Apple AirTag - 2026

Overview

Apple has improved its Bluetooth tracker in practically every way, making it louder and extending its detection range.

– As reviewed by Engadget

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

1
Average:

0
Bad:

0

9.2

User Score

Based on 5,384 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on July 2, 2026

Reviewers Liked

Increased Precision Finding range
Louder and easier to hear
Same price as the original AirTag

Reviewers Didn't Like

Still lacks a keyring hole
Still uses non-rechargeable battery
Apple's AirTag accessories are too expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

The AirTag 2 works as advertised with easy setup and the excellent Find My network, and this updated model has a louder speaker and improved Precision Finding range – two features that make it an overall better tracker than before.

By TrustedReviews on March 02, 2026

The new AirTag 2 might look like the original, but it gains better Precision Finding performance thanks it a new Ultra Wideband chip that delivers a massive range boost that makes it the most findable tracker I've tested. It remains the gold standard, even though it still has a user replaceable battery.

By Tom's Guide on February 05, 2026

Apple has improved its Bluetooth tracker in practically every way, making it louder and extending its detection range.

By Engadget on February 04, 2026

At $29 Apple’s own Find My tracker remains a very affordable accessory for locating your lost items. The new version is louder and has a wider range, key improvements are welcome indeed.

By MacWorld on February 04, 2026

I don’t think that you need to rush out and replace all of your original AirTags. The first-generation AirTags will continue to work just fine. But if there is an item that is especially important to you, something for which it would be helpful if the item could be even easier to find, it is nice to have the option to use the improved second-generation AirTag. I’ve already made that change for my keys and my Tom Bihn bag that I take to work every day.

By iPhone JD on February 04, 2026

If you, like me, have very real fears about misplacing a valuable possession in a sprawling airport or busy terminal (TSA isn't exactly known for error-free baggage handling), the AirTag 2 gives you a better chance of locking onto its location from farther away. This, alone, is worth upgrading to the new AirTag.

By GH on February 03, 2026

When I set out to test the AirTag, I was concerned there wouldn't be much to talk about. But after my time with it, I've discovered a lot to share. Namely, I'm a fan. I was already a fan of the first one, and that's the key. Apple kept all the best aspects of the original AirTag while adding slight improvements. There was no dramatic redesign or price increase. It's just the familiar white and chrome disc that is a little louder, higher-pitched and easier to find from quite a bit farther away.

By cnet on January 31, 2025