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Apple AirTag vs Nomad Tracking Card Pro
Apple AirTag ($29) vs Nomad Tracking Card Pro ($45) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right tracking tag.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple AirTag | Nomad Tracking Card Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 | $45 |
| Weight | 11g | 15g |
| Network | Apple Find My (1.5B) | Apple Find My |
| Battery | CR2032 (1 year) | 16 months, charges on Qi or MagSafe |
| UWB | Precision Finding U1 | — |
| WR | IP67 | — |
| Size | 31.9mm disc | 85 x 54 x 2.5 mm |
| NFC | Lost Mode contact | — |
| Body | — | Polycarbonate and aluminum |
| Water | — | IPX7 |
| Weight | — | 15g (Nomad product page) |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirTag
- 1.5B device Find My network
- Precision Finding U1 chip
- IP67 water resistant
- Replaceable CR2032
- NFC Lost Mode
- iPhone ecosystem only
- No Android app native
- Anti-stalking alerts still imperfect
Nomad Tracking Card Pro
- Fits in a wallet at 2.5 mm thick
- Rechargeable, 16-month battery life
- TSA and FAA approved
- Costs $10 more than the Air
- Apple Find My only
Apple AirTag is the better value at $29. Both are part of our curated tracking tag index — tap through to check current pricing.
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