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Our favorite Nomad phone cases, chargers, and Apple Watch bands are 20% off right now
Nomad Goods' mobile accessories are known for their quality and Apple-like attention to detail and design. At ZDNET, several of our experts have hands-on tested various products from Nomad, and we've even featured them in multiple roundups of our favorite products, including chargers, cases, and watch bands.
Nomad's top-notch products rarely get discounted. But right now, Nomad is running a big sale offering 20% off sitewide on full price, in-stock gear (excluding limited editions). The Spring's for Friends sale allows you to use the promo code SUPERSPRING2024 at checkout at Nomad, Nanoleaf, Camp Chef, BYLT, and Toad&Co to take advantage of exclusive deals at each retailer.
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If you're looking to shop the Nomad sale, here are a few of the top products we'd recommend. (And for more deals, check out the best deals happening during Amazon's Big Spring Sale this week.)
The best Nomad products to shop at 20% off
Nomad's Sport case is available for the various iPhone 13, 14, and 15 models.
ZDNET's Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner says that the Sport Case for iPhone is protective, easy-to-grip, lightweight, and notes that it has a very distinctive look.
"The attention to detail is apparent in the slight indent down the sides of the case that make easier to hold and the notched lines in the metal power button that have a wonderful tactile feel," Hiner says.
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Nomad offers a range of flagship chargers in varying configurations. The Base One Max combines wireless charging for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods in one.
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ZDNET's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes reviewed the Base One Max in 2023, and he immediately called out its top quality. "The first thing that I noticed about the Base One Max was how solid, well-built, and premium it felt. In a world where a lot of charging stations can be too lightweight and feel plasticky, this one's constructed from solid metal, premium glass, and dust and scratch-resistant TPU giving it both a heft and presence on a desk or nightstand," he said in his review.
With 20% off, you can save over $30 on this all-in-one charger -- a deal that doesn't come around often.
Nomad's Sport Band for Apple Watch is availale for virtually all models of the Apple Watch and comes in several colors and combinations.
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Hiner says it looks great, is comfortable to wear, and is very durable. And at a retail price of $60, it sits nicely between Apple's Sport band ($50) and its Ocean Band ($100) designed for the Apple Watch Ultra. With a 20% off discount, the Nomad Sport Band is a terrific deal.
Nomad's Titanium band for Apple Watch is ZDNET's Matthew Miller's favorite watch strap. The only downside? It's a pricey investment at $300, and hasn't gone on sale in over two years. During the spring sale, you can snag a titanium watch band for 20% off -- a $60 savings.
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In 2023, Miller tested the titanium band for over a month, and liked its high-end look, great clasp, and overall feel.
"While Apple has a Link Bracelet available for $349. Nomad's $300 Titanium Band is a better option with two colors to choose from, a full-release magnetic clasp, a link adjustment tool, and more. It's a lovely metal accessory that has instantly made my Apple Watch experience all the more premium," Miller said in his review.
Other ZDNET-tested Nomad items to shop during the spring sale
When will this deal expire?
Nomad's sale event will run through March 25 at 12 p.m. PST.