6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026)

CommentSave StorySave this story CommentSave StorySave this story For more smart accessories, check out our guides to the Best Apple 3-in-1 Chargers and Best Apple Watch Bands. Featured in This Guide Best Apple Watch BandNike Sport Loop Jump to review Best Charging StandNomad Stand One Max Jump to review Best Portable ChargerAnker MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch Jump to review Best Apple Watch CaseHontao Ultra Thin Case Jump to review Jump To AccordionItemContainerButtonLargeChevron More Accessories WIRED Likes Avoid These Accessories What Am I Testing Next? Photograph: Adrienne So Photograph: Adrienne So Chevron Chevron Save to wishlistSave to wishlist Nike Sport Loop When you buy your Apple Watch, you get to choose a band at checkout. 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. The band 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. Best Charging Stand Photograph: Simon Hill Photograph: Simon Hill Photograph: Simon Hill Chevron Chevron Save to wishlistSave to wishlist Nomad Stand One Max The Nomad Stand One Max is a splurge, costing even more than reviewer Simon Hill’s top pick (the Belkin 3-in-1 Qi2 Charging Stand), but its minimalist design is arguably worth the extra spend. It’s compact enough that it doesn’t overcrowd a nightstand, and with the cable tucked away, it looks sleek. It’s also one of our favorites for fast Apple Watch charging, along with Qi2 25-watt charging for iPhones and MagSafe devices. The angled charging pad supports your phone in either portrait or landscape orientation, and the Apple Watch puck allows for Nightstand mode.