6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026)
WIRED recommends accessories intended to improve the comfort, charging and protection of an Apple Watch.
– Nike Sport Loop (£49): a soft, adjustable, reflective textile band that the reviewer finds comfortable for everyday wear and sleep tracking. – Nomad Stand One Max (£159): a compact premium stand offering fast Apple Watch charging and 25W Qi2 phone charging, but no power adapter. – Anker MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch (£90): selected as the recommended portable charger. – Hontao Ultra Thin Case (£8): selected as the recommended Apple Watch protective case.
In short
- A comfortable band and reliable charging can improve everyday Apple Watch use.
- Nike’s Sport Loop is the preferred everyday strap.
- Nomad’s charger is capable but expensive.
Explained simply
Apple Watch is Apple’s smartwatch, worn on the wrist and used for notifications, fitness tracking and other functions. It needs a compatible band to stay on the wrist, and its battery must be recharged regularly.
Accessories can change how the watch feels during everyday wear, add protection or provide different ways to charge it. Some chargers are designed for use at home, while portable power banks can be carried when travelling; prices and features vary.
Apple makes the watch, while other companies such as Nike, Nomad, Anker and Hontao sell accessories for it. Choosing among them can depend on comfort, charging needs, protection and cost.