First off, right, the *real* deal Sport Loops, the ones Apple actually makes, they usually got the size printed on the inside, the underside bit. That’s like, the number one giveaway. If you don’t see that, alarm bells should be ringing in your head, mate. Now, that doesn’t mean *every* Sport Loop without it is fake. There are totally legit third-party ones that are just as good, maybe even better! I got one from Amazon, I think, and honestly, it’s brilliant. No regrets. But *if* you’re aiming for an authentic Apple one, that size thing is key.
See, that’s where it gets tricky, innit? You gotta be a bit of a detective. I saw someone on Reddit saying that if you see a Sport Loop with the Apple logo on it, it’s *probably* fake. I mean, I dunno, some knock-offs are getting pretty good at faking that logo. It’s a wild world, this.
And then there’s the quality. This one’s a bit more subjective, right? But generally, a real Apple Sport Loop is gonna feel a bit nicer. The nylon weave will be tighter, more even, less likely to fray. A fake one might feel a bit rougher, cheaper, you know? It’s hard to describe, you kinda just gotta *feel* it.
Now, here’s my take. Are the real Apple ones *worth* the extra cash? Depends. If you’re a total stickler for authenticity and gotta have that Apple logo bragging rights, then yeah, maybe. But honestly? There are tons of really good, cheaper alternatives out there. Seriously. I’ve seen people get Amazon ones that are practically identical, like, 95% there.
I saw someone was asking about Amazon Alpine loops, and it’s kinda the same deal. Is the Apple one worth £50? Well, I’ve only owned the sport loop so far, can’t really give a great opinion on this topic.
