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The best Fitbit bands, straps and accessories for your fitness tracker

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You've decided on a Fitbit, but that's not the end of it. There are a selection of accessories and bands you can buy to pimp up your new fitness tracker.

Whether you’ve gone for the Charge 3, Ionic or Flex 2, we all want something that feels a bit more personal, especially after dropping the sort of money most wearables cost.

We've put quite a few products in this list but we also have separate guides for the Fitbit Charge 2 bands, Fitbit Versa bands, Fitbit Alta bands and Fitbit Blaze bands.

Or perhaps you want something that gives you new ways to wear your Fitbit or that fixes common problems; whichever way you slice it we've had a good scout and dug up the best Fitbit bands and accessories we can find for each product.

Select your Fitbit from the list below and you'll find some of the best bands and accessories for each.

Note: we've ranked these from cheapest to most expensive according to prices at time of writing. We have not used every band or accessory on this list, but instead found a selection of options we think may suit your Fitbit wearable.

Do you own Fitbit's first ever smartwatch? If you've got a Fitbit Ionic we've put together some of the best bands and accessories you can use alongside the smartwatch.

Fitbit Ionic Screen Protector from Vicara

If you want to keep your shiny new Fitbit Ionic looking both shiny and new for a bit longer, these screen protectors will help prevent scuffs and scratches and they're touchscreen compatible so won’t affect your watch’s functionality. 

However, while they claim to be bubble-proof, you do need to spend a bit of time applying them to ensure you don’t get any annoying blisters. (And we don't mean on your fingers).

Fitbit Ionic Stainless Steel Band from Loveblue

If you prefer a metal watch strap to the soft silicone the Ionic comes with then there are quite a few out there to choose from. 

We like the matte black of this stainless steel version but there’s also a silver, rose gold and some sparkly options if you like your fitness smartwatch with added bling. Sizing is sorted too, the strap comes with a tool that allows you to remove links to ensure a good fit.

This is made of Horween leather – a tannery based in the US and has been around for over 100 years – and feels comfortable to wear on your wrist. It can be a little stiff to start with, but once you’ve worn it for a little while it should sit comfortably around your wrist.

You can buy it in either brown or a very dark blue color, but neither of these options are particularly cheap and these are some of the most high-end straps for any Fitbit wearable.

Planning to work out with your Fitbit Ionic a lot? Of course you are. That may mean you want to buy the Sport band from Fitbit that will allow your skin to breath more than the Classic or Leather bands do.

You can buy it in the tepid looking black and grey or there's the bold combination of bright yellow and blue that you can see in the image above. You probably won't want to wear this to a formal dinner...

We’re planning to try out the Fitbit Flyer headphones very soon, but if you want to have the officially produced headphones specifically for the Ionic you can buy them already.

Fitbit claims the headphones are sweatproof, which should make them comfortable to wear during workouts. If you're looking for a pair of Bluetooth headsets we can definitely recommend, be sure to check out our full guide of the best running headphones right now.

Looking for a different Fitbit?

The Fitbit Charge 3 is one of the company’s more premium fitness trackers, but if you’ve still got money to spare there are plenty of bands and accessories to augment it with. On this page we’ve highlighted five of the best.

You might not think of your Fitbit Charge 3 as something that particularly needs protecting, but it’s not immune to scratches, especially if you’re prone to waving it around during workouts, so you might want to consider a case.

Fortunately, you won’t have to spend much to get one. The Kmasic Protective Case is a simple, transparent piece of TPU that wraps around the screen and sides of your Charge 3, keeping the most vulnerable parts safe from harm.

You can still connect the charger with the cover on, and while the screen covering is always transparent (other than an optional pattern), you do have some color choices for the sides. Or you can keep those transparent too, so it’s not obvious that there’s anything shielding your tracker.

There are a few different official Fitbit Charge 3 strap options, but there’s no Milanese loop. Thankfully, third parties such as Cavn have filled the gap.

This is a stainless steel band, so it’s a bit classier than the sports ones that most people will be using, yet it’s not overly expensive.

It has a quick release mechanism and Cavn promises that it’s flexible, breathable and durable. That said, it probably won’t be your first choice for a workout or a swim, but it could be a great option if you want to class your tracker up a bit outside of the gym.

This Goseth band is both a silicone sport strap and a protective bumper case for your Charge 3. It makes the tracker somewhat chunkier and arguably uglier than without the case, but it keeps it safe from damage, and with a strap included too it’s undeniably good value for money.

It’s water and sweat proof, so a great option for workouts and adventures. This probably isn’t a strap you’ll want to use all the time, but it could be handy to have available any time you think your Fitbit Charge 3 might take a beating.

Want to class up your charging game? Then you could do a lot worse than this Cavn Fitbit Charge 3 Dock.

It’s made of aluminum, so it looks good, and it angles your Fitbit Charge 3 so you can display it and easily see the screen while it’s charging.

