goes beyond the typical silicone band. Spigen's Smart Lock Technology and metal clasp ensure a secure and stable fit all around.
Q & A
Will my first-generation Apple Watch Ultra band fit the Apple Watch Ultra 2?
You can always trust iMore.
Yes, the Apple Watch Ultra 1 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are the same size and have the same attachment mechanism. The same goes for your regular Apple Watch bands, as long as they are for the larger size Apple Watch. Don't feel limited in any way by bands specifically intended for the Apple Watch Ultra. Choose the band you like best!
Which Apple Watch Ultra 2 band should I buy?
I'd recommend Apple's own Trail Loop band, since it's designed by Apple engineers specifically for the kinds of adventures you might embark upon wearing the Apple Watch Ultra 2. It comes in multiple colorways so you're sure to find one that works for you.
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Karen is a contributor to iMore.com as a writer and co-host of the iMore Show. She’s been writing about Apple since 2010 with a year-long break to work at an Apple Store as a product specialist. She's also a contributor at TechRadar and Tom's Guide. Before joining iMore in 2018, Karen wrote for Macworld, CNET, AppAdvice, and WatchAware. She’s an early adopter who used to wait in long lines on release days before pre-ordering made things much easier. Karen is also a part-time teacher and occasional movie extra. She loves to spend time with her family, travel the world, and is always looking for portable tech and accessories so she can work from anywhere.