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Apr 10, 2023

Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 bands in 2023

Enhance the look of your new wearable with a high-quality band The Galaxy Watch

Enhance the look of your new wearable with a high-quality band

The Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro are the best watches Samsung has made so far. However, as good as the watches are, the straps that Samsung started using back on the Active 2 can be divisive. Some people love how the strap tucks in over itself, while others hate it. Even if you don't mind that perhaps you aren't fond of the way it looks.

Thankfully, you don't have to stick with the original band. Both smartwatches support the standard 20mm watch bands, which are plentiful, diverse, and allow you to dress your watch up or down as desired. We have handpicked some of the best Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 bands to get you started or to continue your stylish collection.

Remember, all 20mm watch bands are compatible with the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, including those marketed for the Galaxy Watch 4, which was arguably 2022's best Android smartwatch and continues to shine even today.

Most silicone bands do a decent job at keeping up with basic workout routines, but when you need to step things up, it's best to have the most breathable band for optimal airflow. The Lerobo Breathable Soft Silicone Strap is perfectly designed for high-intensity, sweaty exercises, and throwing down in the weight room. The perforations lined within this band help sweat dissipate much faster, preventing uncomfortable moisture build-up, rubbing, and rashes. Plus, the band is sweat- and water-resistant.

While Samsung has released several bands for the Galaxy Watch 5, the Samsung Milanese Band seems to be the most interesting in terms of design. The modern look of this band is attributed to the smooth mesh material and D-buckle style clasp that is both visually appealing and comfortable on the skin. While this band comes at a higher cost than your standard bands, the quality and design outshine most of Samsung's previous band designs.

Smartwatches are fashion items, and having a strap that matches your clothes for the day can be the final piece to complete the outfit. This DaQin pack of ten straps gets our pick for best value for that very reason. The silicone is soft and comfortable on the wrist, and the selection of colors is diverse enough that you're bound to find something that fits your style.

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Considering the Galaxy Watch 5 comes loaded with so many features for outdoor enthusiasts, you can bet this watch goes through a lot. The Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro band matches your active lifestyle to keep up with any rugged outdoor adventures. The full-body case with this band is created with enhanced bumpers and raised bezels for premium shock absorption and to prevent your screen from damage. You can choose from four great color options that really complement this rugged design.

Casetify has been one of our favorite case makers for a long time, and now the company has ventured into the world of Android wearables with straps for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5. The Flexi band is made of soft silicone that's comfortable on the wrist. The best part, as with the phone cases, is the variety available, with hundreds of designs already up for sale on the website.

If you want a Galaxy Watch 5 band to go with your formal looks, the Barton Leather Watch Band won't disappoint. It's made with top-grain leather that will age beautifully and gain a lovely patina as you use it. It's also soft but still sturdy enough to last long. Plus, the stainless steel buckle is refined and goes well with the overall look of the band. The Barton band uses quick-release pins for installation, making the whole process effortless.

Featuring a unique diamond pattern and a contrasting triple-tone design, the Ritche Silicone Watch Band looks fantastic and is an excellent alternative to Watch 5's default strap. It uses a stainless-steel buckle that keeps the watch securely strapped to your wrist. The strap holder also has its own locking mechanism for extra security. The band is also sweat- and water-resistant, making it perfect for water-related activities or workouts. In addition, you can pick the Ritche Silicone Watch Band in over two dozen color options.

If you're living an active lifestyle, you'll want a strap that can keep up with all your activities and more. That's where the Spigen Rugged Band comes into play. And with a matte finish and carbon fiber accents, this band's flexible and sturdy composition is built to outlast. It includes a traditional buckle clasp that can support a wide range of wrist sizes and adjustments. However, while the wide form factor suits regular or beefy wrists, this band may not be ideal for slender wrists.

Whether it's clothes or accessories, people always look for something different and unique that really stands out. Arsfit Fancy bands are just that, a handful of colorful, creative, and eye-catching fancy bands for your Galaxy Watch 5. You can choose from 12 different design options ranging from a beautiful white leopard-print pattern to a stunningly radiant sunflower design. Half of these band designs are also available in a luminous glow-in-the-dark option as well.

If you care about sustainability, then this Samsung Hybrid Fabric Band will be right up your alley. It uses a special textile created from 100% ocean-bound plastic to do its bit in helping keep oceans clean. It looks great and comes in four exciting colors, three of which have a dual-tone design. In other features, the band is anti-allergic and sweat resistant, so you don't have to worry about it harming your wrists or your sweat harming it.

