AirTag 2
A $29 object tracker whose strongest feature is not the disc—it is the size and integration of the network around it.
AirTag 2 keeps the same basic form factor and price as the original while adding Apple’s second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, expanded Precision Finding range and a louder speaker. The battery remains a user-replaceable CR2032, and the enclosure retains IP67 water and dust resistance.
The evidence sheet
What does Apple actually add?
At this price, the hardware premium is small. The differentiator is Apple’s Find My network, tighter Precision Finding and airline-friendly Share Item Location support. Cross-platform buyers can get strong basic tracking elsewhere, but Apple users are buying ecosystem reach rather than a more sophisticated piece of plastic.
Benchmark for Apple users
Benchmark. For iPhone households, AirTag 2 is unusually easy to justify because the network and recovery workflow matter more than the hardware itself. Android users should buy a tracker built around Google Find Hub instead.
The catch
AirTag is intentionally Apple-only, and Precision Finding requires newer compatible hardware. It is also an item tracker, not a theft-recovery guarantee.
Independent perspective: Macworld hands-on review.
Pricing, dimensions, connectivity, IP rating and compatibility are Apple-stated and may change. Row & Ledger has not independently tested real-world finding range.