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Apple AirTag vs Samsung SmartTag 2
Apple AirTag ($29) vs Samsung SmartTag 2 ($30) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right tracking tag.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple AirTag | Samsung SmartTag 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 | $30 |
| Weight | 11g | 14g |
| Network | Apple Find My (1.5B) | Samsung SmartThings Find |
| Battery | CR2032 (1 year) | CR2032 replaceable (~700 days) |
| UWB | Precision Finding U1 | Yes — Precision Finding |
| WR | IP67 | IP67 |
| Size | 31.9mm disc | — |
| NFC | Lost Mode contact | — |
| Range | — | 120m Bluetooth |
| Mode | — | Offline Finding Mode |
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
Samsung SmartTag 2
- 700-day battery life (2× longer than AirTag)
- UWB Precision Finding guides you to inches
- Offline Finding Mode works without a Galaxy phone nearby
- IP67 waterproof for outdoor use
- $30 — cheapest UWB tracker on the market
- Galaxy/Android ecosystem only — no iOS Find My
- SmartThings network smaller than Apple Find My
- Bulkier than AirTag coin design
Apple AirTag is the better value at $29. Both are part of our curated tracking tag index — tap through to check current pricing.