Being active doesn’t mean you should skimp out on looking fashionable! The Galaxy Watch Active is one of the best wearables for fitness enthusiasts out there. It’s stylish on its own, but if you’re seeking a replacement band, you’ll want it to do two things: make you look super trendy and not leave your wrist feeling as though it’s drowning in sweat. Fortunately, this smartwatch is compatible with 20mm quick release bands, so it’s easy to find a match for your fashion and comfort needs.
Soft and comfortable
WNIPH Soft Nylon Band
Staff pick
This replacement band from WNIPH comes in an array of colorful patterns, so you’ll have plenty of options. It is made from tight double-layer woven nylon that makes it soft and breathable yet sturdy. The unique hook-and-loop design ensures it will stay secure on your wrist.
$11 at Amazon
Fashionable patterns for all
Honecumi Rubber Sport Band
The Honecumi sports band not only comes in a variety of different colors such as blue, red, pink, and green but in a bunch of fun patterns, too. Outside of this flowery band, you also have access to a leopard skin pattern, as well as roses and butterflies.
$8 at Amazon
Breathable and soft
V-MORO Leather Watch Band
Available in a multitude of colors, including the classic black and brown, the V-MORO leather band is lightweight and breathable. It’s also stylish, which is ideal for those going for the smart yet casual look. It has an adjustable strap and is made of high-quality cowhide leather that feels ultra-soft on your wrist.
$13 at Amazon
Light on your wrist
Koreda Stainless Steel Mesh Loop Band
This stainless steel mesh loop band is stunning but still useful during physical activity. It’s light and comfortable on your wrist, which makes it perfect for comfortable day-to-day wear. It also comes in many colors, including black, silver, pink gold, rose gold, and more.
$11 at Amazon
Thick and flexible
VIGOSS Thick Silicone Band
Despite the thickness and durability of the silicone, the VIGOSS band is light on the wrist with air ventilation holes to improve breathability and comfort. It is also very flexible, meaning that twisting or bending the strap will not cause damage to the colorful silicone.
$8 at Amazon
Comfortably fashionable
Fintie Soft Nylon Band
The Fintie band is made from soft nylon that gives it a fabric-like feel. The nylon of the band is woven very thinly to help with air getting to your wrist, and the Fintie band allows you to pick from over 10 colors and patterns — letting you pick which suits you best.
$9 at Amazon
Easy to fit on your wrist
CAGOS Stainless Steel Metal Bangle
This CAGOS bangle is perfect for folks out there that would like a more refined, slimmer band that doesn’t take up their whole wrist in the process. The CAGOS bangle band is ideal for that and even comes with a pendant locking tassel. You can slide it up and down to readjust the size of the band on your wrist.
$7 at Amazon
Premium materials
TRUMiRR Woven Nylon Watch Band
If you want a band made of premium materials that will last, this is the one for you. This canvas woven nylon band from TRUMiRR is not only comfortable to wear but also offers a uniquely stylish appearance. It comes with a 316L stainless steel buckle that’s extra thick for top-notch security.
$15 at Amazon
Making a choice
Beyond changing the watch face or buying a certain color, one of the best ways to personalize your watch and truly make it your own is to replace the stock band that comes with it. Samsung tends to stick with fairly standard watch band sizes for its smartwatches, and in the case of the Galaxy Watch Active, any 20mm band will do.
Aside from adding a personal flair to your watch, choosing a different watchband also allows you to change how your Galaxy Watch Active fits on your wrist and how it feels to wear all day. Leather doesn’t feel the same as metal, after all, and neither breathes as well as a fabric band.
Which band is best for me?
This all comes down to personal taste, but there are a few factors you should consider when shopping for a watch band. One is comfort since, again, you’ll be wearing the band all day — or at least as long as you use the Galaxy Watch Active. Softer materials like silicone, fabric, and leather are easier on your wrist than metal, for example, and they’re easier to adjust as well, thanks to the holes along the strap. The Galaxy Watch Active is fashionable on its own, which is why its one of our favorite Android smartwatches despite its age, but you can make it even more so with a replacement band.
The best option for workout enthusiasts is the WNIPH soft nylon band. It comes in a variety of colors and boasts a breathable yet durable design. If comfort is your main focus, we really like the V-MORO leather watch band and the VIGOSS silicone band, the latter of which breathes well thanks to its porous design.
Of course, you should also think about aesthetics and design when shopping around. You’ll be wearing this, on your wrist after all! For fashion, it’s hard to beat Honecumi’s wide variety of design options. Still, we also love the sleek look of Koreda stainless steel bands.
