A Bluetooth tracker is the cheapest insurance you can buy for your keys, bag, or wallet, and Android finally has real choices. Five trackers list between $29 and $40 here, and Motorola quotes more than 600 days of battery life on one of them. Which one fits depends on whether you want a keychain tag, a clip, or something that slips into a wallet.
All five work with Google's Find Hub network on Android, and a couple also play nice with Apple's Find My. List prices are used throughout.
Moto Tag 2: best for long battery life and precise finding
Motorola says the Moto Tag 2 runs for more than 600 days on a replaceable CR2032 battery, which is included in the box. It also supports ultra-wideband for more precise finding on compatible phones and works with Google's Find Hub network, according to Motorola.
It lists at $29.
Key specs
- Price: $29 list
- Network: Google Find Hub
- Battery: 600+ days per Motorola, CR2032 included
- Water resistance: IP68
- Extras: ultra-wideband precision finding
Pebblebee Clip 5: best rechargeable tracker
Pebblebee says the Clip 5 works with both Google's Find Hub and Apple's Find My, which suits households that mix Android and iPhone. It's rechargeable rather than battery-powered, with up to 12 months per charge according to Pebblebee, and has a clip-style loop for bags and leashes.
Key specs
- Price: $34.99 list
- Networks: Google Find Hub and Apple Find My
- Battery: rechargeable, up to 12 months per Pebblebee
- Water resistance: IP66
- Range: 500 ft per Pebblebee
Chipolo Pop: best for a colorful keychain tag
Chipolo's Pop comes in a range of bright colors and, per Chipolo, works with both Find Hub and Find My. It runs on a replaceable CR2032 for roughly a year and has a 120 dB speaker for tracking it down.
Key specs
- Price: $29 list
- Networks: Google Find Hub and Apple Find My
- Battery: about 1 year, replaceable CR2032 per Chipolo
- Water resistance: IP55
- Range: 300 ft per Chipolo
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2: best for Galaxy phones
Samsung's SmartTag2 uses its SmartThings Find network, so it's the natural pick if you already carry a Galaxy phone. Samsung quotes up to 500 days of battery life and an IP67 rating. The CR2032 battery is not included.
Key specs
- Price: $29.99 list
- Network: Samsung SmartThings Find
- Battery: up to 500 days per Samsung, CR2032 not included
- Water resistance: IP67
Pebblebee Card 5: best wallet tracker
At 1.8 mm thick, Pebblebee says the Card 5 is built to slide into a wallet or passport holder. It charges wirelessly, with up to 18 months of battery life per Pebblebee, and carries an IP66 rating.
Key specs
- Price: $39.99 list
- Thickness: 1.8 mm
- Battery: wireless charging, up to 18 months per Pebblebee
- Weight: 15 g
- Water resistance: IP66
Verdict
For most Android users, the Moto Tag 2 is the one to buy on paper, tied with the Chipolo Pop for the lowest list price at $29 and backed by Motorola's 600-plus-day battery claim. Galaxy owners should look at the SmartTag2, anyone mixing Android and iPhone should consider a Pebblebee or Chipolo, and the Card 5 is the answer for wallets.
All five are listed here at full price, but trackers like these are often discounted on Amazon, so it's worth keeping an eye out for promotions. We're still waiting to see how these battery and range claims hold up in real-world use, and we can't wait to put them through their paces.
