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Samsung has launched a new wrist strap called Galaxy Watch Rugged Sport Band for its recent smartwatches. It is a ruggedized wristband compatible with the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. The strap comes in two sizes — small/medium and medium/large — priced at $49.99.
Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 series get a sporty new wristband
The Galaxy Watch Rugged Sport Band is a sporty strap featuring a ripple design on the outside. Samsung has made it using a fluoroelastomer material, allowing it to be extremely soft, flexible, and lightweight despite the added thickness. The in-box straps for Google’s Pixel Watch and Apple Watch series are also made of the same material (via). It is strong and durable, ensuring a comfortable fit for a long duration.
Samsung’s newest wristband for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 series has a buckle clasp locking system. It hides excess band under the strap, rather than leaving it on the outside. “With its bold and versatile design, this sporty band will accompany you in your outdoor workouts and daily activities,” the company says. “The added thickness and texture help reinforce the band for long-lasting endurance to match your dynamic lifestyle.”
As said earlier, Samsung has priced the Rugged Sport Band for the Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 series at $49.99. Both sizes (S/M and M/L) are available to buy immediately in the US in black and gray colors. The company also teases this strap in green and taupe color options, but there’s no known timeline for their availability just yet. If you’re interested in the Galaxy Watch Rugged Sport Band, you can check it out here.
Of course, it isn’t the only official strap that Samsung offers for the Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 series. The regular Sport Band is available cheaper at $39.99, while the Magnetic D-Buckle Sport Band is priced at $79.99. The Korean firm also has a few limited-edition options including a Star Wars band. Check out our collection of the best bands for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. These lists contain both official and third-party options. We regularly update the lists to add new items.
Samsung continues to release new accessories for Galaxy devices
The Rugged Sport Band for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 series comes shortly after Samsung launched a couple of camera accessories for the Galaxy S23 lineup. These are currently only available in the UK but the company will likely release them in other markets as well, including the US. We will keep you posted as the Korean firm continues to launch new accessories for its Galaxy devices.
