Apple AirTag vs Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2
Comparison 2026 — GPS Trackers
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Apple AirTag edges out the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 with an overall score of 65/100 against 62/100. It scores particularly well on accuracy (55/100) and concealment (50/100), making it the better all-round pick in GPS Trackers.
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €35.00 versus €35.00.
Accuracy winner
Apple AirTag
3% higher than its rival
Value winner
Apple AirTag
10% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Apple AirTag | Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €35.00 | €35.00 |
| Rating | ★4.6 (7,820) | ★4.5 (1,640) |
| Overall | 65/100+5% | 62/100 |
| Tracker performance | ||
| Technology | Bluetooth LE + UWB (U1) | Bluetooth LE + UWB |
| Battery life | Ca. 12 maanden (CR2032) | Tot 700 dagen (Power Saving)+5733% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 (officieel) |
| Network | Find My (iPhone crowdsourced) | SmartThings Find |
| Compatibility | ||
| Subscription cost | Geen | Geen |
| App | Zoek Mijn (iOS 14.5+) | — |
| Android support | Alleen Tracker Detect | — |
| Dimensions | 31.9 mm, 11 g | — |
| Phone | — | Samsung Galaxy (Android 11+) |
| iOS support | — | Geen |
| Battery | — | CR2032 (vervangbaar) |
Pros and cons
Apple AirTag
Pros
- Dense Find My network in the Netherlands — Amsterdam and the Randstad are saturated with iPhones
- No subscription, no SIM card — a one-time purchase
- Precision Finding with the U1 chip walks you to within 10 m of the tag
- Roughly one year of battery life from a user-replaceable CR2032
Cons
- Anti-stalking alert: any iPhone near a stolen bike eventually gets a warning — letting thieves locate and dump the AirTag
- No real GPS — location depends entirely on nearby Apple devices
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2
Pros
- UWB support on compatible Galaxy devices (S21+ and newer) for precise location
- Official IP67 rating — dustproof and survives submersion up to 30 min
- Battery life up to 700 days in Power Saving Mode — best in class
- Button for Smart Home actions (lights, doorbells) — useful bonus
Cons
- Only works with Samsung Galaxy phones — no iPhone or other Android support
- SmartThings Find network in the Netherlands clearly smaller than Find My