Apple AirTag 2
VERDICT
It’s cheap, it works, and it saves headaches. The AirTag 2 improves on perfection. The longer range means you can connect to it while waiting at the luggage carousel before the bag even appears. The new anti-stalking features make it safer, and the "Family Sharing" feature finally works flawlessly for shared car keys.
The Big Picture
With billions of iPhones in the world, the "Find My" network is the most powerful lost-and-found system on Earth. The AirTag 2 taps into this. If you leave your backpack in a cafe in Paris, and anyone with an iPhone walks by it, you get a notification in New York with its exact location. It requires zero subscription and the battery lasts over a year.
📡 Precision Finding
The Tech: Like a compass.
How it works: When you are close (within 20 meters), your iPhone screen turns into a compass, pointing an arrow directly at the AirTag with distance indicators (e.g., "3.5m to your right"). It’s incredibly satisfying and accurate.
🔊 Louder Speaker
Hear it clearly.
Improvement: The original AirTag was too quiet if buried in a sofa. The AirTag 2 uses the entire body as a resonance chamber to produce a much louder chirp, saving you minutes of frustration when searching for keys.
✅ The Pros
- Network: Unbeatable coverage globally.
- Battery: Uses standard CR2032 coin batteries (user replaceable).
- Waterproof: Improved IP68 rating.
- Price: Very affordable ($29) for the value it provides.
❌ The Cons
- Design: Still lacks a built-in keyring hole (you have to buy an accessory).
- Scratching: The shiny metal side scratches instantly.
- Android: Useless for Android users (get a Chipolo or Tile).
🤔 Should you buy it?
YES. Buy a 4-pack. Put one in your car, one on your keys, one in your wallet, and one in your luggage.
NO only if you don't own an iPhone.
See the showdown: AirTag 2 vs. Tile Pro Comparison