Apple AirTag 4-pack vs Protectly GPS Tracker Extreme
Comparison 2026 — GPS Trackers
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Protectly GPS Tracker Extreme edges out the Apple AirTag 4-pack with an overall score of 80/100 against 68/100. It scores particularly well on accuracy (84/100) and concealment (58/100), making it the better all-round pick in GPS Trackers.
The Apple AirTag 4-pack remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €119.00 versus €90.00.
Accuracy winner
Protectly GPS Tracker Extreme
29% higher than its rival
Specifications
| Specification | Apple AirTag 4-pack | Protectly GPS Tracker Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €119.00 | €90.00+32% |
| Rating | ★4.7 (5,240) | ★4.4 (2,140) |
| Overall | 68/100 | 80/100+18% |
| Tracker performance | ||
| Technology | Bluetooth LE + UWB (U1) | 4G LTE-M GPS + cell-tower+300% |
| Battery life | Ca. 12 maanden per tag | Tot 2160 uur standby+17900% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Network | Find My | — |
| Coverage | — | 150 landen |
| Compatibility | ||
| Subscription cost | Geen | — |
| Number of tags | 4 stuks | — |
| Price per tag | Ca. €30 | — |
| App | Zoek Mijn (iOS 14.5+) | — |
| Subscription & app | ||
| Subscription cost | — | 10 jaar inbegrepen |
| SIM card | — | Multi-carrier, vooraf geactiveerd |
| App | — | Protectly (iOS/Android) |
| Dimensions | — | 80 × 40 × 20 mm, 90 g |
Pros and cons
Apple AirTag 4-pack
Pros
- Averages €30 per tag — roughly 14 percent cheaper than buying individually
- Enables a twin-mount strategy: one in the bell, one hidden in the seat post or bottle cage
- All four tags are instantly active on the Find My network with no registration fees
- Perfect for families running three or four bikes at once
Cons
- Same anti-stalking limitation as the single AirTag — iPhone-carrying thieves still get warned
- No real GPS — coverage drops off in rural areas
Protectly GPS Tracker Extreme
Pros
- Ten years of data service included — no hidden monthly charges
- Standby battery up to 2,160 hours (90 days) — far longer than the Vodafone Curve
- Real 4G GPS across 150 countries — works in rural Netherlands and on holiday in Italy
- No anti-stalking limitation like the AirTag — thieves are not warned
Cons
- Larger and heavier than an AirTag or Chipolo — stealth mounting takes more creativity
- No Kiwa SCM certification — ENRA/Kingpolis will not grant premium discounts