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Perfect Fit: Twelve South Launches ActionSleeve 2 for Apple Watch

By Billy Brown
Last Updated May 24, 2021
Billy Brown
Billy Brown has a problem sitting still. His constant search for the next challenge has him doing everything from running ultramarathons and climbing 14er’s to gaining 40 pounds to compete in powerlifting, breaking several state records and growing a killer beard in the process. With over a decade of writing under his belt, his work, covering action sports, gear, and beer, can be found in a variety of publications. He lives with his wife and their two cats in Sacramento, California.
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Tech accessory brand Twelve South has just released its latest version of the ActionSleeve. Prioritizing user comfort and utility, the ActionSleeve 2 works with the newest iterations of the Apple Watch. Compatible with the Apple Watch Series 4, 5, 6, and SE, the ActionSleeve 2 provides users with a broader range of places to wear their Apple Watches. It’s an interesting take on an Apple Watch case that makes an ideal running armband.

(Off) Wrist Watch: Where to Wear Apple Watch

There’s no question that the Apple Watch is one of the most comprehensive health and fitness devices ever. But the wrist is not always the best place for it. Wrist wraps, sleeves, and boxing gloves can all fight for real estate on the wrist. Also, kettlebell movements like snatches and overhead press can result in the weight actually smashing down on the watch. At best, it hurts like hell, and at worst, it crushes the face and leaves you with a dead piece of tech on your arm.

ActionSleeve 2 seeks a solution for exercise and comfort.

12 south action sleeve 2

ActionSleeve 2 Apple Watch Case Utility

It’s designed for wear on the bicep, forearm, or even then leg, and the ActionSleeve 2 sports a band made with non-allergenic polyurethane. The priority is user comfort; the material is soft against the skin. As well, its seams are precision stitched, and extra material is placed under the hardware to eliminate any rubbing or pinching. The open case face makes it easy to use and read any compatible Apple Watch’s touch screen. And the snug fit can actually improve heart rate monitoring accuracy.

Switching from watch to sleeve is simple: just slide the watch band off, then pop the body into the ActionSleeve 2, and you’re good to go. While wearing the sleeve, the watch’s screen, crown, and button are all fully accessible and functional, as are each of its sensors and monitors.

All of this makes the ActionSleeve 2 ideal for athletes. With its attention to user comfort and watch utility, it really stands out as a running armband.

Securing the ActionSleeve 2: Pricing, Availability

Twelve South prices the ActionSleeve 2, available now, at $40. It comes in two sizes: one for the 40-mm Apple Watch and one for the 44-mm Apple Watch.

To learn more, visit TwelveSouth.com.

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