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AirTag (2nd gen) vs Tile Mate
The AirTag (2nd gen) leads on works with Apple Find My and user-replaceable battery. The Tile Mate leads on battery life, water rating (IPx) and weight. They are level on works with Google Find Hub. At list price the Tile Mate is $4 cheaper.
Apple AirTag (2nd generation)
$29
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model AirTag (2nd generation)
Leads on 2 of 6 specs
Tile by Life360 Tile Mate (2024)
$24.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model Tile Mate (2024)
Leads on 3 of 6 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 6 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the AirTag (2nd gen) if
Works with Apple Find My and user-replaceable battery matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Tile Mate if
Battery life, water rating (IPx) and weight matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | AirTag (2nd gen) | Tile Mate | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $29 | $24.99 | Tile Mate |
| Works with Apple Find My | Yes | No | AirTag (2nd gen) |
| Works with Google Find Hub | No | No | Level |
| Battery life | 12 months | 36 months | Tile Mate |
| User-replaceable battery | Yes | No | AirTag (2nd gen) |
| Bluetooth range | Not listed | 350 ft | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Water rating (IPx) | 7 | 8 | Tile Mate |
| Weight | 11.8 g | 8 g | Tile Mate |
| Ultra Wideband precision finding | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Ring loudness | Not listed | 100 dB | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Finding network | Apple Find My | Tile + Life360 | For information |
| Power | CR2032 coin cell, replaceable | Built-in, not replaceable | For information |
As a AirTag (2nd gen) alternative
Lighter at 8 g against 11.8, rated IP68 against IP67, with a 350 ft range and a 3-year battery, for $4 less. The battery is built in and cannot be replaced, and it finds through the Tile + Life360 network rather than Apple Find My.
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