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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 258 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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Customers are delighted by the comfort, fit, and quality of the Braided Nylon Band for Apple Watch. Many find the band to be a perfect fit and appreciate its comfortable feel. The appearance, color, stretch, and design also receive positive feedback. However, some customers wish the band was slightly wider.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Strap

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice material, easy to used and put on, very reliable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Okay for the price.

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Decent quality. Haven’t had it too long and it’s frayed a bit but not too bad.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good item! Looking now for other colors to buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s okay, good value compared to first party

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cheaper than braided solo loop but not as comfortable. Wish it was softer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love this!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A good strap for the price and it looks as good as the one from Apple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good band for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well as an inexpensive nylon band for an apple watch

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is really what I needed and at a great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful Band But it Loosens Up on Arm

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a beautiful band for Apple Watch. I bought one in Stone & in Black for my wife’s Apple Watch Generation 9 (latest). It is comfortable but loosens up on her wrist. If you adjust the band so it fits on her wrist, within an hour of regular arm movement the watch had rotated completely backward on her arm. There is no way to tighten the band, so it is useless.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hi there! Thank you for writing a review about our Braided Nylon Band for Apple Watch 42mm, 44mm, 45mm and Apple Watch Ultra 49mm (All Series)! We understand that you are having issues using the band. We would love to check this situation further with you! Please feel free to contact us at the link below to get assistance.

      Rudson S.| Insignia Support. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Stretch Watchband-not so great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s okay. When you put it over your hand, it doesn’t just stretch, it loosens up. Then after you get it on, you have to tighten it up again. This isn’t how my other stretchy watchband works.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    broken

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    bad experience while running strap came off unfortunately I lost the money bad construction. It's unfortunate because it seemed like a good product to me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Gets a little loose after a while.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the color and texture (fabric) but unfortunately it gets a little loose after you have it on for a couple of hours. I have to keep adjusting the strap.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Rubber band band

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wore and hated it. "A cheap person pays twice." I bought itbecause it was economical, but soon found it irritating to keep adjusting. It felt like a rubber band.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Loosens up

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gets loose while on wrist. Still functional. Easy on and off.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Band

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Band clip slips easy and loosens and could fall off wrist

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    It’s okay but won’t last long.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It stretches out to easily and it will loosen up on you all of the time

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Comfort, Fit
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Soft and comfortable!

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    Tech Insider Network Member
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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the second Insignia braided band that I have used and I swear they just keep getting more comfortable! This green very OD/light forest green looking but hides dirt, grime, and sweat extremely well and is very easily washable. The bad is easy to adjust to your wrist and has some flex to be able to get around your hand and onto your wrist, once it's on and well adjusted, your watch is very securely attached! There is absolutely no worry about your watch sliding off or the band coming unclasped (because there is no clasp), it is comfortably safe on your wrist and fully worry free! The variety of colors is nice, but I really was drawn to this green after my last one, that was a sandstone/light tan color, started to look pretty gnarly after a few months of running and training. Now that I have this one, I was able to run the old one through the wash and it also came out very nicely! I would definitely recommend this wristband to anyone looking to spruce up their Apple Watch, and who isn't a snob about the band not being an Apple branded one. These things are seriously comfortable!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Comfort, Quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprised and Delighted

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    Tech Insider Network Member
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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The quality of the Insignia Braided Nylon Band is on par with the first party bands offered by Apple. I have really been liking this band, and I think its even better then the Braided Solo Loop that Apple makes. This is not only much cheaper, but also adjustable. With the Solo Loop, you have to measure your wrist and make sure you order the right size the first time. The Insignia is much better since it's easily adjustable and can still be easily removed. The green color that I received is really nice and complement my green Apple Watch Series 7. In terms of quality, it's amazing. Maybe not as smooth as the Solo Loop, but still I am very impressed with it. As with any Apple Watch band, it's very easy to install and takes no time at all. I would normally not ever think about getting a watch band that wasn't made by Apple, but Insignia has really surprised me and changed my mind. The Braided Nylon Band is one of my favorite bands I've used in the 8 years of wearing an Apple Watch. It's high quality, inexpensive, and functional.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Fit, Quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great Apple Watch compatible watch band

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needing a basic watch band for my Apple watch I came across the Insignia Braided Nylon Watch Band which is a cost effective watch band from Best Buy’s house brand Insignia. This watch band is made of braided nylon which is comfortable to wear and looks good with a woven pattern. The band easily attaches to your 38mm, 40mm or 41mm Apple watch. The material is lightweight and you barely notice you are wearing it. This nylon watch band by design is water resistant and looks good on your wrist. It comes is a few colors and I chose the “Stone” color which is subtle and low key. The watch band has a basic buckle mechanism and a loop to strap down any excess material. The band is ¾ of an inch wide and is comfortable to wear. I actually bought a few other colors after seeing the quality of another product by Best Buy’s value line of Insignia brand products. Absolutely works for me ! >> Pros: > good value, relatively inexpensive. > looks good. > comfortable to wear > waterproof, after all it is braided nylon material.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I’d rather pay the Apple tax

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Feels cheap and becomes loose after a couple of weeks.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hello jsan0316,
      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our Insignia™ - Braided Nylon Band for Apple Watch 42mm, 44mm, 45mm and Apple Watch Ultra 49mm. I know it can be dissatisfying that its not working as expected. Please know that we are improving the quality of this product by considering our customers feedback, if you need further assistance you can contact our customer service at 1 (877) 467-4289 Monday-Saturday 8am - 9pm CT.
      Insignia Support
      Molina
      https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Nope, not worth the money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Broke in less than 30 days, I would not buy this again

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hi there! Thank you for writing a review about our Braided Nylon Band for Apple Watch 42mm, 44mm, 45mm and Apple Watch Ultra 49mm (All Series)! We know how frustrating is that your Braided Nylon Band broke in less than 30 days. We would love to check this situation further with you! Please feel free to contact us at the link below to get further assistance with product warranty.

      Rudson S.| Insignia Support. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Insignia