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Apple AirTag vs Apple AirTag 2

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Apple AirTag

Apple AirTag

  • User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery.
  • Bluetooth proximity finding.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Speaker for audible finding.
  • Precision Finding on compatible devices.
KSh 6,500In Stock
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Apple AirTag 2

Apple AirTag 2

  • 11.8 g.
  • User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell.
  • Bluetooth.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Speaker.
KSh 7,000Out of Stock

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Apple AirTag (4 Pack)KSh 15,500
Samsung Galaxy SmartTagKSh 4,000
Samsung SmartTag 2KSh 4,500
Apple AirTag (1 Pack)KSh 6,500
Galaxy SmartTag 2 (1pack)KSh 4,500
Galaxy SmartTag 2 (4pack)KSh 12,000
Galaxy SmartTag 3KSh 6,500
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Our quick verdict

The Apple AirTag is a Bluetooth item tracker, while the Apple AirTag 2 is a Bluetooth / UWB item tracker.

Features

Apple AirTag
Built-in accelerometer
Apple AirTag 2
Play Sound, Precision Finding

Battery capacity

Apple AirTag
User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery
Apple AirTag 2
User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell

Connections

Apple AirTag
Bluetooth proximity finding
Apple AirTag 2
Bluetooth

Speaker / alert

Apple AirTag
Built-in speaker for audible finding
Apple AirTag 2
Built-in speaker, 50% louder than previous generation

Water / dust resistance

Apple AirTag
IP67 under IEC 60529: tested
Apple AirTag 2
IP67 dust/water resistance

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple AirTagApple AirTag 2
FeaturesBuilt-in accelerometerPlay Sound, Precision Finding
Battery capacityUser-replaceable CR2032 coin cell batteryUser-replaceable CR2032 coin cell
ConnectionsBluetooth proximity findingBluetooth
Speaker / alertBuilt-in speaker for audible findingBuilt-in speaker, 50% louder than previous generation
Water / dust resistanceIP67 under IEC 60529: testedIP67 dust/water resistance
Finding technologyPrecision Finding on compatible devicesSecond-generation UWB Precision Finding on supported iPhone and Apple Watch

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirTagApple AirTag 2
BrandAppleApple

Tracker

Tracker specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirTagApple AirTag 2
Brand / ModelApple AirTagApple AirTag (2nd generation, 2026)
Tracker TypeBluetooth item trackerBluetooth / UWB item tracker
Tracking Network / AppApple Find My appApple Find My network / Find My app
Colour / Design—White; polished metal exterior

Tracking & Connectivity

Tracking & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirTagApple AirTag 2
ConnectivityBluetooth proximity finding; Ultra Wideband; NFC for Lost ModeBluetooth; second-generation Apple Ultra Wideband chip; NFC
Finding TechnologyPrecision Finding on compatible devices; supported models and regional availability depend on AirTag generationSecond-generation UWB Precision Finding on supported iPhone and Apple Watch; Bluetooth proximity; Find My network-assisted location
Finding FeaturesBuilt-in accelerometerPlay Sound; Precision Finding; Lost Mode with NFC contact recovery

Smart Features

Smart Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirTagApple AirTag 2
Smart / Lost Item FeaturesNFC tap for Lost ModeShare with up to 5 other people using supported Apple software; cross-platform unwanted-tracking alerts
Speaker / AlertBuilt-in speaker for audible findingBuilt-in speaker; 50% louder than previous generation

Battery & Protection

Battery & Protection specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirTagApple AirTag 2
Battery / Battery LifeUser-replaceable CR2032 coin cell batteryUser-replaceable CR2032 coin cell; more than 1 year
Water / Dust ResistanceIP67 under IEC 60529: tested at a maximum depth of 1 metre for up to 30 minutes; resistance can decrease with wearIP67 dust/water resistance; tested at up to 1 m for 30 minutes

Compatibility & Physical

Compatibility & Physical specifications comparison
SpecificationApple AirTagApple AirTag 2
Compatibility / CertificationApple Account and a compatible iPhone or iPad; minimum software and Precision Finding requirements depend on the AirTag generationSetup: iPhone with iOS 26.2.1+ or iPad with iPadOS 26.1+. Precision Finding: iPhone Air or iPhone 15 and later, excluding iPhone 16e; Apple Watch Series 9+ or Ultra 2+ with watchOS 26.2.1; availability varies by region
Dimensions / Weight / In the BoxDiameter: 31.9 mm; height: 8.0 mmPer tracker: 31.9 mm diameter × 8.0 mm; 11.8 g. Selected 1-pack: AirTag ×1. Selected 4-pack: AirTag ×4. CR2032 battery installed in each; documentation

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP67.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both use CR2032 (battery / battery life).
  • Both are made by Apple.

In summary

Get the Apple AirTag if you want a Bluetooth item tracker, or the Apple AirTag 2 if you want a Bluetooth / UWB item tracker.

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