It also includes thoughtful features such as overcurrent and short circuit protection, anti-slip mats to keep the charger in place, and a cushioned part where you attach your Fitbit, to avoid damaging it.

If you want a truly premium band to replace the one that your Fitbit Charge 3 comes with, you probably won’t do better than this Horween Leather Band.

Exclusive to the Fitbit store, this is anything but cheap. However, the leather band and its aluminum buckle look great. They’re not water or sweat proof, so this isn’t one to work out in, but it would be ideal for when you want to look smarter.

Looking for a different Fitbit?

If you own a Fitbit Flex 2, we've put together a selection of the best accessories and bands for your wearable.

Silicone Fasteners

Perhaps you're happy to stick with the basic rubber wristband of the Fitbit Flex - after all, it is a fitness tracker, and the rubber strap is workout-ready.

But the latch can more easily come undone than some trackers, and if you're out on a jog you may end up travelling a significant distance before you realize you've lost it.

You can avoid these woes with a set of Friendly Swede Silicone Fasteners, which you simply slide over the clasp to keep it in place. You only need one to keep your Flex secure, but you get twelve in a pack, sporting a range of different colors, so you can use extras to add a bit of flair to your wrist.

Find yourself misplacing your Fitbit Flex 2 charger a lot? Why not have two?

It's always useful to have multiple options, and buying one of these will let you permanently store a charging dock at both work and home, or give you one to throw in your bag for when it needs charging on the go.

The silicone band you likely bought for your Fitbit Flex 2 also comes in a variety of other colors.

These are sold separately, so if you buy a few extras you'll be able to have a selection of different colors for different occasions. There are lots to choose from and they're not expensive at all.

If you want a more formal look for when you go to weddings or even just on a night out, Fitbit offers this beautiful bangle that will give your Flex 2 an entirely different look to what you're used to.

It comes in stainless steel, 22k rose gold or 22k gold depending on how much money you're prepared to spend on it.

Tory Burch

Fitbits, like most fitness trackers, are typically worn on your wrist, but there's no reason why some, such as the Fitbit Flex, can't be worn around your neck in a pendant.

That thought led to the creation of this Metal Fret Pendant by designer Tory Burch. Not only does it give you a new way to wear your Fitbit Flex, but the metal enclosure is premium, stylish and hides your Fitbit away enough that it can be used as a genuine fashion accessory.

Yet it still leaves your Fitbit fully functional and the gaps in the metal mean you can still view your progress with a double tap of the pendant.

Looking for a different Fitbit?

The Fitbit Surge was the Fitbit device for runners, but accessories and bands to buy alongside your wearable are limited. That's likely as a lot of the focus on the newer Ionic and Versa running watches. In terms of Surge accessories, here are some of our favorites.

As we've said, the Surge accessories market is limited at the moment so we've included a new charging cable for your Fitbit.

You may find this useful if you've misplaced your charger or you want another one to put in your bag while you're on the go.

Here's a cover for your Fitbit Surge that can make it a lot more exciting than most of the boring bands you can get for your tracker. There are options such as zebra print or even flowers to personalize the look of your Fitbit Surge.

Buy this if you want something that looks different to everyone else's Fitbit band.

Here's another protector for your strap, which is all the more vital as Fitbit isn't selling replacement bands for the Fitbit Surge anymore.

Instead you'll need to take the best care of your original Fitbit Surge strap to make sure it stays in one piece.

But as well as offering protection this adds a stylish finish to your Fitbit Surge, helping you stand out from the fitness tracking crowd.

Looking for a different Fitbit?

Still rocking the original Fitbit Flex? Then you'll want to check out this selection of bands.

Like the Hotodeal wristband, this strap from HopCentury also comes in a wide range of colors and looks, but the strap design is more conventional.

It’s affordable, fits a large range of wrist sizes and adds some color to your Fitbit Flex. It’s more rigid than Fitbit’s official bands and a bit chunky, but if you want a cheap, eye-catching strap, this is it.

The Fitbit Flex is designed to be worn on your wrist, but there are times when that’s not ideal. If you have a pushchair for example, your arms won’t be moving while walking, which can lead to less accurate tracking. Strapping the Flex to your ankle can solve that, and that’s exactly what this band lets you do.

Having it on your ankle also allows for a more accurate estimate of your movement while cycling, and you can save that wrist space for a normal watch.

Most Fitbit Flex bands are as sporty as the tracker itself, but not this Holaca leather band. As the name suggests, it’s leather, but it also has a metal design on the front, which combine to make for a fairly stylish, classy bracelet.

There are a range of color combinations to choose from, with both the metal and leather available in different shades, and the watch-like buckle ensures your Fitbit Flex will stay firmly on your wrist.

This BSI metal necklace changes your Fitbit Flex into a real piece of jewelry, almost completely covering the tracker itself with a metal pendant, complete with a metal chain so you can wear it around your neck.

There are small gaps in the pendant, allowing you to see the display on the Flex and keep track of your progress, but they’re discreet, and passers-by are unlikely to even realize you’re wearing a fitness tracker.

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