Hands-on: Nomad’s fresh limited edition ‘Electric Blue’ Apple Watch Sport Band

Nomad today launched a new variant of its Apple Watch Sport Band. The limited edition “Electric Blue” offers a bold splash of color for spring. Read on for a hands-on look at this new Apple Watch band and some of the benefits beyond Apple’s own Sport Band.

I tested the Limited Edition Electric Blue Nomad Sport Band with my Apple Watch Ultra. It shares the same proven design and features as the existing Nomad Sport band in a new limited edition colorway.

Incidentally, Apple just unveiled its new spring strap colors this morning, but Nomad’s Electric Blue has a richer and more vibrant tone than Apple’s new “Sky” sport band, which is a muted pastel hue.

Nomad’s new Electric Blue reminds me of the very first blue Apple used on the original Apple Watch Sport band in 2015.

Nomad Sport Band specifications

• FKM fluoroelastomer rubber
• 100% waterproof
• Internal ventilation channels
• Custom aluminum locking pin
• 150mm size – “one size fits all” for 45 and 49mm Apple Watches
• Designed for Apple Watch Ultra, Series 8, 7, 6, SE and all previous versions of Apple Watch
• Price: $59.95

As I said when I previously reviewed the Nomad Sport Band, I appreciate that the pill-shaped locking pin design offers a more secure fit than the spherical pin that Apple uses with its Sport Band. The Nomad Sportband also offers full adjustability.

Like the limited edition High Volta color, I really like the vibrancy of Electric Blue. I think it looks sharp with the Apple Watch Ultra and goes well with any other Apple Watch finish.

If you’ve never tried Nomad’s Sport Band, the ventilation channels improve airflow for a more breathable experience compared to the low-profile design of Apple’s Sport Band. I’ve been using Nomad’s sport bands for over a year and they are comfortable for all day use.

One thing to note about the Apple Watch Ultra, although the fit is perfect with the latest Apple Watch, when the Nomad Sport Band is installed there is a tiny change in the tolerance of where the band connects.

For an easy fix, you can just press your finger on the center black pill-shaped pin on the edge of each Sport Band strap while sliding it into the Ultra (this isn’t an issue with other Apple Watch models). ).

Grab the Limited Edition Electric Blue

You can purchase the Nomad Electric Blue Sport Band for Apple Watch now for a limited time. It is for 45/49mm Apple Watches in size M/L 150mm (fits most wrists) and costs $59.95. Other colors are Lunar Grey, Ash Green, Marine Blue, Ultra Orange and Black.