Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsA significant, worthwhile upgrade
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
The numerous reviews complaining of a difficult install was not an experience that I shared at all. I found it quite easy to put together and it's been a significant improvement over the stock magnetic-clasp Samsung band for several reasons:
~ Retention - The stock magnetic clasp is nice in theory but if you do a lot of work with your hands you'll find that it is constantly being disengaged, usually at the worst possible moments. The stock band will be fine for some but if you aggressively interact with the world it will quickly become an irritation. No such concerns with this Spigen band. Solid, dependable and you won't be worrying about your watch falling off your wrist.
~ Durability - The stock magnetic band is made with thin plastic and tiny metal parts which, when subjected to what I consider to be normal and average use will fail, causing your heart to skip a beat as you think you're about to lose your completely overpriced Samsung watch. The Spigen band is solid and positive...put it on and you won't have to fuss with it. It doesn't have a 'cheap feel' and I've had no construction issues with it.
~ Protection - Not only does the Spigen band provide a much better degree of impact protection, I find that I am accidentally activating the face of the watch far less often, and am not accidentally activating the control buttons at all anymore. It necessitates a more deliberate interaction to manipulate functions of the watch, which I really appreciate.
If you have a very serene existence you will probably not be needing this at all, but if you work with your hands or play rough, this is a necessity. Buy it with confidence; highly recommended.