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For some time now, Apple’s AirTag has captured the attention of the most forgetful users, thus becoming an accessory for keys, wallets, bags or suitcases and always having them located. Over time, competitors have not stopped appearing. If you have been thinking about buying a device of this type for a while and don’t know which one to decide on, the time has come to analyze some of the best options that is on the market to make your choice easier. Technical sheet of all these locator models Xiaomi tag Apple Airtag 2 Motorcycle tag Tile by Life360 Matte samsung smart tag 2 Dimensions and weight 46.5 x 31 x 7.2mm 10 grams Diameter: 3.19cmThickness: 0.8cm 11.8 grams Diameter: 3.19 cm Thickness: 8 mm 7.5 grams 38x38x7mm 8.9 grams 28.8 x 52.4 x 8mm 13.75 grams TECHNOLOGY Bluetooth v5.4NFC (Apple Find My only) Bluetooth LEU2 chip (ultra wide band)NFC Ultra wide bandBluetooth Low Energy long range bluetooth Life360 Network Bluetooth 5.3 UWB SPEAKER Integrated piezoelectric buzzer Integrated 75 dB at 10 cm Integrated Integrated water resistance IP67 (30 min at 1 m depth) IP67 (30 min at 1 m depth) IP67 (30 min at 1 m depth) IP68 IP67 (30 min at 1 m depth) compatibility Google Android Find HubApple Find My Apple Find My Google Android Find Hub Google Android FindHubApple Find My Only Samsung Galaxy phones with Android 9 or higher autonomy Replaceable CR2032 battery(Shelf life: 1 year) Replaceable CR2032 battery(Shelf life: 1 year) Replaceable CR2032 battery(Shelf life: 1 year) Replaceable CR2032 battery(Shelf life: 1 year) Replaceable CR2032 battery (up to 700 days of autonomy in low consumption mode) price From 14.99 euros (1 unit) From 49.99 euros (pack of 4) From 27.99 euros (1 unit) From 99.99 euros (pack of 4) From 24.90 euros (1 unit) From 104.34 euros (pack of 4) From 24.26 euros (1 unit) From 80.36 euros (pack of 4) From 15 euros (1 unit) Which locator is best for you according to your case? With so many models of Bluetooth locators, you may feel lost, but we are going to try to simplify things a little to help you choose one or the other. Next, we are going to analyze which is the locator that best suits you according to the mobile phone you have and your needs and budget. One of the essential things when it comes to understanding these devices is that They use the network of nearby users to locate each other. The AirTag works because there are millions of iPhones passing nearby and the same goes for those compatible with Android’s Find My network. In Spain, it must be taken into account that there are more Android mobile users than iPhones, while Tile (which we will also analyze later) only works if users have the Tile app installed, so if you live in a lost town, it will not be of any use to you. Of course, all of them have in common that they feed themselves through a standard button cellwhich will cost you two euros to change it a year and you will forget to charge the device. In addition, they are IP67 certified, which means they will survive without problems if you drop your keys into a puddle or the toilet, for example. Apple AirTag, the king of precision and the perfect one for iPhone users He Apple AirTag2 It is the absolute reference for iPhone users. The pursuit of precision is taken to another level thanks to the new U2 chip, allowing you find objects almost 60 meters away with an arrow that guides you step by step. In addition, its integration with the Apple Watch and the accessories ecosystem (such as cases and keychains) is unattainable for the rest. The best thing about its chip is that it is very powerful and precise, allowing your phone to tell you that the object is “two meters to your right” with a centimeter precisionsomething that normal Bluetooth does not do. In addition, it is considered one of the best since there are many iPhones in the world (and also in Spain), which makes locating objects much easier. Faced with this precision, the AirTag has a but and that is that it sells you an incomplete product. The AirTag is a smooth disk, so if you want to hang it on the keysyou will have to spend between 15 and 40 euros on a keychain. Apple AirTag (2nd generation) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2: exclusive for Samsung users He Samsung SmartTag2 It is intended only for company mobile users. This makes it compete head-to-head with Apple since it also offers precision search (UWB), although it adds some extra functions, such as a physical button used to control home automation. A good example of this would be that, when you get home, you can configure that a double click on the keychain turns on the lights in the living room. In addition, you will not have to spend more on accessories, because it comes with a hole for can hang it directly on the keychainwhich is a benefit for your portfolio. Samsung – Samsung SmartTag 2 white. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi Tag, the victory of quality-price and valid for any mobile Whether you have an Android mobile or an iPhone, the Xiaomi Tag It is the most economical and versatile alternative you will find. Of course, its design is somewhat larger, but You will not need an accessory to hang it on the keychain. It has arrived, without a doubt, to break the market, offering everything that a locator offers but at almost half the price. Of course, its weak point is precision. It doesn’t have ultra-wideband (UWB), so you’ll have to forget about the dates on the screen. With this model you will have to play “hot or cold” guided only by the beep, unlike Samsung, Apple or Motorola models. The … Read more