TL;DR
- Multiple retailers are preparing for the release of Google’s Performance Loop Band for the Pixel Watch 3.
- The band has been sighted on Best Buy’s and Amazon’s Canadian websites, but is currently out of stock.
- Initial rumors suggested a potential October launch date.
Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Google’s latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 3, is available, but its official accessories are still in question. Following the debut of the Watch 3, a mysterious “Performance Loop Band” briefly appeared on Amazon before being removed, leaving consumers eagerly anticipating its release. Recent developments hint that Google may finally be ready to unveil it.
Early hints of this band came before last month’s Made By Google event, with leaks suggesting the Performance Loop Band would not be immediately available and could be postponed until around the end of October.
The team at Droid Life decided to take matters into their own hands and investigated further retailer listings. They discovered the Performance Loop Band on landing pages on both Best Buy and Amazon in Canada.
Both sites show the band as currently out of stock, with Amazon displaying some confusion about compatibility, particularly for the 45mm Watch 3. We anticipate these issues will be resolved once the band is officially available for purchase.
It’s frustrating that the release is taking so long, especially considering that the Performance Loop Band seems like a great alternative to the Woven Band, featuring a slightly more premium design.
In addition to the release date, pricing remains a key question. The Best Buy listing prices the band at $80 in Canadian dollars, but it is likely to be significantly cheaper in the US. These early listings may be incomplete, so it’s best not to dwell on potentially inaccurate figures.