Now that Apple has launched the new AirTag 2, it is good to ask yourself if it is really worth buying it or staying with the first generation. Therefore, in this article we are going to review the key differences between AirTag and AirTag 2.
AirTag 2 design and precision
AirTag (left) and AirTag 2 (right).
Broadly speaking, the design of the AirTag 2 is the same as the first generation AirTag, although there is a small difference that allows us to differentiate them when purchasing them: the silkscreen on the AirTag is in lower casewhile on the AirTag 2 it is capitalized.
But if there is a significant change between both generations, it is related to the search, especially in precision. Specifically, the new generation offers a mayor precisionwhich means that it can be found from a greater distance (50% more). Additionally, Apple Watch support is added. There is also a increase in sound volume that we can reproduce to locate it quickly.
Two very similar prices
Although initially the first generation AirTag was launched at an official Price of 35 euros, over time it has risen to reach 39 euros. However, some supplier stores tend to keep it on sale for long periods of time, as is the case with Amazon, which right now has it for 30.99 euros (one unit) or for 89.99 euros (four units).
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On the other hand, the AirTag 2 is not too far from what we currently see in the first generation, since it has officially been launched at a price of 35 euros (one unit) or 119 euros (four units), something that is attractive if we want to have the improvements of the AirTag 2 for a price similar to that of the AirTag, at least if we Buy a single unit.
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Is it worth it?
To assess whether it is really worth buying the AirTag 2, we can open three fronts. The first is if it is our first Apple locatorand in this case we may be interested in betting on the new, with the improvements that this entails, for a price very similar to that of the first generation.
The second front is If we already have an AirTag. In this case, the differences really are not so great as to justify making the jump to the new generation, especially if the locator works perfectly.
Finally, it may also be the case that you want buy the four-pack of AirTag or AirTag 2. The new generation is also available in this pack at an official price of 119 euros, so if you want to have several Apple locators it is worth opting for the previous generation pack, since its price is currently 89.99 euros.
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