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Best Sport BandNike Sport Loop

$49 Apple

Best Charging StandBelkin 3-in-1 Qi2 Charging Stand

$110 $100 (9% off) Amazon

Best Portable ChargerAnker MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch

$90 $63 (30% off) Amazon

Best Apple Watch CaseHontao Ultra Thin Case

$8 Amazon

It's a great time to buy an Apple Watch. In fact, if you have an iPhone, you probably already have one. It's the best smartwatch and the best fitness tracker for iPhone owners. It dominates the smartwatch category, and Apple just upgraded all three models in the lineup.

It's also one of the easiest and most fun Apple products to accessorize. There are tons of different watch faces and bands to swap in and out for different moods. Screen protectors, cases, and straps can help extend the life of your watch; they can also help dress your wearable up or down. To make your search easier, here are the best Apple Watch accessories that we at WIRED have tested firsthand. I also suggest getting AppleCare, which is the company's extended warranty plan, given that service pricing for watch repairs is exorbitant.

Still haven’t decided which model to get? Read our Best Apple Watch guide, and check out our Best Apple 3-in-1 Chargers and Best Apple Watch Bands for more smart accessories.

Updated April 2026: I refined our picks and added new products, including the Anker MagGo Power Bank. I added an Honorable Mentions section and updated product information, prices, and links.

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Nike

Sport Loop

$49 Apple

When you buy your Apple Watch, you get to choose which band you get at checkout. Both WIRED editor Adrienne So and I find textile and metal (stainless steel or titanium) bands to be more comfortable and fashionable than fluoroelastomer bands, which tend to be rigid and can irritate your skin. I love the Nike Sport Loop so much that it's been my everyday band for six years, and I ended up buying it in two colors: navy blue and black. Made from recycled polyester, Spandex, and nylon, it's soft, breathable, and easy to hand-wash. The Velcro pull tab makes it as adjustable as a band can get, and it's easy to fasten with one hand. Apple doesn't advertise any water resistance, but I've swum with it multiple times; after rinsing it off and letting it air dry, it looked brand new. The yarn is reflective if you're running at night, though it is subtle.

It comes in five colors and three case sizes, which makes it compatible with most versions of the Apple Watch. If you're shopping for a leather band, Konsu NYC makes a gorgeous strap, too. For more recommendations, check out our Best Apple Watch Bands guide. —Boutayna Chokrane

- Best Charging Stand

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Belkin

3-in-1 Qi2 Charging Stand

$110 $100 (9% off) Amazon

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$110 Belkin

Even though Apple has markedly improved the battery life on the Apple Watch in 2025, it still won't last for longer than 24 hours on a single charge. If you have an iPhone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch, a 3-in-1 charging station keeps everything organized, reduces cable clutter, and ensures your devices are always charged and ready to go. WIRED reviewer Simon Hill—who specializes in smartphone accessories—says the Belkin 3-in-1 Qi2 Charging Stand is the best money can buy. Thanks to its Qi2 certification, it can fast-charge an Apple Watch Ultra and Series 7 or newer, but it's compatible with all Apple Watches. Hill also appreciates the chrome aesthetic of this particular stand; it's a tree-like stand that suspends two gadgets in midair (MagSafe-compatible), with a spot for the AirPods case on the circular band. —Boutayna Chokrane

- Best Portable Charger

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Anker

MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch

$90 $63 (30% off) Amazon

$90 Anker

$90 Walmart

A fully-charged Apple Watch should last all day, but since I don't always remember to top it up, I always carry a power bank for backup when I'm out. WIRED reviewer Simon Hill says the compact Anker MagGo Power Bank is the best portable Apple Watch charger. It can deliver 5 watts and supports Nightstand mode. It has a 10,000-mAh battery capacity, and its built-in USB-C cable and USB-C port offer up to 30 watts to your phone or small device. Plus, it comes in white, black, teal, and pink for whimsy. —Boutayna Chokrane

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Hontao

Ultra Thin Case

$8 Amazon

Unlike a phone, a watch is worn on your wrist, so every millimeter of rea

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