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By Ben Schoon
Publication Date: 2025-12-12 15:30:00
Bands have been by far the biggest headache of owning a Pixel Watch, at least for me. Google’s first-party collection is surprisingly expansive, but also pricey. In the third-party space, options are often limited or of low quality, but I recently picked up a super cheap Pixel Watch band that feels just as good as Google’s “Active Sport” band, but at a fraction of the price.
Google first launched the “Active Sport” band for Pixel Watch in 2023. The band acts as a complement to the default “Active” band by adding holes to the design for better breathability, and also swapping the fluoroelastomer for a lightweight silicone.
This has quickly become my go-to Pixel Watch band, with the “Moonstone” one being my daily band on the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3. More recently, the “Indigo” Active Sport band has been my favorite for Pixel Watch 4 when I’m outside, mostly thanks to that striking color.
