Best Apple Watch Accessories, Starting at Just $7

Save big on bands, mobile chargers, headphones and more to go with your Apple Watch Series 3, Series 4, Series 5 Series 6, SE or Series 7.

The Apple Watch is arguably the single best smartwatch for iPhone owners. For that reason, I'm willing to pay a premium price. But when it comes to accessories, Apple charges way too much for things like bands, wireless earbuds and charging docks. Why pay the full price when you can save by choosing worthwhile competitors?

Thankfully, there are excellent, affordable alternatives. Whether you're taking a trip and want a portable charger or you're looking for a more stylish strap, there are options aplenty out there for you and your Apple Watch. Tons of them, in fact -- the sheer number of choices can be mind-boggling.

That's why we decided to cut through the noise and spotlight some of the best ones. If you're looking for the best Apple Watch accessories, read on. I've tried some of these myself; others I'm including based on user reviews or other factors. I'll update this list periodically.

INEXPENSIVE APPLE WATCH BANDS
Thanks to easy-to-swap bands, the Apple Watch can quickly alter both its look and its function. A leather band for work. (Someday.) A sport band for the gym. (Eventually.) A Milanese loop for the theatah. (Sigh.)

Buy any of these at an Apple Store and you'll pay anywhere from $30 to $150. How absurd is that? Here are some examples of Apple Watch bands you can get for less -- in some cases way less.

Milanese loop bands: $10 to $15

A Milanese loop is a metal-mesh band with a magnetic closure. It's one of the easiest bands to put on (and size to your wrist), and it's also a really dressy option.

Apple charges $149(!) for its version, but there are countless options available on Amazon in the $10 to $15 range. I've linked to one of them, but it's merely representative of what's out there. Whatever you do, don't pay Apple $149.