We’ve spent a full week testing the new AirTag 2 to see what’s changed and whether it’s actually worth upgrading. On paper, it looks almost identical to the original, but Apple promises better tracking, a louder speaker, and tighter integration with newer Apple devices. So here’s what you need to know.
Price in India and Availability
In India, the AirTag 2 is available for Rs 3,790 (single), Rs 12,900 (four-pack), and can be bought from Apple’s retail stores and website. Buyers can also purchase them from Amazon.
Design and Utility
Honestly, nothing has changed here. The AirTag 2 looks exactly like the original. Same round shape. Same size. Same replaceable CR2032 battery that Apple claims lasts over a year. That also means all your existing AirTag accessories, holders, and keychains will still work.
But the real upgrades are inside.
Apple has added a new Ultra Wideband chip, which dramatically improves Precision Finding. In real-world testing, the AirTag 2 could be detected from much farther away compared to the first-gen model. Translation: you’ll start getting directional arrows sooner when hunting for lost items.
Another big improvement is the speaker. Apple says it’s 50% louder, but in daily use, it feels even more noticeable. Whether the AirTag was under couch cushions or inside a bag, the new chime was much easier to hear, making quick recovery far simpler.
There’s also new Apple Watch support on newer models, letting you locate AirTags directly from your wrist without pulling out your iPhone. It works well once set up, though finding the feature initially isn’t very intuitive.
Utility-wise, it’s still classic AirTag: drop one into your backpack, attach it to keys, or hide it in luggage. If you’re already in Apple’s ecosystem, Precision Finding remains unmatched by third-party trackers.
Verdict
Even though it looks exactly like the original, the AirTag 2 is a meaningful upgrade. The louder speaker and extended Precision Finding range make it faster and easier to locate your belongings, especially indoors or in crowded spaces. If you already rely on AirTags daily, upgrading at least one of them makes sense.
However, if your current AirTags are working fine and you don’t lose things often, you’re not missing out on a revolutionary change. And in case you are in the Android ecosystem you can check out alternatives like Jio Tag and Samsung Tag’s as well.