Add a little more sparkle to your Galaxy Watch 5 with the Joyozy Diamond-set Watch Band. This metal strap is dotted with dazzling rhinestones that truly give this band an elegant and glamorous look. In addition, each of the nine color options has its own beautiful twinkle, including the highly sought-after rose gold, sparkling black, and silver. Beyond style, the Joyozy band is also sturdy and easy to install, thanks to the quick-release pins. However, some people may find tweaking the band size slightly tricky.

The Aresh Leather Band is an excellent option if you want that classic, premium look at a relatively affordable price. Like the official Samsung Hybrid Leather Band, the Aresh strap combines leather with silicone for extra durability and comfort. The perforations on this band make it great for all-season wear, and the cutouts allow for breathability to help prevent chafing and irritability. The dual-tone design also lends character and class to the band and helps it stand out from more plain-Jane alternatives.

This Oyster-style bracelet is classic and extremely popular among watch lovers. So if you plan to give your Galaxy Watch 5 a traditional look, the Fullmosa watch band is a no-brainer. The stainless steel material, wide center bar, and relatively small number of links make it durable. And if you are worried about the color, the company says it has used nano-electroplating to ensure that the strap color lasts long and doesn't fade away in a few weeks or months.

Most third-party straps for the Galaxy Watch 5 leave a gap between the watch body, whereas Samsung's official straps fill in that space. This pack of five from Lerobo is designed with the Galaxy Watches in mind, so they fill in the gap and look all the better for it. There are seven packs to choose from, each with different color combinations, so you'll find something to like.

The Qimela Nylon Braided Two-Pack bands come in a few designs and colors, but our favorite is the rainbow set. These braided nylon bands are both stylish and perfect for everyday wear. Made with recycled polyamide materials, the bands are incredibly soft and stretchy to ensure a comfortable fit on the wrist. With the upgraded one-click spring bar, you can also easily install and remove them in less than 10 seconds.

If you're still stuck on wearing a scrunchy on your wrist, this band might be the next best thing. These beautifully woven bands come in a variety of 14 colors and are lightweight, durable, and breathable. The Wearlizer Elastic Bands for the Galaxy Watch 5 come in four sizes, from extra-small to large, and are made with stretchy elastic polyester to ensure the most comfortable fit. These lightweight bands are the perfect minimalist accessory to show off your Galaxy Watch 5.

If you want a thin wristband that isn't as noticeable as the one Samsung supplies you with, the IMIVIO silicone strap is a perfect choice. There are sixteen colors available, and each is comfortable and as well-made as the official one. The silicon is sweat resistant as well, so you shouldn't get any color rubbing off on you on a hot and sweaty day.

Why settle for just one replacement watch strap when you can get eight for the price of one? Match your attire every day of the week and beyond with the Maledan Silicon Sports Strap 8-Pack. Each strap is made with premium silicone material that is comfortable and skin-friendly. You also get water and sweat resistance. There is a choice of four packs, each with a slightly different selection of colors. Moreover, you can choose the small or large size.

Thanks to the standard 20mm watch band size of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 5 Pro, and Watch 4, you have access to an almost unlimited number of options. With so many different bands to choose from, you'll never struggle to find the right watch band for you.

Our overall best pick goes to the Lerobo Breathable Sports Band. The color options are bright and colorful, and the holes in the strap allow more air to reach your wrist, which is especially welcome on hot days or when exercising. This strap comes in two sizes, so we recommend measuring your wrist before you buy anything to ensure you get something that will fit.

Our premium pick is Samsung's Milanese. It's ridiculously expensive at $100, but the strap looks and feels fantastic. The metal mesh design means that it's comfortable and can be adjusted without removing links or pins. It might only come in black or silver, but the air of elegance that it gives off is enough for us to overlook that shortcoming.

I love to match my watch strap with what I'm wearing, so the DaQin Soft Silicone Sports Pack was an obvious choice for our value pick. For $19, you get ten straps that are easy to swap in and out, making matching the strap with your shirt, tie, or dress a breeze. Amazon sells four variations of the 10-pack, each with different color combinations.

Another favorite of ours is the Casetify Flexi Band. We've always loved Casetify cases due to their superb build quality and the hundreds of designs available, and it's great to see that come to Android wearables. While $52 might be expensive for a watch strap, it's well worth it for the build quality and plethora of designs you can choose from.

Gaurav Shukla has been writing about consumer technology for over a decade. His first foray into technology journalism was a self-published Android blog — AndroidOS.in — where Gaurav covered everything from the T-Mobile G1 to HTC's descent into smartphone oblivion. Since then, he has worked with MSN.com, NDTV Gadgets 360, How-To Geek, and XDA-Developers. Over the course of his career, Gaurav has extensively covered consumer technology news, written dozens of product reviews, how-to guides, explainers, buying guides, and much more. When he's not writing or keeping up with the latest gadgets, you can find him catching up on the latest TV series or movies. You can reach him at [email protected].

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